KBR
Project Lead (Offshore - WHTs, Subsea Cable & Piping, B/Fs)
- Permanent
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 15 - 20 yrs
Job expiry date: 22/09/2025
Job overview
Date posted
08/08/2025
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Salary
Undisclosed
Compensation
Comprehensive package + relocation
Experience
15 - 20 yrs
Seniority
Senior & Lead
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
22/09/2025
Job description
KBR Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Project Lead for a PMC role on a major offshore oil and gas project. This role will oversee engineering and execution for Wellhead Towers, subsea cables, piping, and brownfield/greenfield scopes, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, budget, and schedule requirements. Candidates must have extensive offshore project experience and a track record in managing large-scale FEED/EPC projects exceeding USD 1 billion.
Required skills
offshore project management
wellhead tower (WHT) engineering
subsea cable and piping design/specification
brownfield and greenfield offshore facility projects
FEED and EPC project execution
detailed engineering in oil and gas
project coordination with multidisciplinary teams
technical documentation and specification review
risk and issue management for offshore works
budget and schedule monitoring for mega projects
stakeholder communication and client interface
vendor and contractor management
compliance with offshore safety regulations
quality control for offshore engineering deliverables
problem-solving in complex technical environments
Key responsibilities
- Lead project execution for offshore Wellhead Towers, subsea cable, and piping works
- Oversee detailed engineering, ensuring compliance with specifications and industry standards
- Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams and interface with clients and contractors
- Manage project schedules, budgets, and resources for mega offshore FEED/EPC projects
- Ensure technical quality and safety compliance in all deliverables
- Provide expertise in offshore engineering solutions and problem resolution
- Review and approve engineering documentation, drawings, and specifications
- Facilitate communication between engineering, procurement, and construction teams
- Monitor contractor performance and ensure contractual obligations are met
- Report progress, risks, and mitigation measures to senior management
Experience & skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (mandatory)
- Minimum 18+ years’ experience in the oil and gas industry
- At least 5 years of offshore project experience (mandatory)
- Proven expertise in Wellhead Tower, subsea cable, and piping engineering/specification
- Experience in brownfield and greenfield offshore facilities
- Minimum 5 years in a similar leadership role for mega projects (> USD 1 billion)
- Strong understanding of FEED and EPC project lifecycles
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
