Job Description
The Project Manager is responsible for managing OGP’s natural
gas pipeline and facility projects. The incumbent leads the
design and execution of natural gas pipeline and facilities
construction projects; using the standard build process
including evaluation of alternatives, scoping/cost forecasting,
project plan development, design, construction, commissioning
and project completion, as appropriate. The job holder is
expected to effectively influence and manage the direction and
implementation of projects safely by supervising the project
teams (internal and contract personnel)
In addition, he/she will use project management expertise to
manage and control multiple projects within scope, budget, and
schedule as well as make effective use of standardized tools
and processes while working to improve standardized approaches
within OGP.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Accountable for accomplishing the project objectives within
budget and on schedule.
Clear understanding and application of relevant technical codes
and standards (ANSI, ASME, API, DNV ISO etc.) for all
engineering deliverables
Prepares and manages project schedules, incorporating and
analysing input from the project team, including permitting,
design, land acquisition, gas control, operations, material
acquisition, contractual obligations, etc.
Updates and maintains schedule data to ensure project
consistency and optimization.
Creates and maintains formal communication plan to team members
and management.
Ensures contractors provide resource loaded schedules at
determined intervals to make sure project is being completed on
time and within budget.
Manages project team(s) efforts to determine scope of work and
takes lead in securing necessary funding.
Effectively manages and reports in a timely manner changes in
expectations, scope, company risk, timeline and/or project
budgets.
Maintains a high level of focus on health, safety and
environment. Ensuring safety within all project work.
Insures the project teams provide the appropriate project
documentations.
Ability to accurately forecast and secure both company and
contractor resources. Balances level of resources required with
cost effective completion of projects..
Responsible for assuring effective communication regarding
project progress and significant issues with project sponsor,
operations and program management personnel.
Proactively identifies and addresses safety issues as they
arise throughout a project from scoping to commissioning.
Manages, coordinates, and monitors work progress of individual
team resources. Adjusts schedules/workloads/resource
requirements as needed to accomplish objectives while meeting
overriding company requirements.
Works with contractor to determine best use of contractor
resources
Regularly keep management informed of problems, issues, and
status of on-going projects
Conducts after-action-review of completed projects and shares
information with relevant departments as appropriate
Complies with all regulatory guidelines and company policies
and procedures. Assures appropriate documents have been secured
and retained in a timely fashion to manage company risk.
Represents the Company at external functions relating to
projects.
Key Performance Indicators
Delivery of Projects on Time, Schedule and Cost.
Proactive and early warning updates on issues that may threaten
project completion.
Time taken to deliver completed project against agreed delivery
schedule
Total cost of project against agreed cost
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelors’ degree in relevant Engineering field (min. 2.2).
Project Management Institute (PMI) qualifications or similar
desirable.
Minimum 10 years’ experience in project planning, scheduling
and management.
Exposure to cost engineering, planning and contracts
administration.
Experience in infrastructure design/construction, or heavy
engineering operations preferred.
Generally a combination of at least 3 or more years of project
management and/or specific technical experience with designs,
construction methodologies and maintenance of gas facilities
and pipelines
Demonstrated ability to work with multiple stakeholders and
prioritize requests.
Understanding of ERP systems, or similar work management
systems.
Well-developed computer literacy specifically including: MS
Office suite, MS Project (Gantt charts).
Good organizational skills.
Formal project management training required.
Basic knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and
cable or assembly design principles.
Demonstrated history in effectively managing self to deliver
agreed deadlines.
Working knowledge of database use/management, cost control
software desirable.
Demonstrated ability to provide effective project leadership in
terms of setting project plans and expectations and then having
both self and team members execute to the plan.
Knowledge & Skills Required
Oil & Gas and Power Industry Dynamics
Gas Plant & Pipeline, and/or Power Operations
Networking
Business Performance Monitoring
Creativity & Innovation
Organisation/Administration
Relationship Management
Leadership/Supervisory
Political Savvy
Team playing
Oral & Written Communication
Ability to develop and work with project plans and schedules
including associated cost profiles
Knowledge of the marketplace and impact of same on project
execution strategies
Understanding of project reporting requirements of various
stakeholders and ability to generate same
Understanding of the company’s Opportunity Realisation
Process
Working knowledge of company-adopted project management
methodologies and systems
Understanding of project risks and ability to develop
strategies for their management
Demonstrated ability to influence individuals to accomplish
objectives without direct reporting relationships.
Proven track record of managing critical path issues to
successful project completion.
Strong negotiation skills
Ability to serve as mentor/coach in developing project lead
skills in others.
Ability to lead program level initiatives or company strategic
focused initiatives.
Knowledge of the economic implications of project decisions.
How To Apply
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Deadline:11th March, 2015