Lead Project Engineer (IK)
Role Overview
Kent is seeking a Lead Project Engineer to join our growing engineering Team within the Oil & Gas market in Khobar, Saudi Arabia.
This is a pivotal opportunity to help shape a new and expanding team, strengthen our technical capability, and enhance Kent’s presence and reputation across the sector.
Role scope
To provide EPC delivery leadership for the IK project team, to drive the delivery of the Manifa project including any engineering support, site surveys, procurement, sub-contract management, construction set-up and full construction execution (EPC delivery)
Details / responsibilities
• Be a team leader, manage, and deliver the Manifa IK project
• Manage Coordination/Communication with other disciplines, key suppliers and sub-contractors
• Lead all project team members and functions to deliver the project - this includes HSE, QA, Engineering, Supply Chain, Sub-Contracts
• Consult Quality Assurance with any quality issues, ensuring compliance with ISO Quality procedures, Project Quality Plan and Design Integrity processes and procedures
• Assist, and support all team members including the project engineering team
• Provide support during fabrication, site construction, and commissioning activities
• Keep up to date with the latest developments and technical innovations in Project Management - knowledge and awarenss of AWP will be advantageous
• Lead overall quality of the project (budget, schedule, plans, personnel’s performance) and report regularly on project status
• Cooperate and communicate with other Engineering disciplines and Project Stakeholders to provide assistance and technical support, as and when required
• Review deliverables submitted by Subcontractor including project schedules, budgets, change management
• Conduct regular meetings with internal teams, key sub-contractors and Proponent
• Delegate tasks to team members according to their individual skill sets, experience, and abilities to ensure efficient completion of the project
• Monitor project budget
• Prepare meeting minutes, progress reports and presentations; deliver presentations
• Track performance and analyze the completion of key goals
• Document and report project progress to stakeholders and clients
• Monitor adherence to performance standards, specifications, QA/QC rules, and related regulations and processes
• Establish systems to collect data and measure the project’s metrics
• Organize techniques for conducting field tests and for assessing their quality
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Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Project / Business Management
- 10+ years relevant experience
- Have worked for at least 5 years in similar positions
- Must have EPC delivery experience
- Work in office and Site based environments
- Capable of using the appropriate software
- Excellent interpersonal and analytical attributes
- Able to effectively communicate technical issues to peers and line manager(written and verbal).
- Solid understanding of engineering, procurement and construction principles, equipment standards, codes, and construction practices relevant to the industry.
- Solid familiarity with project management methodologies, tools, and techniques, including skills in planning, scheduling, resource allocation, cost control, contract management...etc.
- Strong capability in identifying hazards and mitigating risks.
- Ownership of responsibility for work by self and team.
- Strong capability in project management leadership.
- Capability to motivate and guide team members, resolve conflicts, and make informed decisions.
- Communication and interpersonal skills to hold presentation and keep audience interested.
- Professional commitment in following appropriate code of professional conduct, recognising obligations to society, the profession and the environment.
- Capabilities in estimating and forecasting.
- Behavioral Competency
- At Kent, you’ll be trusted to work independently and autonomously, with support when you need it. You’ll bring knowledge of best practices, and you will be willing to support and guide colleagues with less experience. You’ll actively develop and nurture relationships beyond your part of the business, champion change, and seek out new learning and growth opportunities.
- HSSEQ:
- The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.
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