Project Operations Manager

Job No: WTSHO24445 Location: Nigeria Type of Employment: Permanent Responsibilities

Lead the Project teams consisting of Site Managers, Project Coordinators and Site Engineers.
Ensure project teams deliver on time, on budget and to customer’s satisfaction.
Ensure Project teams produce a safe project environment and HSE compliance.
Ensure clear visibility and report on project risks, quality of delivery and financial performance.
Ensure contract scope is managed and support swift resolution of all variation orders and claims.
Maintain great client relationships ensuring Company are easy to work with and trustworthy.
Support and provide assistance to project managers when issues arise. Act as initial line of escalation and support internally and for customers.
Ensure team members are developed.
Support sales with accurate budgets and contractual negotiations for large high probability projects.
Ensure commercial handovers assign adequate personnel and equipment resources in line with budget & best practice.
Ensure adequate resources are available for project pipeline.
Ensure project teams receive adequate support from head office central/functional services (Engineering, Operations, HR, Finance, HSQE).
Perform regular Project performance reviews with project managers, for assessment against HSQE targets, operational progress/performance and Finance benchmarking (Actual vs. Budget).
Carry out site visits for compliance and site audits according to standard procedures and promote continuous improvement and development campaigns.
Maintain & develop project management, guidelines, policies & procedures.

Requirements

Degree (Engineering, Management or similar)
PPM
Leadership Training
Contracts Training (NEC, FIDIC, etc.)
At least 5 years’ experience as a Project Manager, Contracts Manager with proof of successful project delivery.
Knowledge of HSE policies and procedures.
Knowledge of contractual risks
Heavy transport or lifting experience.
Extensive on site experience.
IR/ER experience.
Nigerian market
Oil & Gas and/or Power Generation
Logistics and/or industrial construction
Advanced skills with MS Office
Working with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, IFS)
Understanding of trailer and crane experience
Willing to travel
Valid driving license
Valid passport, no restrictions