PROJECT MANAGER (OIL & GAS)

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Strategy

·       Develop and execute overall project execution strategy across three integrated workstreams: facilities/EPC, drilling & completions, and gas treating technology deployment

·       Lead cross-functional teams including engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning (EPCC)

·       Serve as the primary point of contact for executive leadership, joint venture partners, and regulatory bodies

·       Drive project governance, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and industry best practices

Technical & Operational Oversight

·       Oversee FEED, detailed engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction activities

·       Manage interfaces between subsurface, drilling, facilities, and pipeline/export infrastructure teams

·       Ensure technical integrity and adherence to engineering standards (API, ASME, ISO, etc.)

·       Review and approve key engineering deliverables, change orders, and technical queries

·       Put together team as per approved SKK manpower organization structure

Cost & Schedule Management

·       Develop and maintain project budgets, cost forecasts, and cash flow projections

·       Monitor project schedule; manage cost control, variance analysis, and reporting

·        Approve and negotiate contract variations, change orders, and claims

Contract & Stakeholder Management

·       Manage EPC/EPCM contractors, vendors, and subcontractors, ensuring contractual compliance

·       Lead contract negotiations and dispute resolution processes

·       Liaise with regulators on various licenses, drilling permits, environmental approvals, and technology deployment approvals

·       Manage JV partner reporting, particularly around technology risk disclosure and drilling AFE approvals 

HSE & Risk Management

·       Champion HSE culture across drilling operations (well control, H2S/CO2 exposure), construction, and new technology commissioning

·       Lead well control risk assessments and ensure blowout preventer (BOP) and well control procedures meet regulatory standards

·       Conduct HAZOP/HAZID specific to CO2 stripping technology, addressing novel process risks

·       Ensure CO2 exposure risk management (asphyxiation risk, high-pressure CO2 handling) in facility design and operating procedures

·       Develop technology-specific risk register given early-stage/first-of-kind deployment status

Team Leadership

·       Build and lead a multidisciplinary team including drilling engineers, process/technology specialists, and construction management

·       Coordinate closely with Drilling Superintendent, Process/Technology Lead, and Construction Manager as direct technical leads

·       Foster collaboration between Nations Petroleum, EPC contractor, drilling contractor, and technology licensor

Required Qualifications

Education

·       Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Petroleum, Mechanical, Chemical, Civil) or related field

·       Licensed Engineer

Experience

·       25+ years of progressive experience in oil and gas project management

·       Minimum 15-20 years in a senior/lead PM role on major capital projects

·       Proven track record delivering large-scale upstream, midstream, or downstream projects

·       International project experience preferred

Technical Skills

·       Strong understanding of EPC/EPCM contracting models (Lump Sum, Reimbursable, Hybrid)

·       Solid grasp of cost engineering, risk management, and change control processes

·       Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (environmental, safety, local content requirements)

Leadership & Soft Skills

·       Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills

·       Strong decision-making capability under pressure and ambiguity

·       Exceptional communication skills (written, verbal, presentations to executive/board level)

·       Cultural sensitivity and experience working in diverse, international teams