Project Director

Wood are actively expanding our project delivery portfolio within the United Arab Emirates and as such are seeking additional experienced personnel for upcoming work. One of the major projects we are seeking additional personnel for, is to manage the Design, Procurement, Construction Management, Commissioning Handover to Operations, for an EPCm portfolio of safety critical systems across multiple offshore assets. The EPCm project is both very exciting and challenging, with a real focus on portfolio delivery to maximize efficiency and deliver the multiple project scopes safely with no impact on production. The project is due to commence in 2024 and has an estimated duration of three years, however this is a perfect opportunity for the right people to join the growing ‘Wood Team’ in the United Arab Emirates and forge long-lasting careers with great opportunities for growth and development.

Qualifications:

• in Engineering and / or MSc. in Project Management from an accredited university.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Associate in Project Management (APM) or equivalent certification is preferred.
• Minimum of twenty five (25) years relevant experience in the oil & gas industry, including fifteen (15) years of outstanding project management experience for major Brownfield oil & gas offshore projects in excess of $50 Million.

Knowledge, skills, and experience:

• Demonstrable ability to manage EPC and / or EPCM contracts for offshore Brownfield Oil & Gas projects for major Oil & Gas companies.
• Experience of managing large offshore projects containing marine spreads and materials movement and logistics as part of the scope.
• Specific experience in Middle East for renowned clients, preferred.
• Personality, ability, and experience to drive, manage, direct and guide the team to achieve contract objectives.
• High level of professional competence and management skills to motivate the team to achieve high-quality performance during the execution of the portfolio of projects.
• Expert in stakeholder management with extensive experience in managing challenging stakeholders and able to coach and advise others in this area.
• Thorough knowledge of project success and benefits management.
• Demonstrable ability to drive cash flow management as well as projection/forecast of cost at completion.