Summary
KBR is seeking a Project Manager for its in-house engineering team in Abu Dhabi. The role leads FEED and detail engineering projects in the oil and gas sector, overseeing scope, schedule, cost, risk, quality, procurement, and client and stakeholder coordination. Applicants should have 20–25+ years of FEED, detail engineering, and EPCM experience, a bachelor's degree in a related engineering field, and a track record leading large-scale projects. ADNOC EPC/PMC experience is highly preferred; PMP, AACE, or PMI-RMP credentials are a plus.
The posting
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Title:
Project Manager
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The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.
KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.
Job Description-Project Manager
Title: Project Manager
Company: KBR Corporate – Inhouse Engineering
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE — KBR Office
Job Purpose
- Provide strategic leadership and executive oversight for FEED and Detail Engineering projects in the Oil & Gas sector.
- Drive project delivery across scope, schedule, cost, risk, and quality for large-scale FEED and detail packages.
- Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and internal executive teams to ensure alignment with business objectives and contractual requirements.
- Mentor senior project teams, establish governance, and promote best practices in project controls, execution planning, and safety management.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and implement project vision, objectives, and execution strategies for complex FEED/detail projects.
- Develop and approve project baselines (scope, schedule, cost), change control processes, and risk management frameworks.
- Lead multi-disciplinary, multi-site teams; ensure effective interfaces among process, mechanical, piping, civil, electrical, instrumentation, and reliability disciplines.
- Oversee procurement strategies, contract management, and vendor oversight to ensure alignment with project goals.
- Monitor performance metrics, prepare executive-level reporting, and communicate status to clients and internal stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, regulations, and HSE requirements.
- Lead critical decision-making processes, resolve escalations, and ensure timely delivery of milestones.
- Drive value optimization, scenario planning, and contingency management.
- Mentor and develop project controls, engineering, and construction personnel; support succession planning.
- Ensure quality assurance, documentation control, and governance across all project phases.
- Support field activities during construction, commissioning, and start-up; oversee handover and as-built documentation.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, tools, and methodologies; champion continuous improvement.
Experience
- Experience: 20-25+ years of experience in FEED and Detail Engineering and EPCM experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
- ADNOC EPC/PMC experience are highly preferred
- Demonstrated leadership delivering large-scale FEED/detail projects and effective project controls.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering in a related field.
- Professional memberships or certifications (e.g., PMP, AACE, PMI-RMP) are a plus.
- Advanced certifications in project management, risk management, or FEED execution are advantageous.
Technical Skills
- Strong background in project management, FEED/Detail engineering, and large-scale delivery.
- Proficiency with project controls systems (P6/MS Project, earned value management, cost control) and governance frameworks.
- Experience with procurement, contract management, risk management, and interface management.
- Familiarity with FEED deliverables, MOC/Change control, and document control.
- Knowledge of codes and standards relevant to oil and gas projects (as applicable to FEED/Detail).
- Leadership in risk assessment, planning, and integration across disciplines.
- Excellent strategic thinking, analytical, and decision-making abilities.
What We Offer:
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- Engaging and collaborative work environment with a commitment to safety and sustainability.