Project Manager (OMPP / Pipelines)

Job description

The successful candidate will lead the Onshore Maintain Potential Program (OMPP) portfolio, managing capital oil and gas projects from FEED through detailed engineering, procurement, construction, pre‑commissioning and start‑up. Responsibilities: lead projects across multiple desert worksites; direct execution of well tie‑ins, flowlines, trunk lines and associated facilities; enforce HSE protocols, zero‑harm policies and Aramco safety standards; monitor KPIs, schedules, cash flow and budgets; oversee EPC contractors and subcontractors, manage variations, claims and change orders; ensure compliance with Mandatory Saudi Aramco Engineering Requirements (MSAERs), SAES, SATIP, Schedule Q and international codes; act as primary liaison with Aramco operations, steering committees and authorities; lead large multicultural field teams in office, yard and remote sites.

Requirements

• 10–15+ years of oil and gas project execution experience
• at least 5+ years in a lead or managerial role
• demonstrable experience delivering projects on Saudi Aramco's OMPP
• cross‑country pipeline construction background (flowlines, trunk lines, well tie‑ins) with knowledge of scraper traps, pigging, cathodic protection, right‑of‑way and SCADA/RTU
• working knowledge of Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards (SAES/SATIP) and Schedule Q
• proficiency in Primavera P6
• proficiency in FIDIC/Aramco Lump Sum Procure Build contract administration
• proficiency in risk management
• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or Petroleum Engineering
• licensed engineer
• PMP® preferred
• Aramco SAP/PMT approval a strong plus
• fluent in Arabic and English

Skills