Project Manager – EPC, Chemical, Oil & Gas

About the role

ABB is looking for an experienced Project Manager to deliver complete Product/Solution Packages for EPC, chemical, oil and gas projects, industrial clients and utilities. The role covers projects of medium to medium-high complexity involving several international product teams, and combines ABB and non-ABB products such as medium and low voltage switchgear, transformers, DC switchgear, fire and gas and HVAC systems. The work model is hybrid.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the main interface with customers and project participants on all contractual matters, covering offer preparation, order entry and project handover.
• Support tendering and attend meetings with the Sales Team; meet clients before the official order and after project handover.
• Review orders from a technical and commercial standpoint during negotiation and manage order entry.
• Run project kick-off meetings with the Sales/Marketing team, visit clients and project sites regularly to track milestones and close topics.
• Manage execution of orders: scheduling, tracking, shipment, invoicing, closing, and act as single point of contact for technical and commercial coordination with customers and suppliers.
• Lead manufacturing and installation processes, maintain ABB quality and HSE standards, and lead testing activities.
• Negotiate scope changes and claims, and pursue strategic change orders to increase orders and reduce risk.
• Plan the critical path, control project activities to maximise cash flow, and forecast revenue, profitability, costs, margins and cash flow.
• Ensure all project management follows ABB ethics, policies, quality standards, HSE requirements and schedule commitments.

Required profile

• BSc in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or similar discipline.
• At least 8 years of experience managing complex, large-scale multidiscipline long-term projects.
• Site installation and commissioning experience of mechanical and electrical systems highly preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in Turkish and English; no objection to travelling 30-40% of the time.
• Valid driver's licence; action-oriented, teamwork and strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience preparing progress payment reports and managing subcontractors for installation, testing and commissioning.
• Experience with global business environments and cultural diversity.

Required skills

• Preferred practical experience with SAP, MS Project and AutoCAD.
• Certified project manager or willing to join the ABB certification programme.