General Manager (Operations) - LNG at Sunrose Consulting

Job Description

• Our client is seeking to recruit a General Manager Operations with a background in managing contractors in the Nigerian LNG industry.
• Reporting to the Managing Director/ CEO, you will participate in the formulation of the organisation’s key strategic objectives, lead organisation-wide projects and ensure that key strategic goals and milestones are achieved.
• In addition, you will provide expert technical guidance for all engineering and construction initiatives.

Other Responsibilities:

• Approve budget for every project, defend same with management and monitors the disbursement of all projects finance.
• Approve design, development & delivery schedules across the various work streams to ensure on time and on budget delivery.
• Monitor progress provide financial control and guarantee quality of projects.
• Oversee the pre-qualification and bid evaluation process for consultants, contractors, and other outside vendors and selects vendors.
• Initiate and ensure the enforcement of best practices around cross-functional collaboration and development.
• Provide expert knowledge and coaching to the project’s workforce and entire organisation.
• Review project proposal or plan to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project.
• Establish work plan and staffing for each phase of project and arranges for recruitment or assignment of project personnel.
• Review status reports prepared by project personnel and modify schedules or plans as required.
• Ensure accurate manpower planning, including recruitment administration and proactive coordination with support functions.

Key Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Degree in a core Engineering discipline (Civil / Structural or Mechanical or Industrial) discipline. A Master's Degree or equivalent will be an added advantage.
• Must have about (15) years of relevant experience in Oil and Gas, and / or Heavy Industries with a proven track record of operations management.
• Must have spent at least 5 years as a member of a Management Team of a reputable construction company.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; high level of professional integrity.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, budgetary and project management skills.
• Demonstrated skills in composite engineering and knowledge of modern engineering tools.
• Must have in-depth knowledge of Production, Facilities and Well Engineering.
• Should be skilled in applying operational, engineering and management principles to resolve problems and optimize hydrocarbon production enhancement opportunities.
• Must have strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills to work in a multidisciplinary and multi-tasking team.
• Must be result oriented and committed to company goals.
• In depth knowledge of corporate governance principles and managerial best practices and ready to represent the company with regulatory and Government agencies.
• Experience with contractors servicing the oil and gas industry.
• Strong knowledge of the Nigerian Market.
• Must be experienced in Dredging services, Sand filling/Land reclamation, Canalization, Shore protection and tank farm construction