Project Manager – Painting & Coating

About this opportunity

Manage the complete execution of painting and coating projects, from mobilization through completion and final handover. Coordinate with Saudi Aramco representatives, PMC/consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, QA/QC, HSE, engineering, and operations teams. Review project scope, specifications, drawings, coating systems, procedures, and contractual requirements. Ensure compliance with applicable Saudi Aramco engineering standards, specifications, approved procedures, and inspection requirements. Plan and control manpower, equipment, materials, access requirements, and other resources required for project execution. Prepare and monitor project schedules, productivity targets, manpower plans, and progress against the baseline schedule. Supervise and coordinate surface preparation, abrasive blasting, primer application, intermediate coating, topcoat application, touch-up, repair, and final coating activities. Ensure environmental conditions such as temperature, relative humidity, steel temperature, and dew point are monitored before and during coating application. Coordinate QA/QC inspections, including surface profile, visual inspection, dry film thickness (DFT), adhesion testing, holiday testing, and other required inspections. Ensure all coating materials are approved, properly stored, handled, mixed, and applied according to the approved coating system and manufacturer’s requirements. Monitor project costs, operational expenses, material consumption, manpower productivity, and equipment utilization to achieve cost-effective execution. Manage variations, additional works, claims, and commercial documentation in coordination with the commercial team. Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly progress reviews and submit accurate progress reports to management and the client. Identify project risks, delays, technical issues, and cost impacts and implement appropriate corrective and preventive actions. Ensure compliance with Saudi Aramco HSE requirements, including permit-to-work, work at height, confined space, abrasive blasting, scaffolding, hazardous materials, and other relevant safety requirements. Lead project meetings and maintain effective communication with all stakeholders. Ensure proper completion of punch-list items, final inspection, documentation, and project handover. Lead and motivate the project team to achieve safety, quality, schedule, productivity, and financial objectives. Strong knowledge of industrial painting, protective coating, abrasive blasting, and corrosion protection. Good understanding of Saudi Aramco project execution requirements. Strong project planning, cost control, and resource management skills. Excellent leadership and stakeholder-management abilities. Strong knowledge of QA/QC and coating inspection requirements. Ability to manage multiple work fronts under demanding project schedules. Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills. Good knowledge of HSE requirements for industrial coating activities. Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline. AMPP/NACE or BGAS2 certification. PMP or equivalent project management certification is an advantage. Extensive experience in painting and coating projects within oil & gas, petrochemical, refinery, or industrial facilities. Minimum 10 years’ Experience working on Saudi Aramco projects is highly preferred. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and project scheduling/reporting tools.