Project Manager

Job Title

Project Manager

Work Schedule

Equal Rotation (28X28)

Department

Projects & Engineering

Work Location

HKN Hamrin Block, Salahaldin, Republic of Iraq – any of HKN’s site

Reports to

Projects and Engineering Manager

Start Date

As soon as possible

Subordinates

Not Applicable

Application Deadline

September 20, 2026

Employment Type

Consultant

Other details

Three months’ probation

About Us:

HKN Hamrin Ltd. is a privately held, independent oil and gas company operating in the Republic of Iraq. The Hamrin Block is comprised of 535 km2 and contains one producing field. The Hamrin field produces oil primarily from the Tertiary (Miocene) reservoirs — the Jeribe and Euphrates formations — with the Dhiban formation as a secondary reservoir.

At HKN, our strength lies in our highly experienced, diverse team, whose professionals bring insights from working across 80+ countries. We are committed to building a culture deeply rooted in our Core Values, which include Integrity, Respect, Commitment, Excellence, and Teamwork.

Position Summary:

Responsible for the planning, co-ordination, and overall execution (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning) of Facilities Projects as directed by the Projects & Engineering Manager.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

A. Performance Expectations:

• Support the Projects and Engineering Manager in all aspects of project execution.

• Able to work effectively as part of a team but also to work on own initiative and taking a proactive approach.

• Ability to take responsibility and manage tasks through to completion

• Adopt pragmatic, fit for purpose approach striving for simplicity

• Able to work with several simultaneous activities, prioritising as necessary.

• Execute projects efficiently and effectively through all phases.

B. Competency (Knowledge & Skills) Required:

• Required to have the capability to undertake the following tasks with minimal supervision:

• Technical management of all project phases, including concept definition and development, detailed engineering, implementation (Construction and Commissioning) and close-out.

• Lead the development of project cost estimates with the support of the Cost Engineer.

• Lead the development of project schedules with the Planning Engineer.

• Manage Budgets and Schedules for all allocated projects.

• Manage external engineering resources to complete allocated project scope.

• Coordinate with internal engineering personnel to deliver allocated project scope.

• Liaise and communicate with internal project stakeholders as required to ensure effective input into designs.

• Coordinate with internal contracts, procurement and supply chain resources to implement service contracts and purchase materials required to deliver the project.

• Coordinate and liaise with the site construction team to support the effective management of the construction scope for the project.

• Work with the internal engineering, operations and construction teams to development commissioning and handover plans.

• Effectively manage project and technical change.

• Report on project performance at regular intervals.

• Train and mentor local staff as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

A. Education and Qualifications Expected / Required:

• Degree/ diploma in applicable numerate discipline - mechanical, process, chemical, petroleum engineering preferred.

• Member of an internationally recognized Professional Engineering Association

• Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred

B. Experience Expected / Required:

• A minimum of 10 years of experience as a Facilities Project Manager with extensive onshore oil & gas project experience with an E&P Operator.

• Previous project experience in the Middle East is essential. Experience in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq would be considered a bonus.

C. Other Relevant Competency Requirements:

• Effective Leader

• Team Player

• Must be experienced at communicating effectively and succinctly with company senior management, partner and government representatives