About this role
Job Title
Project Manager
Work Schedule
Equal Rotation (28X28)
Department
Projects & Engineering
Work Location
Erbil offices, HKN Operations Areas within KRI
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
About Us:
HKN Energy Ltd. is a privately held, independent energy company with oil exploration and production operations in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI).
HKN Energy is focused on increasing production of its Sarsang Block, located in the prolific Zagros fold, and thrust belt of Northern Kurdistan. We have a highly experienced, diverse team with work experience in over 80 different countries. HKN Energy is committed to building a company culture that is guided by its Core Values of Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Commitment, 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