Project Manager at Makais Energy Services Limited

Makais Energy Services was established to provide engineering, procurement, construction and project management services to oil, gas, power and industrial clients in Nigeria and West African sub-region. Makais is an independent oil services company, wholly owned 100% by Nigerians with a vision to provide EPCM services of international repute.

Makais Energy is recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Lagos

Core Responsibilities

• The Project Manager must be able to performs a wide range of duties including some or all of the following:

Plan the project:

• Define the scope of the project in collaboration with senior management
• Create a detailed work plan which identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the project
• Determine the resources (time, money, equipment, etc) required to complete the project
• Develop a schedule for project completion that effectively allocates the resources to the activities
• Review the project schedule with senior management and all other staff that will be affected by the project activities; revise the schedule as required
• Determine the objectives and measures upon which the project will be evaluated at its completion

Implement the project:

• Execute the project according to the project plan
• Develop forms and records to document project activities
• Set up files to ensure that all project information is appropriately documented and secured
• Monitor the progress of the project and make adjustments as necessary to ensure the successful completion of the project
• Establish a communication schedule to update stakeholders including appropriate staff in the organization on the progress of the project
• Review the quality of the work completed with the project team on a regular basis to ensure that it meets the project standards

Control the project:

• Write reports on the project for management and for funders
• Communicate with funders as outlined in funding agreements
• Monitor and approve all budgeted project expenditures
• Monitor cash flow projections and report actual cash flow and variance to senior management on a regular basis (monthly/bimonthly)
• Manage all project funds according to established accounting policies and procedures
• Ensure that all financial records for the project are up to date
• Prepare financial reports and supporting documentation for funders as outlined in funding agreements

Evaluate the project:

• Ensure that the project deliverables are on time, within budget and at the required level of quality
• Evaluate the outcomes of the project as established during the planning phase

Personal Characteristics
The Project Manager should demonstrate competence in some or all of the following:

• Behave Ethically: Understand ethical behaviour and business practices, and ensure that own behaviour and the behaviour of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization.
• Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
• Creativity/Innovation: Develop new and unique ways to improve operations of the organization and to create new opportunities.
• Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problem, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Lead: Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization.
• Make Decisions: Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization.
• Organize: Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details/data/information/activities.
• Plan: Determine strategies to move the organization forward, set goals, create and implement actions plans, and evaluate the process and results.
• Solve Problems: Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.

Knowledge, Skills & Expertise:

• Thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of own professional discipline.
• Thorough understanding of project management phases, techniques and tools:
• Initiate
• Prepare: definition/scope/requirements
• Execute & Control: scope, workplans, resources, deliverables, Q/A, transition planning, etc.
• Close: completion and assessment
• Strong and tested project management skills, including sponsor and risk management.
• Understands who is the client and what are the client's needs, provides realistic expectations, establishes specific customer satisfaction standards and actively monitors client satisfaction.
• Knowledge of organization's methodology and tools.

Qualifications
Required Minimum Qualifications
1.) Possess a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Computer Science, Business Administration, Public Administration, Planning, Engineering or closely related field.
2.) Have had four (4) years of full-time experience managing the implementation and support of Construction projects.
3.) Possess a valid motor vehicle license
4.) PMI Certification is an added Advantage.

Application Closing Date
21st August, 2014.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's to: [email protected]