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Project Manager Pyrolysis Plant Construction & Commissioning
Front End Limited Company (FELCO)
security
stakeholder management
Job Overview
Company Industry
Engineering Design & Consulting
Department / Functional Area
Site Engineering, Projects
- About Front End Limited Company is a Saudi-headquartered industrial solutions group, named "Innovator of the Year" at the Oil & Gas Middle East 2025 Awards and 100% aligned with Saudi Vision 2030, Front End operates across eight integrated verticals: Energy EPC & project delivery, valves, actuators & testing, subsurface Industrial Facilities EPC & turnkey services, valves & safety systems, facility O&M Geoscience subsurface & seismic, site & geotechnical studies, airborne & UAV surveys Space satellite data & analytics, monitoring & insights, weather & resilience Offshore construction & installation, surveying & monitoring, drilling & decommissioning Artificial Intelligence strategy & transformation, cloud & modernization, AI operations Autonomy & Mobility UAV & drone operations, marine & subsea systems, air mobility Mining exploration & surveying, offshore mining, compliance & sustainability This role sits within Front End's Environmental & Sustainability initiatives , an extension of the Industrial Facilities vertical, focused on delivering circular-economy and decarbonisation infrastructure for the Kingdom. While the successful candidate will be dedicated to the pyrolysis biochar project, they will be part of a multidisciplinary organisation that blends industrial execution capability with advanced technology, geoscience, and AI giving the project access to capabilities that few peer organisations can match. 2. Role Purpose The Project Manager will lead the end-to-end delivery of the BST-06 MAX pyrolysis biochar plant at the SBF site in Riyadh a flagship environmental and sustainability initiative converting organic waste streams into biochar and renewable syngas in support of KSA Vision 2030 circular-economy and net-zero targets. Reporting to the Front End Projects Director, the Project Manager is accountable for the safe, on-time, on-budget, and quality-compliant execution of the project from mobilisation through commissioning and operational handover (target commissioning: June 2026 ). The role serves as the single point of accountability between Front End, the client (SBF), the equipment supplier (Beston Group), regulatory authorities, and all subcontractors. 3. Project Context The project comprises the design, civil construction, installation, commissioning, and operational handover of a pyrolysis biochar production unit. The plant will: Divert organic and agricultural residues from landfill Produce biochar for soil regeneration and carbon sequestration Generate renewable syngas as a process energy source Operate within KSA municipal environmental regulations and SBF site-specific HSE standards The project also serves as a reference deployment that will inform Front End's broader sustainability portfolio across the Industrial Facilities and Mining verticals. 4. Scope of Responsibility Project Lifecycle The Project Manager owns delivery across the full project lifecycle, structured per PMI/PMBOK standards: Phase 1 Initiation & Site Preparation (Civil Works) Lead site mobilisation, stakeholder onboarding, and baseline confirmation. Direct all ground preparation activities site clearing, levelling, compaction, drainage and oversee foundation design review, concrete slab and equipment plinth construction, and utility trenching for power, water, and drainage tie-ins. Phase 2 Planning & Equipment Receipt / Installation Manage logistics of equipment arrival from Jeddah port (customs clearance, transport, laydown). Direct crane operations, heavy lifting, mechanical assembly, and anchoring of the BST-06 MAX carboniser, feed systems, syngas outlet components, and ancillary equipment in line with Beston Group drawings and specifications. Phase 3 Execution & Commissioning Support Coordinate on-site Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) replication and operational commissioning with the Beston Group team. Verify civil and structural compliance with design intent and HSE requirements. Manage punch lists and close out civil and mechanical snags. Phase 4 Monitoring, Control & Operational Handover Oversee initial operations to confirm the plant performs safely within its approved footprint. Manage infrastructure modifications, access road maintenance, containment areas, and ongoing HSE coordination with SBF authorities. Lead formal handover to the operations team with full documentation. Phase 5 Project Closeout Complete as-built documentation, lessons-learned register, financial reconciliation, and contractual closeout with the client and supplier. 5. Key Responsibilities (PMBOK Knowledge Areas) Integration & Scope Management Develop and maintain the Project Management Plan, Scope Statement, and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Manage change control through a formal change request and approval process Serve as the primary interface between Front End, SBF, Beston Group, and regulatory authorities Schedule Management Develop and maintain the master construction programme (MS Project or Primavera P6) aligned with the June 2026 commissioning target Track critical-path activities, manage float, and report schedule variance weekly Cost Management Manage the project budget; track committed vs. actual cost Approve subcontractor invoices and variation orders within delegated authority Report cost performance (CPI/SPI) to the Project Director monthly Quality Management Implement Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) for civil, structural, and mechanical works Ensure compliance with KSA building codes, SASO standards, Beston Group specifications, and ISO 9001 quality principles Conduct daily site inspections; maintain photographic records of all construction milestones Resource Management Lead and direct subcontractors engaged in earthworks, concrete, steelwork, mechanical, and utilities installation Coordinate temporary site services: site office, welfare, security fencing, material storage Communications Management Produce weekly progress reports, monthly stakeholder dashboards, and written daily site logs Chair weekly project coordination meetings and monthly steering committee reviews Risk Management Maintain the Project Risk & Issues Register; escalate geotechnical, structural, regulatory, or schedule risks promptly Develop mitigation plans for high-priority risks; review register weekly Procurement & Contract Management Manage subcontractor contracts, scope, and performance Coordinate with supplier (Beston Group) on warranty, spares, and technical support obligations Stakeholder Management Liaise with Saudi authorities for site permits, environmental operating licences, and industrial area compliance Coordinate with SBF facilities management on power supply, access routes, Desired Candidate Profile 7. Required Qualifications & Experience Education Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Construction/Project Management from an accredited university Master's degree in Project Management, Engineering Management, or Sustainability is a plus Certifications (Required) PMP (Project Management Professional) or equivalent (PRINCE2 Practitioner, IPMA Level B/C) Valid Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) registration or eligibility to obtain NEBOSH International General Certificate or equivalent HSE qualification Experience Minimum 7 years in site-based project delivery, with at least 3 years in an industrial or process plant environment Demonstrable track record managing heavy equipment foundations, industrial slab construction, and utility infrastructure in KSA or the wider GCC Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams (civil, mechanical, electrical, HSE) Technical Skills Proficient in reading structural, mechanical, and P&ID drawings Competent in AutoCAD or equivalent CAD software Proficient in MS Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent scheduling tools Familiar with KSA building codes, SASO standards, and municipal environmental permitting Language Professional working proficiency in English (required); Arabic strongly preferred 8. Preferred / Desirable Experience Prior delivery of waste-to-resource, biochar, pyrolysis, gasification, or industrial thermal processing plants Experience in environmental and sustainability capital projects (circular economy, carbon reduction, ESG-aligned) Heavy-lift and crane operations management lifting plan review, toolbox talks Vision 2030 giga-project experience (SBF, NEOM, Diriyah, Red Sea, or equivalent) Experience with environmental operating permit applications in KSA industrial zones Familiarity with carbon credit/sequestration verification frameworks (Verra, Gold Standard) Working knowledge of ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) and ISO 45001 (OH&S) Exposure to adjacent Front End verticals (energy, industrial facilities, geoscience, space, offshore, AI, autonomy & mobility, and mining) is advantageous given potential cross-project collaboration 9. Core Competencies Leadership & decision-making under pressure Stakeholder management across multicultural and multi-organisational teams Problem-solving and conflict resolution Commercial and contractual awareness Commitment to safety and environmental stewardship Strong written and verbal communication
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Log in Create account- CompanyFront End Limited Company (FELCO)
- LocationRiyadh, Saudi Arabia
- CategoryCybersecurity
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