Full Time
Saudi Arabia
Posted 5 days ago

Wood

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and possess over 20 years of experience in the fertilizers, mining, or metals industries. A PMP certification is a mandatory requirement for this role.

Job Summary

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and coordinate small to
mid range projects within the fertilizers (phosphate, ammonia, urea) and mining
& metals sectors (aluminum, gold, copper). This position is office based, with
primary responsibilities focused on engineering oversight, project planning,
technical coordination, cost and schedule control, procurement support, and
stakeholder alignment.
The role manages projects through concept development, feasibility assessment,
basic engineering, detailed design oversight, procurement follow up, and
preparation for execution, ensuring that all engineering deliverables meet
quality, cost, and schedule objectives. This position does not involve direct
construction management; instead, it emphasizes office-driven project leadership
with strong coordination between engineering teams, internal departments, and
site representatives.
Occasional short visits may be required for specific technical reviews.

RESPONSIBILITIES

What we can offer

* Medical Insurance – Ensures specialist care is available to you and eligible
family members residing in country. Pre-existing medical conditions are
covered. No limit on number of children covered under the policy however age
and coverage limits apply in line with KSA CCHI rules. Option to select
higher medical cover payable at employees own expense.
* Employee Assistance Programme – Allows you to feel comfortable knowing that
you or your immediate family members can confidentially discuss any work or
personal issues that are an inevitable part of life. The program helps
support your mental, physical, social & financial well-being.
* GOSI (Social Insurance) – Payable to KSA employees, social insurance
contributions are paid by the company in line with Government legislation to
cover occupational hazards.
* End of Service Gratuity – In line with KSA Labour Law, all employees are
eligible for an End of Service benefit.
* Examination Leave – Upon company approval to enroll in an education institute
or to continue within such institution, employees have the right to fully
paid leave to sit for an examination of an unrepeated year. Leave duration is
based on the days of actual examination and must be applied for no less than
fifteen days prior exam
* Professional Memberships – One professional membership, registration,
subscription, certification and/or license cost per annum for all active Wood
employees. The membership must be relevant to the role you are currently
employed in or be part of a development plan. Reimbursement should be claimed
via the expenses procedure system, with supporting evidence.
* Inspire Awards – Our annual awards programme is all about recognising and
celebrating our inspirational colleagues – those designing the future,
upholding our values and playing a pivotal role in delivering our strategy.
Employees can recognise those who inspire them and make their day by
nominating them for their hard work, innovation and tenacity.
* Long Service Award – Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people.
Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to
demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’
service of our employees at 5 year service milestones.
* Career Development Champions – Prioritizes structured growth through goal
setting and resource utilization. Employees use tools for planning and
feedback, with managers actively coaching and mentoring to support
advancement. Continuous learning and development are emphasized to help
employees achieve their career goals effectively.

Responsibilities

* P & L responsibility with associated commercial and financial accountability
including revenue delivery, margin and overhead management, budget and
forecast determination and attainment, risk and opportunity reviews, cost
controls, accounts payable/billing and cash collection
* Contributes to and reviews the project proposal and plan to determine
timeframe, procedures for accomplishing the project, staffing requirements,
and allotment of available resources to various phases of the project.
Contributes to setting project evaluation parameters
* Negotiates changes to project scope or specification with the customer.
Follows Change Management process to identify and approve modifications to
scope, cost, schedule and quality
* Pursue and develop opportunities for innovation, such as digitalization and
technology use, work share and high value engineering centers, to bring value
to Wood and customer
* Establishes project procedures and leads production of project execution plan
including the scope of work, deliverables list, master schedule, budget, org
charts, risk register etc.
* Regularly reports project progress to senior management and/or the customer
* Responsible for delivery of agreed schedule and financial performance,
proactively intervening to avoid slippage
* Ensures competence of project team members to carry out assigned work
* Leads ongoing focus on risk identification and mitigation during project
execution
* Responsible for the project HSSE leadership, ensures a program of initiatives
and auditing schedule are established and that HSSE and quality management
issues are proactively addressed
* Guides and directs a multidiscipline project team, which may include external
specialists and involve staff from multiple offices and sites
* Responsible for ensuring project team members are competent to carry out
assigned duties
* Promotes and sets up performance improvement culture and actions on complex
projects and into their supply chains
* Facilitates the setup of information management systems / applications as
applicable to suit various life phases of projects and manage information
management project team
* Participate in assurance activities and peer reviews

Leadership

* Is a champion and role model for ethical behavior and compliance with
applicable laws and policies
* Oversees proposals and call-offs (may be individual projects) within
delegation of authority, ensuring compliance with contracting policy and
standards of ethical conduct
* Coaches, mentors and empowers others to make decisions within established
parameters

QUALIFICATIONS

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented
individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don’t match every
statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills
needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working
together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Qualifications

* Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Process, Electrical,
Civil, Metallurgical, or related).
* 20; years of experience in fertilizers, mining, or metals industries.
* Proven track record managing small to mid‑range projects in an owner‑side or
engineering role.
* Strong experience in engineering coordination and design review.
* Hands-on experience with engineering for ammonia, urea, phosphates, aluminum,
gold, or copper plants.
* Proficiency with MS Project, Excel, and other engineering/project management
tools.
* Excellent communication, reporting, and stakeholder management skills.
* PMP® Certification – Mandatory Requirement.

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy
and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports
clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes
while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the
Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara – a global partnership uniting leading
multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies.
www.woodgroup.com [https://www.woodgroup.com/]

Diversity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse
workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the
following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender,
national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected
veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant
governing laws.

Responsibilities

The Project Engineering Manager will lead and coordinate small to mid-range projects within the fertilizers and mining sectors, focusing on engineering oversight, project planning, and technical coordination. The role ensures that all engineering deliverables meet quality, cost, and schedule objectives while managing stakeholder alignment and project execution plans.