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Project Specialist - TLIS

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KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets."

KBR’s Technology Led Industrial Solutions (TLIS) group is looking for a Project Specialist for long term role at our Dubai office, with Techno-Commercial experience.

Project Specialist

Division /Technology Led Industrial Solutions (TLIS)

Job Purpose

To support the successful planning, execution, and delivery of Maintenance projects by coordinating technical activities, managing contractor/ Suppliers and consultant interfaces, and ensuring compliance with project requirements, local regulations, and client standards. Prior experience within UAE is essential.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in Preliminary estimation, planning, scheduling, and coordinating all technical aspects of projects.Review RFP Documents, specifications, and technical documents to prepare techno-commercial response for the maintenance bids ensuring their accuracy and compliance with standards.Set-up, take over / hand over of projects during initial mobilization ensuring their alignment with industry standard and Project bidding specifications.Support the Project Managers in managing site activities, contractor performance, and coordination with internal as well as external stakeholders.Monitor work progress and ensure alignment with project schedule and quality standards.Participate in the preparation and review of Project execution and management plan, technical submittals, method statements, RFIs, and progress reports.Assist in resolving management and site issues.Maintain strong communication with Internal/External stakeholders, and third-party consultants.Support in cost monitoring and control activities.Participate in internal and client meetings, providing technical input where required.Assist in preparation of handover documentation and project close-out reports.Ensures project progress as per approved schedule in close cooperation with Project Controls TeamSet up and regularly maintaining a project dashboard in close cooperation with Project Controls TeamMonitors with support of the Project Controls Team cost aspects of the project within direct control to forecast final costs, trends and takes action to avoid cost overruns.Evaluation of Earned Value / value of work for project completion with support of the Project Controls TeamBuilds and maintains a healthy relationship with clients and acts as project focal point for the clientProactively resolves scope and schedule issues with the 3rd party contractor as they arise.Ensures Change Order recording and participation from project team in technical parts of change order assessmentRegularly provides input to project reports to internal Project Management and the ClientsDefines and communicates team’s priorities such as achievement of milestones and other key project objectives.Listens to the team, discusses the issues, resolves problems and directs activities to remove roadblocks and achieve objectives.Regularly chairs and records project team meetings within the PMC organization and with the client and with the 3rd party contractors or consultants.Responsibility for preparation and status tracking of all projects related correspondence and transmittals / project documents.Perform technical bid evaluations (TBE) and award recommendations

Qualifications including Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Bachelor of Engineering from an accredited college or university.Minimum 12 years of Techno- Commercial ExperienceMust have proven track record of managing and leading teams for large sized projects in the Oil & Gas industry or Equipment Manufacturer.Must have demonstrated ability of effective functioning in a multi-cultural environment, preferably in the Middle East.

Essential skills/experience

Analysis and problems solvingCreativity/innovationCommunications, written and oral.Formal presentation skillsAbility to influence and persuade.