Head of Project Services

Job purpose

Overseeing the project services and QA/QC associated with planning services, cost management, budget compliance, Risk and Project Contracts under the authority of the Vice president of Project Delivery. Accountable for providing resources systems and tools to deliver project controls, planning, scheduling, information management, costing, contracting and risk management. Responsible for developing performance improvement plans to ensure the appropriate project services tools are available and properly utilized to support the respective business functions ensuring business continuity and efficiency.

The position will act by the organization’s mission, vision, values, policies, and guidelines, supported by an IT technology platform, HSE standards, Oman government and other legal justifications and best international practices aligned with National objectives

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Main tasks and responsibilit

• iesLead QA/QC for new projects and construction, including oversight of project planning services, cost management, risk management, and central contrac
• ts.Oversee QA/QC engineering resources for Project Delivery, ensuring all deliverables comply with approved standards, international design codes, and safe operability requiremen
• ts.Manage QA/QC contracts and inspection services, including development and review of Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and participation in FAT and SAT as requir
• ed.Provide overall leadership and governance for Project Support services covering construction, interface management, and Projects Suppo
• rt.Ensure effective cross functional integration between engineering, construction, commissioning, operations, contractors, and vendors to support project execution and risk mitigati
• on.Oversee Commissioning and Start Up (CSU) strategy, planning, and execution, ensuring alignment with approved procedures and project objectiv
• es.Accountable for safe, timely system handover and smooth transition from Project Delivery to Operations in compliance with HSE and company standar
• ds.Lead project controls and performance management, including planning, scheduling, cost control, risk analysis, change management, and accurate progress reporti
• ng.Initiate and oversee cost, schedule, and project risk management activities, including impact assessment of proposed chang
• es.Obtain, consolidate, and manage inputs for annual budgeting and forecasting process
• es.Oversee the centralized management of project information and documentation, including implementation of the Documentation Management Syst
• em.Audit contractors and vendors, support design changes and modifications, and prepare technical justifications and estimates as requir
• ed.Conduct project site oversight for HSE compliance and progress, while developing, coaching, and monitoring the performance and career progression of engineering resourc
• es.Provide executive oversight of the project portfolio, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy, disciplined capital deployment, optimized resource utilization, and effective engagement with senior stakeholde
• rs.Establish, govern, and continuously enhance the Projects Support function as a strategic enabler for Project Delivery and related business units, ensuring consistency, capability maturity, and sustainable organizational performan

ce.
Education requirem

entsMaster’s degree, or bachelor’s degree or equival

ent.
Lan

guagePreferable English and Ar

abic.
Experience and backg

• round.+ 10 years of experience in leading and contributing to cross-functional projects teams, and complex projects at oil and gas se
• ctors.Leading Technical Functions related to (Technical Services, Projects, Operations and Mainten
• ance).Preferred Project Management Professional (PMP) Certifi
• cationHandling management roles with a proven record of HSSE professionals, budget, and business

plans.
Prin

• ciples:Strategic Ali gnment: Ensure that every action and decision will support the organization's long-term goals and obje
• ctives.Transparency in Responsi bility: Ability to create clear reporting systems to enhance operational efficiency and overall effecti
• veness.Continuous Impro vement: Foster a culture of innovation and learning to adapt and grow in a changing envir
• onment.Sustaina bility: Ability to meet the current business needs by compromising skills with the future generations' needs, balancing environmental, social, and economic concerns within the organization’s commu
• nities.Diversity and Inc lusion: Foster diversity within the workforce and promote an inclusive culture by engaging with a broad array of perspectives and t
• alents.Stakeholder Enga gement: Actively involve and communicate with stakeholders to build trust and maintain strong relatio

nships.
Soft

• Skills:Strong management and leadership skills to lead all aspects of the facility support process and work collaboratively with all i
• nvolved.Ability to manage time effectively and handle both internal and external co
• nflicts.Aptitude in decision-making and problem-
• solving.Excellent interpersonal skills and multicultural sens
• itivity.Ability to organize effectively, delegate responsibility, solve problems quickly and communicate
• clearly.Capable of working in a professional team environment and liaising with external parties and stake

holders.
Technica

• l Skills:Computer literate with expertise in M
• S Office.Technical engineering terminology in English & and Arabic l
• anguages.HSE, finance, budget, and r
• eporting.Process Safety Management and risk ma
• nagement.In-depth knowledge of HSE regulations, standards, and best p
• ractices.ERP and Primavera would

be a plus