Project Operations Manager at WTS Energy

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