Project Manager - Facilities

Weatherford have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Manager - Facilities to join the team in Abu Dhabi.

Job Purpose:

The Project Manager - Facilities is responsible for the end-to-end planning, coordination, and execution of a major facility move within the Oil & Gas and Manufacturing and Repair sector, involving the transfer of high-value, complex machinery and skilled personnel across both domestic and international locations. This role plays a critical part in maintaining operational continuity, compliance, and stakeholder alignment, ensuring a safe and efficient transition aligned with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning & Governance

• Develop and execute a robust relocation strategy, incorporating detailed project plans, risk assessments, resource allocations, and phased execution schedules.
• Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses for new facility sites, both in-country and internationally.
• Establish a project governance structure, reporting framework, and stakeholder communication plan.

Complex Machinery Relocation

• Oversee the decommissioning, transport, reinstallation, and commissioning of industrial, process, or specialized equipment (e.g., compressors, pumps, CNC machines, test benches).
• Manage coordination with OEMs, mechanical and electrical engineers, rigging and transport vendors to ensure precision handling and minimal equipment downtime.
• Validate infrastructure readiness (load-bearing floors, ventilation, fire systems, power supply) at the new facility to meet operational, safety, and regulatory standards.

Personnel & Workforce Relocation

• Collaborate with HR, operations, and mobility teams to develop detailed employee relocation plans, including international visas, housing, and transition support.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws, expatriate requirements, and internal policies.
• Facilitate onboarding, cultural orientation, and site readiness for transferred staff.

Stakeholder & Vendor Engagement

• Act as the central point of coordination between internal departments (Engineering, HSE, IT, Supply Chain, Legal, Finance) and third-party vendors (logistics, civil contractors, real estate consultants).
• Negotiate and manage service-level agreements (SLAs) with relocation and transport vendors.
• Lead cross-functional project reviews and communicate progress and issues to executive sponsors and functional leads.

Execution & Transition

• Lead the physical move of equipment, materials, and personnel in line with operational shutdown/startup windows to reduce downtime.
• Develop contingency and recovery plans to handle unexpected disruptions.
• Ensure all work complies with HSE standards, ISO/API requirements, and relevant global regulatory frameworks (e.g., customs clearance, hazardous materials transport).

Post-Move Activities

• Manage revalidation, testing, and certification of equipment at the new facility.
• Conduct post-move audits and feedback sessions to identify lessons learned.
• Monitor stabilization progress and address any ongoing issues related to personnel or machinery performance.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Project Management, Operations, or related field.
• Project Management Certification (PMP, PRINCE2) strongly preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of project management experience, with at least 5 years in industrial facility moves or major capital projects within the Oil & Gas or Manufacturing industry.
• Proven experience relocating large, mission-critical equipment internationally and coordinating personnel logistics across borders.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, API Q1/Q2, OSHA, and international trade and transport regulations.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic Project Leadership – Proven ability to lead complex, multi-phase relocation projects in regulated environments.
• Technical & Industry Knowledge – Understanding of oilfield equipment, mechanical systems, production workflows, and utility requirements.
• Cross-Border Coordination – Experience working across multiple geographies, understanding local compliance and cultural factors.
• Communication & Influence – Skilled in engaging with executive stakeholders, technical teams, and third-party vendors.
• Risk & Change Management – Strong ability to identify risks and manage resistance during transitions involving workforce and operational disruption.
• Attention to Detail – Precision in planning logistics for heavy machinery and sensitive manufacturing environments, and all other plant construction activities.
• Deep familiarity with plant consolidation, closures, transfers and stand-ups in cross-border facility movement. Including familiarity with local construction processes, phasing, and permitting.
• Must have strong, results-driven Project Manager skillset with proven experience leading facility closures via stage-gate project management methodologies.
• Travel requirements: Willingness to travel up to 20–30% within the Middle East based on project location and execution timelines, including international assignments and site readiness assessments.

Company Overview:

Weatherford is a leading global energy services company. Our world-class experts partner with customers to optimize their resources and realize the full potential of their assets. Across our operating locations, including manufacturing, research and development, service, and training facilities, operators choose us for strategic solutions that add efficiency, flexibility, and responsibility to any energy operation.

We are focused on technology development, digital solutions, and defining our footprint in the new energy space. Our ability to provide integrated solutions across our segments will be critical to growth in our core operations and the energy transition.

Energy producers face unique challenges every day, so it is our job to create solutions that enhance safety, streamline operations, and sustain uptime to meet or exceed their targets. We operate across the global energy landscape employing some of the best diverse talent in the industry. At Weatherford, we understand the value each individual brings to the table. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and are immensely proud of our workforce. We invite you to join our passionate, talented, word-class team.

When you join Weatherford, you instantly feel connected to something bigger – a community that is grounded by our core values and driven to create innovative solutions for our customers. We celebrate each other’s successes, grow together, and learn from each other constantly. Individually, we are impressive. Together, we are unstoppable. We are One Weatherford.

Weatherford offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits program and provides you a challenging and enriching career path, with a healthy balance of structure and flexibility to chart your own course.

Weatherford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.