Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Take overall responsibility for the safe, timely and successful execution of assigned EPC, construction, tank, piping, plant modification and maintenance projects.
• Manage the overall project scope, schedule, budget, resources and deliverables to ensure that projects are completed in accordance with contractual requirements, approved budgets and agreed schedules.
• Establish project execution plans, organization structures, responsibilities, project schedules, manpower requirements and resource plans in coordination with the project team.
• Lead and manage the project team, including Project Engineers, Site Engineers, QA/QC, HSE, Procurement, Planning, Quantity Surveying/Commercial and other project personnel.
• Coordinate and manage project activities from engineering and procurement through fabrication, construction, testing, commissioning and final handover.
• Manage day-to-day project operations and coordinate closely with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and internal departments to ensure smooth project execution.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with clients and stakeholders, conduct regular project progress meetings and provide timely updates on project status, risks, issues and required actions.
• Review and manage project schedules, milestones, manpower deployment, productivity and progress, and implement recovery measures where necessary to maintain the project schedule.
• Monitor and control project costs, including manpower, materials, equipment, subcontractors and other project expenses, to achieve the approved project budget and targeted profitability.
• Review project cash flow, progress claims, invoicing, collections and outstanding receivables in coordination with the Commercial and Finance teams.
• Manage the procurement and delivery of major materials, equipment and services to ensure that project requirements and construction schedules are met.
• Manage subcontractors and suppliers, including scope definition, performance monitoring, progress evaluation and resolution of commercial and technical issues.
• Review and manage contractual requirements, including variations, change orders, claims, extensions of time, back-charges, liquidated damages, warranties and final accounts.
• Identify potential variations and commercial opportunities during project execution and ensure that appropriate documentation and contractual notifications are submitted in a timely manner.
• Review project risks and establish appropriate mitigation measures for technical, commercial, schedule, procurement, construction and HSE risks.
• Ensure that all project activities comply with applicable statutory requirements, client requirements, approved procedures, specifications, drawings, method statements and HSE requirements.
• Ensure implementation of project quality requirements and review QA/QC documentation, inspection and testing requirements, NCRs and corrective actions.
• Monitor construction progress and resolve technical, construction and interface issues in coordination with the engineering and site teams.
• Ensure proper project documentation, including progress reports, inspection records, testing and commissioning records, as-built drawings, operation and maintenance documentation and final handover dossiers.
• Lead project completion, testing, commissioning, punch-list close-out, handover and final account activities.
• Conduct regular internal and client project reviews and report key project performance, risks, financial status and corrective actions to senior management.
• Maintain and strengthen long-term relationships with clients and identify potential follow-on projects, variation opportunities and new business opportunities arising from ongoing projects.
• Represent the company professionally in dealings with clients, consultants, authorities, subcontractors and other project stakeholders.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by senior management.
• Depending on the size of project, manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Able to travel and deploy to any area upon job request.

Requirement:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering or another relevant Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience, with substantial experience in project management / project execution within the oil & gas, petrochemical, chemical, process plant, industrial or energy sectors.
• Proven experience in the construction of storage tanks, tank farms/tankage and piping is required.
• Experience in EPC, plant construction, plant modification, fabrication, maintenance or brown field projects is highly preferred.
• Candidates with experience managing projects involving API 650 tanks, piping, mechanical equipment, structural works and associated civil/E&I works will have an advantage.
• Proven track record of managing projects from engineering and procurement through construction, testing, commissioning and handover.
• Strong knowledge of project planning, scheduling, cost control, resource planning and project execution.
• Strong understanding of contract administration, variation orders, claims, extension of time (EOT), liquidated damages, back-charges and final accounts.
• Experience managing subcontractors, suppliers and project manpower.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to monitor project profitability, cash flow, progress claims and cost performance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Knowledge of Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project is preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Able to lead multidisciplinary project teams and work effectively with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Able to work independently and make timely decisions under demanding project conditions.
• Willing to work 5.5 days per week and be based at project sites as required.