Summary
Yokogawa is hiring a Project Manager for its industrial automation and controls work in Al-Khobar. The role covers project planning and execution, including scope, schedule, cost, quality, resources, procurement, progress reporting, billing, and contract claims. The manager will coordinate with customers, vendors, subcontractors, and engineering leads, and oversee project budgets, risks, changes, and resource allocation. Applicants need an engineering degree and at least 15 years of project management and execution experience in industrial automation and controls; PMP certification and power or water project experience are preferred.
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Not just a job, but a career
Yokogawa, award winner for ‘Best Asset Monitoring Technology’ and ‘Best Digital Twin Technology’ at the HP Awards, is a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement, information systems and industrial services in several industries.
Our aim is to shape a better future for our planet through supporting the energy transition, (bio)technology, artificial intelligence, industrial cybersecurity, etc. We are committed to the United Nations sustainable development goals by utilizing our ability to measure and connect.
About the Team
Our 18,000 employees work in over 60 countries with one corporate mission, to "co-innovate tomorrow". We are looking for dynamic colleagues who share our passion for technology and care for our planet. In return, we offer you great career opportunities to grow yourself in a truly global culture where respect, value creation, collaboration, integrity, and gratitude are highly valued and exhibited in everything we do.
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities
- Reviewing the Customer Project Contractual, Technical, product Specification, and Standard requirements.
- Project Management from Initiation, Planning, Execution and Control for the Project Success.
- Processes include project integration, Scope, duration, Cost, Quality, Human Resources, Communication, Procurement Management process throughout the project life cycle.
- Estimation and Planning of Manpower and Materials for entire Project.
- Project scheduling and Progress Reporting.
- Progress Billing and Contract Claim Management, Customer Meetings.
- Reporting to the Engineering Division Manager and or Project Director on daily basis.
- Review of Work Breakdown Structure, Bar chart Schedule, S-Curve, Manpower Histograms and Resource Allocation.
- Guiding Lead Project Engineer and Lead System Engineer on technical and other Project related issues.
- Review of Project Purchase Order Requests.
- Coordination with vendors and subcontractors for technical and other issues for meeting the delivery schedule.
- Preparation and review of Project Monthly Progress Report.
- Attending the Customer Project Progress review meeting.
- Project Progress Monitoring & Reporting. Project Costing and Co-ordination.
- Preparation of Project Budget and Cost Control System. Arrangement of Resources.
- Coordination with Customer Project Manager/Engineers for Commercial and technical issues.
- Review and approval of Scope of Work deviations.
- Prioritization of Project team activities based on customer and Management requirements.
- Compilation and submission of Change Orders / Waivers / Concessions.
- Preparation of Project Summary, Risk Register and updating on regular basis.
- Management of resources as per the project schedule and milestones.
Qualification and Experience
- A Degree in Engineering Field. Preferably in Instrumentation, Electronics or Electrical.
- Minimum 15 years experience in the field of Project Management and Execution in Industrial Automation & controls.
- ISO 9001 Quality Management System Awareness.
- PMP Training and Certification (Preferable).
- Having experience in handling Power projects and Water projects (Preferable).
- Hands‑on experience with RO Plant, DM Plant and Water Transmission System control system projects.
- Having exposure in handling Instrumentation, Analyzer & Cybersecurity scope.
- Experience in executing and coordinating SWA/SWCC projects (Preferable).
Competencies
- Team Player.
- Creating and Implementing Project Execution strategies which can achieve Company and Customer Targets.
- Generation Strategies and implementation to improve project GP.
- Project Design Engineering analysis and Improvement techniques.
- Execution Strategies to Improve Project Planning, Improve Productivity and Product/Service Quality.
Skills
- Strong Management and Leadership Skills
- Knowledge of IT basics and Microsoft Applications.
- Project Progress Reporting and Presentation skills.
- Project Management and Organizational Skills to handle Multiple Projects.
- Project and System Design Engineering Packages and related Software.
Yokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Yokogawa wants a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. We will actively recruit, develop, and promote people from a variety of backgrounds who differ in terms of experience, knowledge, thinking styles, perspective, cultural background, and socioeconomic status. We will not discriminate based on race, skin color, age, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, belief, political opinion, nationality, ethnicity, place of origin, disability, family relations or any other circumstances. Yokogawa values differences and enables everyone to belong, contribute, succeed, and demonstrate their full potential.
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