Lead Project Engineer (IK)

About the Role

Kent is seeking a Lead Project Engineer (IK) to join their team in Al Khobar, Eastern Province. This full-time role focuses on providing leadership for EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) delivery within the IK project team, specifically driving the Manifa project. The position requires 5-10 years of relevant experience.

Project Leadership and Scope

The Lead Project Engineer will be responsible for the comprehensive delivery of the Manifa project, encompassing engineering support, site surveys, procurement, sub-contract management, construction setup, and full construction execution. This role involves leading all project team members and functions to ensure successful project completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and deliver the Manifa IK project.
• Manage coordination and communication with other disciplines, key suppliers, and sub-contractors.
• Oversee all project team functions, including HSE, QA, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Sub-Contracts.
• Consult with Quality Assurance on quality issues, ensuring compliance with ISO procedures, Project Quality Plan, and Design Integrity processes.
• Support all team members, including the project engineering team.
• Provide support during fabrication, site construction, and commissioning activities.
• Lead overall project quality, including budget, schedule, plans, and personnel performance, reporting regularly on project status.
• Cooperate and communicate with other Engineering disciplines and Project Stakeholders for technical support.
• Review deliverables from sub-contractors, including project schedules, budgets, and change management.
• Conduct regular meetings with internal teams, key sub-contractors, and the Proponent.
• Delegate tasks to team members based on their skills and experience.
• Monitor the project budget.
• Prepare and deliver meeting minutes, progress reports, and presentations.
• Track performance and analyze the completion of key goals.
• Document and report project progress to stakeholders and clients.
• Monitor adherence to performance standards, specifications, QA/QC rules, and related regulations.
• Establish systems for data collection and project metric measurement.
• Organize techniques for conducting field tests and assessing their quality.

Qualifications and Experience

• 5-10 years of experience in project engineering or a related field.
• Knowledge and awareness of Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) is advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage project teams effectively.
• Strong understanding of EPC delivery processes.

Behavioral Competencies

The successful candidate will be recognized as a leader, providing advice and direction within their area of expertise. This role requires the ability to interpret internal and external business challenges and recommend best practices for process or service improvement. Commitment to professional development, mentoring colleagues, and ensuring fairness and equality in management and delegation are expected.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Al Khobar, Eastern Province, within a professional engineering and construction environment.