Senior Project Engineer at Oando

Job Purpose

Senior Project Engineer performs engineering design evaluations and works to complete projects within budget, scope, and schedule. He/she is responsible for planning and execution of a defined scope within an infrastructure project, or the entire scope for smaller projects.

Job Specification

• A good university degree in engineering (Chemical, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or any related field) from a reputable University.
• Minimum of 10-year experience as part of a project team in delivery of infrastructure
• Architectural & Civil Engineering Design Interpretations capability
• Good knowledge of engineering material, costs, and specifications
• Engineering and Technology – knowledge of the practical applications of engineering, science, and technology
• Design – knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of technical plans, drawings, and models
• Membership of Nigeria Society of Engineers or equivalent
• Excellent presentation/communication skills
• Proven competencies in using Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work under pressure and with minimal supervision

Major Responsibility Area

• Deliver the technical elements of a defined scope within a project aimed at realising the value of a business opportunity, on schedule, within budget, and to the right quality.
• Coordinate the activities of diverse players involved in delivery of own scope of the project.
• Maintain accurate documentation of physical and financial progress and events on own scope; provide regular reports on own scope of the project as an input to overall project management information to key stakeholders.
• Recognize promptly potential issues that could threaten project delivery and escalate as required for prompt resolution, proffering own solutions in the process
• Work closely with internal and external service providers for delivery of project scope in line with the Basis for Design; manage especially external service providers on the job in line with their contract of engagement.
• Maintain key project documentation (in approved forms) that are needed for future operation and ensure these are handed over to the asset recipient.

Core Competencies

• Understanding of the company’s Opportunity Realization Process
• Working knowledge of company-adopted project management methodologies and systems
• Ability to develop project schedules and cost profiles and use same to manage a defined project scope on a day-to-day basis
• Understanding of project budgeting on a bottoms-up basis and use of same for financial management
• Ability to estimate project costs from established cost elements, including contingency management
• Ability to coordinate activities of diverse parties, both internal and external, towards delivery of a defined objective
• Understanding of project reporting requirements of various stakeholders and ability to generate same
• Creativity and innovation
• Team playing
• Oral/written communication
• Relationship management
• Leadership

Key Performance Indicators

• Efficient delivery of all Company’s projects
• Project delivered within schedule, budget, and scope
• Promptness and quality of project deliver