Project Manager - EPC / EPCM

About the role

SOCAR-KBR is looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead Engineering, Engineering & Procurement (E&P), EPCM and PMC assignments in the energy, petrochemicals, infrastructure and industrial sectors. The role covers planning, execution, control and delivery of projects according to contractual, safety, quality, schedule and financial requirements, and calls for strong leadership and stakeholder management in multicultural, client-facing settings. The position is based in Baku, with travel to project sites as required.

Key responsibilities

• Lead multi-discipline engineering, procurement, EPCM and PMC projects from initiation to close-out, setting execution strategies and delivery plans.
• Serve as main point of contact for clients, leading review meetings, progress presentations and executive reporting, and resolving issues proactively.
• Monitor budgets, forecasts, earned value, invoicing and cash flow, and support contract negotiations, change management and claims avoidance.
• Oversee engineering deliverables, procurement strategies, vendor management and expediting, and coordinate interfaces between engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning.
• Manage owner's engineer, PMC and EPCM teams, monitor contractor performance against KPIs and support project assurance and governance reviews.
• Implement project controls, risk management and reporting systems, and lead risk identification workshops.
• Promote HSSE compliance, lead incident prevention and support investigations.
• Lead and develop project teams, manage resources, conduct performance reviews and mentoring, and support proposals and tender preparation.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 10-15 years of project delivery experience in oil & gas, petrochemicals, energy or industrial sectors, including at least 5 years as a Project Manager or senior leader.
• Demonstrated experience delivering EPC, E&P, EPCM or PMC projects.
• Experience in Azerbaijan, the Caspian region, Central Asia, Turkey or the Middle East is highly desirable.
• Fluent English; Azerbaijani, Russian or Turkish is a plus.

Required skills

• Project management principles, project controls and commercial management.
• Leadership, negotiation, communication and problem-solving.
• Preferred: Chartered Engineer, PMP, APM, IPMA or equivalent certification, and experience with FEED, detailed design, brownfield and greenfield projects.