Senior Project Manager - EPC and FEED
Posted date [2026-09-24]
(ID: 52419)
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McDermott is a global engineering and construction company delivering advanced solutions for the energy sector. The company focuses on transforming energy resources into essential products through innovative, technology-driven approaches across the full project lifecycle, from concept to decommissioning. With operations in more than 30 countries, McDermott combines a skilled workforce, specialized marine assets, and international fabrication capabilities to support large-scale energy projects. The organization plays a key role in developing efficient, reliable, and sustainable energy infrastructure worldwide.... |
Job Description and Requirements
Senior Project Manager - EPC and FEEDJob Snapshot
Role: Senior Project Manager - EPC and FEED
Location: Dubai, UAE
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Project Management
Experience: EPC PM: 15+ years relevant industry experience with minimum 8 years as a Project Manager; FEED PM: 10+ years relevant industry experience with minimum 5 years as a FEED Project Manager
Job Type: Full Time
Position Overview
McDermott International, Ltd is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Dubai, UAE to lead the pursuit, capture, planning, and execution of medium and complex energy projects. The role carries bottom-line accountability for project financial and technical performance and requires experienced leadership across EPC, EPFI, and FEED activities, including client engagement, project strategy, commercial performance, HSE, quality, schedule, risk, and project delivery.
The Senior Project Manager will anticipate project opportunities and emerging issues, adjust execution strategies
accordingly, and negotiate directly with clients and suppliers. The position may lead complete projects or a defined portion of a larger project while directing Project Managers, Discipline Managers, and multidisciplinary teams toward contractual, operational, and financial objectives.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Project Management
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Project Leadership and Accountability
The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the overall performance of assigned projects, with accountability spanning technical delivery, schedule, cost, quality, safety, and financial results. Typical assignments may include Lump Sum Turnkey EPC or EPFI projects valued between $100 million and $500 million.
The role acts as McDermott\'s principal representative for assigned project activities and maintains accountability to both McDermott management and the client for team performance and successful execution.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage Lump Sum Turnkey EPC or EPFI projects, typically within the $100 million to $500 million range.
* Lead all phases of assigned projects or manage a discrete portion of a larger project.
* Take responsibility during the EPFC phase for project execution in accordance with contractual requirements and established HSE, security, quality, schedule, and financial objectives.
* Provide strategic leadership throughout project execution or pursuit activities.
* Represent McDermott before the client and maintain responsibility for client satisfaction.
* Maintain bottom-line responsibility for technical performance, schedule, costs, quality, safety, and overall project results.
* Deliver projects against the approved budget and baseline schedule while supporting achievement of the as-sold gross profit or better.
* Maintain accurate project forecasting and actively manage risks and opportunities.
* Develop, approve, and implement the Project Execution Plan.
* Establish and reinforce a high-performance safety culture throughout project activities.
* Ensure compliance with applicable BMS policies, legal requirements, the Quality Management System, and the HSE Management System.
* Plan project staffing and oversee the allocation of personnel and other resources throughout execution.
* Define project roles, responsibilities, and authorities while delegating responsibility effectively across the team.
* Direct the Project Team within McDermott policy and engage Senior Management when project issues or conflicts require escalation.
* Administer the Main Contract and Subcontracts correctly, including management and agreement of variations in the scope of work.
* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and subcontractors.
* Drive resolution of cross-functional issues and conflicts involving internal departments, subcontractors, or the client.
FEED and Precontract Responsibilities
The Senior Project Manager may be assigned during the precontract stage to manage proposal preparation in coordination with the Commercial team.
During proposal and FEED activities, responsibilities may include oversight of estimate preparation and supporting documentation, development of bid and project execution strategies, and leadership of the Risk and Opportunity management program.
For FEED assignments, the Project Manager serves as McDermott\'s principal representative and is accountable for execution in line with the contract and the project\'s HSE, quality, schedule, and financial objectives. The role also leads development of the FEED Win-it strategy and directs the FEED team within established McDermott policies.
The position may also lead bid teams, execute capture strategies, and coordinate technical and commercial bid activities with the Proposal and Estimating department.
Qualifications and Experience
* EPC Project Manager: 15+ years of relevant industry experience, including a minimum of 8 years as a Project Manager.
* FEED Project Manager: 10+ years of relevant industry experience, including a minimum of 5 years as a FEED Project Manager.
* Bachelor\'s Degree or Diploma in a relevant Engineering discipline such as Civil, Mechanical, Ocean, Naval, Architecture, or a qualification in Construction Management.
* Postgraduate management qualification is considered an advantage.
* Technical competency relevant to the project scope, with the ability to understand technical challenges and make informed decisions regarding key project team appointments.
* Strong understanding of EPC contracts and contracting strategies, with the ability to communicate contractual requirements clearly to the Project Team.
Project and Commercial Capabilities
The successful candidate should be capable of developing project execution strategies, profit plans, and objectives that support efficient implementation while remaining aligned with McDermott policies and overall business objectives.
Strong knowledge of work planning, scheduling, cost control, risk management, progress measurement, and forecasting is required to support project delivery and financial performance. The role also requires the ability to maintain a working knowledge of the overall project, identify emerging issues, and ensure appropriate corrective actions are implemented.
Additional capabilities include:
* Effective communication, client engagement, negotiation, and project leadership skills.
* Ability to anticipate potential project issues and adjust strategy appropriately.
* Data analytics focus for tracking and trending project performance.
* Ability to support Project Directors with problem-solving and conflict resolution.
* Capacity to recommend improvements to Operations policies and procedures as part of continuous improvement.
* Ability to communicate the relationship between individual project requirements and wider corporate objectives.
* Commitment to implementing and following McDermott processes, procedures, and project tools.
* Focus on digital transformation and the effective use of digital solutions to support project innovation and continuous improvement.
* Ability to empower team members and demonstrate empathy while maintaining accountability for project results.
About McDermott International, Ltd
McDermott applies engineering and project execution expertise across the energy value chain, including subsea infrastructure, offshore platforms, offshore wind infrastructure, and onshore energy developments. With more than 100 years of experience, the company operates across 54 countries with more than 30,000 people and continues to support the development and delivery of energy infrastructure worldwide.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Project Management
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Project Leadership and Accountability
The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the overall performance of assigned projects, with accountability spanning technical delivery, schedule, cost, quality, safety, and financial results. Typical assignments may include Lump Sum Turnkey EPC or EPFI projects valued between $100 million and $500 million.
The role acts as McDermott\'s principal representative for assigned project activities and maintains accountability to both McDermott management and the client for team performance and successful execution.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage Lump Sum Turnkey EPC or EPFI projects, typically within the $100 million to $500 million range.
* Lead all phases of assigned projects or manage a discrete portion of a larger project.
* Take responsibility during the EPFC phase for project execution in accordance with contractual requirements and established HSE, security, quality, schedule, and financial objectives.
* Provide strategic leadership throughout project execution or pursuit activities.
* Represent McDermott before the client and maintain responsibility for client satisfaction.
* Maintain bottom-line responsibility for technical performance, schedule, costs, quality, safety, and overall project results.
* Deliver projects against the approved budget and baseline schedule while supporting achievement of the as-sold gross profit or better.
* Maintain accurate project forecasting and actively manage risks and opportunities.
* Develop, approve, and implement the Project Execution Plan.
* Establish and reinforce a high-performance safety culture throughout project activities.
* Ensure compliance with applicable BMS policies, legal requirements, the Quality Management System, and the HSE Management System.
* Plan project staffing and oversee the allocation of personnel and other resources throughout execution.
* Define project roles, responsibilities, and authorities while delegating responsibility effectively across the team.
* Direct the Project Team within McDermott policy and engage Senior Management when project issues or conflicts require escalation.
* Administer the Main Contract and Subcontracts correctly, including management and agreement of variations in the scope of work.
* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and subcontractors.
* Drive resolution of cross-functional issues and conflicts involving internal departments, subcontractors, or the client.
FEED and Precontract Responsibilities
The Senior Project Manager may be assigned during the precontract stage to manage proposal preparation in coordination with the Commercial team.
During proposal and FEED activities, responsibilities may include oversight of estimate preparation and supporting documentation, development of bid and project execution strategies, and leadership of the Risk and Opportunity management program.
For FEED assignments, the Project Manager serves as McDermott\'s principal representative and is accountable for execution in line with the contract and the project\'s HSE, quality, schedule, and financial objectives. The role also leads development of the FEED Win-it strategy and directs the FEED team within established McDermott policies.
The position may also lead bid teams, execute capture strategies, and coordinate technical and commercial bid activities with the Proposal and Estimating department.
Qualifications and Experience
* EPC Project Manager: 15+ years of relevant industry experience, including a minimum of 8 years as a Project Manager.
* FEED Project Manager: 10+ years of relevant industry experience, including a minimum of 5 years as a FEED Project Manager.
* Bachelor\'s Degree or Diploma in a relevant Engineering discipline such as Civil, Mechanical, Ocean, Naval, Architecture, or a qualification in Construction Management.
* Postgraduate management qualification is considered an advantage.
* Technical competency relevant to the project scope, with the ability to understand technical challenges and make informed decisions regarding key project team appointments.
* Strong understanding of EPC contracts and contracting strategies, with the ability to communicate contractual requirements clearly to the Project Team.
Project and Commercial Capabilities
The successful candidate should be capable of developing project execution strategies, profit plans, and objectives that support efficient implementation while remaining aligned with McDermott policies and overall business objectives.
Strong knowledge of work planning, scheduling, cost control, risk management, progress measurement, and forecasting is required to support project delivery and financial performance. The role also requires the ability to maintain a working knowledge of the overall project, identify emerging issues, and ensure appropriate corrective actions are implemented.
Additional capabilities include:
* Effective communication, client engagement, negotiation, and project leadership skills.
* Ability to anticipate potential project issues and adjust strategy appropriately.
* Data analytics focus for tracking and trending project performance.
* Ability to support Project Directors with problem-solving and conflict resolution.
* Capacity to recommend improvements to Operations policies and procedures as part of continuous improvement.
* Ability to communicate the relationship between individual project requirements and wider corporate objectives.
* Commitment to implementing and following McDermott processes, procedures, and project tools.
* Focus on digital transformation and the effective use of digital solutions to support project innovation and continuous improvement.
* Ability to empower team members and demonstrate empathy while maintaining accountability for project results.
About McDermott International, Ltd
McDermott applies engineering and project execution expertise across the energy value chain, including subsea infrastructure, offshore platforms, offshore wind infrastructure, and onshore energy developments. With more than 100 years of experience, the company operates across 54 countries with more than 30,000 people and continues to support the development and delivery of energy infrastructure worldwide.
