Rigzone Job Vacancy for a Project Manager - Offshore Fix Facilities


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Job Title: Project Manager - Offshore Fix Facilities


Reference Code: WTRC25385189
Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Job Description:
Responsible for the management of all project execution activities, from Conceptual Engineering through to handover to Production of the project, including securing regulatory approvals.

  • It is intended to extend the existing development by the drilling of additional wells, which is covered under a new Field Development Plan approved end 2012.
  • The contracting strategy has yet to be established, but it is likely that the sub-sea works will be executed under a recently established Alliance between Company and indigenous contractor
Requirements
  • Minimum of a University 2nd Class Honours degree in an engineering or relevant technical discipline.
  • Membership of a relevant Professional Institution preferred but not essential.
  • Previous experience working internationally is a prerequisite.
  • Managed multidiscipline teams of diverse cultural backgrounds.
  • Computer literate (including sound working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MSProject).
  • Minimum of 25 years experience in project, engineering and construction management, with at least 15 years recently at project management level in the offshore upstream oil and gas industry.
  • Participated at a management level in sub-sea and FPSO-related projects.
  • Previous experience of working in Nigeria is preferred but not essential.

Responsabilities:
Formulate and carry out all tasks needed to ensure the successful execution of the Project on time, within budget and with due regard to HSES and quality, including:
  • Manage the execution of the project via the Corporate "ADS" stage gate approval process.
  • Establish Basis of Design in agreement with all Stake Holders.
  • Review existing Project Management procedures to identify adequacy for this Project, amend where required and seek internal approval of all changes. In particular establish, monitor and maintain up to date HSES and Quality Plans including preparation of a specific safety case.
  • Coordinate commissioning activity planning.
  • Ensure design adequately caters for Production requirements in terms of operability and obtain Production acceptance of same.
  • Liaise closely with Production department on all aspects of the offshore execution including Permits to Work, shutdowns, and work coordination to ensure that the Project is completed and formally handed over on schedule.
  • Provide input to Technical Work Programmes and annual budgets as part of the annual business cycle.
  • Provide monthly reports in accordance with departmental reporting requirements.
  • Prepare Project close out and "lessons learnt" report.
  • Identify and assemble appropriate Project Management Team to successfully manage and execute the project whilst taking due regard of the current Alliance organisation and support services available. 5. Establish and maintain a project risk register and develop mitigation plans for all major identified risks.
  • Establish and maintain Project budgets, identify and raise Approval-For-Expenditure requests (AFE's), and monitor the same.
  • Carry out monthly Forecast At Completion (FAC) cost estimation exercises.
  • Coordinate constructability reviews for offshore installation and hook up.
Terms & Conditions
  • Contract position, renewable based on performance.
  • Residential Position, 43 days of holidays
  • Competitive package & salary
  • Based in Lagos, Nigeria
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Application Deadline 17th April, 2013