Operations Manager - EPC

Overview

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of EPC projects, including schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Monitor project progress to ensure alignment with contractual obligations, timelines, and operational targets.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies to support seamless execution.
• Coordinate with internal teams to align operational activities with procurement, logistics, and financial planning.
• Manage and guide multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective collaboration and successful project delivery.
• Establish performance expectations, monitor progress, and support employee development initiatives.
• Promote a culture of accountability, operational excellence, and workplace safety.
• Serve as a key point of contact for clients and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Facilitate coordination meetings, project reviews, and regular progress reporting.
• Ensure clear communication, timely issue resolution, and strong client satisfaction.
• Ensure projects comply with approved specifications, international quality standards, and applicable UAE regulations.
• Oversee implementation of Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) procedures across all project activities.
• Conduct regular audits, inspections, and compliance reviews to maintain operational and safety standards.
• Lead project close-out reviews and identify lessons learned to improve future project execution.
• Analyze project performance metrics related to cost, schedule, and quality.
• Support the enhancement of operational procedures, tools, and best practices.
• Support business growth initiatives through client engagement and operational input on proposals and project feasibility.
• Contribute to the development of standardized operational procedures and project management frameworks.
• Drive initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiency and execution effectiveness.
• Support the preparation and management of operational budgets and cost-control measures.
• Monitor financial performance and identify opportunities for operational and cost efficiencies.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management or related field;
• Master's degree preferred.
• 15 + years of experience in operations or project management within an EPC environment.
• PMP, PMI-RMP or equivalent project management certifications (preferred).
• HSE and ISO quality certification experience is a plus.
• Proven leadership in delivering large-scale construction and infrastructure projects across sectors including Oil & Gas, Water, Power, Telecom etc.
• Experience in business development, proposal evaluation and client engagement within technical and commercial contexts.