Project Manager I

JOB DESCRIPTION

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.

ABOUT US

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.

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.