EPC Project Manager Water Infrastructure Project (Aramco Approved)

About the Role

Ashley Frazer Executive is seeking an experienced EPC Project Manager for a major water infrastructure project in Ras Tannurah, Eastern Province. This full-time role involves taking full end-to-end responsibility for the delivery of a significant ~SAR 700 million water infrastructure project for a leading Saudi engineering and construction group. The project includes the development of a new water treatment facility, alongside upgrades and modifications to existing tanks and pipeline infrastructure within an established industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assume overall responsibility for the successful delivery of the EPC project from mobilisation through to completion and handover.
• Lead and coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities.
• Establish and manage the overall project execution strategy, programme, budget, and resources.
• Maintain overall responsibility for project cost, schedule, quality, HSE, risk, and commercial performance.
• Manage engineering and procurement activities, including critical-path and long-lead equipment and materials.
• Lead multidisciplinary construction execution across civil, structural, mechanical, piping, process, E&I, and associated infrastructure.
• Manage Greenfield and Brownfield interfaces within existing operating facilities.
• Plan and manage tie-ins, shutdowns, isolations, and SIMOPS activities.
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, and other project stakeholders.
• Lead commercial management, including variations, claims, contractual issues, and cost recovery.
• Act as the senior project interface with the client and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi Aramco standards, specifications, HSE requirements, and project procedures.
• Oversee pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, testing, and final project handover.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Proven experience as a Project Manager with full end-to-end project responsibility.
• Recent Project Manager experience, preferably within the last five years, on major projects.
• Demonstrable responsibility for the complete EPC lifecycle, not solely construction delivery.
• Previous experience delivering projects for Saudi Aramco is mandatory, with ideal candidates possessing Aramco Approved certification.
• Background in water treatment, industrial water, wastewater, oil & gas, petrochemical, refinery, or related industrial infrastructure.
• Experience with Greenfield and Brownfield projects within operating facilities.
• Demonstrable experience with tanks, pipelines/piping, water treatment/process infrastructure, and multidisciplinary works.
• Experience managing tie-ins, shutdowns, isolations, and SIMOPS within live operating facilities.
• Strong understanding of project controls, contracts, commercial management, risk, and programme management.
• Proven ability to lead large multidisciplinary teams and manage senior client stakeholders.
• Direct knowledge of Saudi Aramco standards, processes, and HSE requirements is essential.
• Candidates must have +10 years of experience and be currently based in Saudi Arabia to be considered.

Application Process

Salary for this position will be disclosed during the interview process.