Senior Project Manager
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Role Overview
Senior Project Manager responsible for complex engineering and energy projects from kick-off through successful delivery.
The role leads multidisciplinary teams, clients, suppliers, subcontractors, budgets, schedules, commercial controls, quality, and safety.
The role is based in Dubai and may require travel and off-site project work.
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Role Overview
Senior Project Manager responsible for complex engineering and energy projects from kick-off through successful delivery.
The role leads multidisciplinary teams, clients, suppliers, subcontractors, budgets, schedules, commercial controls, quality, and safety.
The role is based in Dubai and may require travel and off-site project work.
About Drakken
Drakken is an international oil and gas services company specializing in electrical, automation, and instrumentation solutions for the energy sector.
The organization delivers engineering, project management, and hands-on execution in demanding environments around the world.
Project Delivery
- Lead multidisciplinary teams and own project execution from kick-off through completion.
- Build client relationships and serve as the primary point of contact throughout each project.
- Coordinate client representatives across engineering, drafting, construction, and commercial activities.
- Select, contract, and manage suppliers and subcontractors.
Controls and Commercial Management
- Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and project controls.
- Track progress, costs, risks, changes, and overall project performance.
- Manage change orders, invoicing, and commercial project administration.
- Maintain accurate project documentation, drawings, correspondence, and records.
Quality and Safety
- Embed Drakken quality-management standards throughout project delivery.
- Champion safe working practices and ensure compliance with applicable health and safety requirements.
- Develop practical processes and procedures that improve project execution.
Experience and Qualifications
- At least 5 years of project management experience, preferably in oil and gas, energy, industrial engineering, or a comparable technical environment.
- Post-secondary technical or engineering-related degree or diploma.
- Experience with electrical, automation, or instrumentation projects is advantageous.
- Construction experience and PMP or PMI certification are assets.
Required Capabilities
- Strong knowledge of project management principles, scheduling, cost control, and project governance.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
- Experience with MS Project or comparable scheduling or project-management software.
- Strong commercial awareness, communication, stakeholder management, leadership, decision-making, and analytical problem-solving skills.
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-moving, deadline-driven environment.
Location and Travel
- The position is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
- The role may require travel and off-site project work.
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