Deputy Project Manager – Oil & Gas EPC

About the role

Archirodon, an international EPC contractor active for more than half a century, is looking for a Deputy Project Manager to support the Project Manager on an Oil and Gas project at the Shuaiba Oil Pier in Kuwait. The role covers the strategic and tactical planning, coordination, direction, supervision and control of technical, financial and administrative contractual activities across home office and site operations, from front-end engineering and detailed design through procurement, construction, handover and close-out.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in setting up project teams and coordinating multidisciplinary activities in line with contractual requirements.
• Help develop execution plans for safety, staffing, budgeting, scheduling and key milestones.
• Coordinate engineering deliverables, procurement of equipment and bulk materials, subcontract administration and project controls.
• Monitor performance against budgets and schedules, identify deviations and support corrective actions.
• Contribute to Total Installed Cost (TIC) estimates, cost trends, forecasts and progress reports.
• Identify project risks and help implement mitigation measures.
• Mentor Project Engineers and Construction Managers and promote effective workshare across disciplines.
• Ensure compliance with review processes, quality control, safety standards and project procedures.
• Maintain good relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and other stakeholders.
• Support business development, including proposals, presentations, opportunity assessments and contract negotiations.

Required profile

• BSc or MSc in Engineering (all disciplines).
• At least 15 years of professional experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
• At least 5 years in project management or project leadership, preferably on major EPC / Oil & Gas projects.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams across engineering, procurement, project controls and construction.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Required skills

• Demonstrated leadership, coordination and problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical, planning and organisational abilities.
• Substantial understanding of commercial, legal and contractual matters.
• Knowledge of project management tools, systems and methodologies.