Job description

The Projects Manager is responsible for the end-to-end development, planning, execution, and

delivery of oil and gas services projects at customer sites. This role holds full ownership of the

project lifecycle from marketing, initial scoping and mobilization through execution, close-out,

and customer handover ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to

the required quality and technical standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Business Development

 Get acquainted with the applications and projects of interest

 Identify potential customers for the relevant projects

 Establish a network of relationships to, prepare necessary presentations, and

coordinate with other colleagues to ensure alignment

2. Project Planning

 detailed project execution plans, schedules, and resource plans for services

projects at customer/client sites.

 Review contract scope, technical specifications, and customer requirements to

define project deliverables.

 Identify equipment, personnel, materials, and logistics requirements ahead of

mobilization.

 Prepare risk assessments, HSE plans, and job safety analyses (JSAs) in

coordination with QHSE teams.

 Develop project budgets and cost estimates; align with commercial/contracts

teams on scope and pricing.

3. Project Execution & Site Management

 Take full ownership of project execution at client sites, acting as the primary

point of accountability.

 Mobilize crews, equipment, and subcontractors in line with the project schedule.

 Supervise and coordinate field teams, service engineers, technicians, and third-

party contractors on-site.

 Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with HSE regulations, client site

requirements, and company QHSE policies.

 Monitor daily progress against plan; proactively resolve technical, logistical, or

personnel issues that arise on-site.

 Act as the primary interface between the company and the client's site

representatives during execution.

4. Process Ownership & Governance

 Own the project management process end-to-end, ensuring adherence to

internal SOPs, quality management systems, and client contractual

requirements.

 Maintain full documentation trail: work orders, daily progress reports,

timesheets, material consumption, non-conformance reports, and close-out

reports.

 Ensure proper handover procedures, punch-list closure, and customer sign-off

at project completion.

 Drive continuous improvement of project delivery processes based on lessons

learned.

5. Cost, Schedule & Performance Control

 Monitor project costs against budget; report variances and implement

corrective actions.

 Track project KPIs: schedule adherence, cost performance, HSE incidents,

quality metrics, and customer satisfaction.

 Prepare and present regular project status reports to management and clients.

 Manage change orders, scope variations, and their commercial/schedule

impact.

6. HSE & Compliance

 Ensure all site personnel comply with company and client HSE standards and

permit-to-work systems.

 Conduct or oversee site HSE inductions, toolbox talks, and safety audits.

 Investigate and report incidents, near-misses, and non-conformances;

implement corrective/preventive actions.

 Ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements at all project sites.

Skills

Key Qualifications

 Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Petroleum, Chemical, or related

field); PMP or equivalent project management certification preferred.

 8 to 12+ years of experience in the oil and gas industry, with a minimum of 5

years in a project management role covering field services execution.

 Proven track record managing service delivery projects at client/well/plant sites

(e.g., completions, workover, wireline, coiled tubing, chemical services,

maintenance, or similar service lines).

 Strong knowledge of HSE management systems, permit-to-work processes,

and industry regulatory frameworks.

 Solid understanding of project cost control, scheduling tools (Primavera P6/MS

Project), and contract management.

 Experience managing multidisciplinary field teams and third-party contractors.

Key Skills & Competencies

 Strong leadership and on-site decision-making ability

 End-to-end ownership mindset and accountability for outcomes

 Excellent planning, organizational, and multitasking skills

 Strong client relationship management and communication skills

 Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities across multiple

sites

 Sound commercial and cost-management acumen

 Problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills

 Willingness to travel and work at remote/field locations, including rotational

schedules if required

KPI’s & Success Metrics

 Meeting budget

 On-time project delivery rate

 Budget/cost variance performance

 HSE incident rate (LTI, TRIR) on managed projects

 Customer satisfaction and repeat business

 Quality of documentation and process compliance