Deputy Project Director/Multisystem Lead - (Egina UFR) at Saipem Contracting Nigeria Limited

Saipem is an international player, one of the best balanced turnkey contractors in the Energy Sector and a leader in the provision of Engineering, Procurement, Project Management and Construction Services, with unique capabilities in designing and executing large scale onshore and offshore projects.

Saipem has a strong bias for operating in deep water and remote areas. It has significant technological competence in new Energy Solutions. SAIPEM CONTRACTING NIGERIA is seeking for a highly motivated and qualified resource to reinforce our Egina UFR team.

Job Title: Deputy Project Director/Multisystem Lead - (Egina UFR)

Job Code: EGINAMTPD
Locations: Port Harcourt, Lagos
Reporting Line: The Deputy Project Director/Multisystem Lead will report to Project Director and will be responsible for all project packages.

Job Description

• These Packages will be normally be led by Package Co-coordinators and Deputy package coordinators who will report to the Project Director for the performance of their assigned Packages.
• The Deputy Project Director/Multisystem Lead will support direct and lead those Package Co-coordinators and Deputy package coordinators reporting to him.
• He will liaise with the client PMT and represent SCNL and its interest with the client.

Responsibilities

• Provides direction and leadership to SCNL policies in HSE, Quality, and project implementation.
• Manage SCNL commercial interest in the project by conducting on-going risk assessment and risk management
• Coordinates and directs all Package Co-coordinators and Deputy Package coordinators to ensure full compliance with all project requirements.
• Accountable and fully responsible in meeting project objectives and Company directions.
• Development management and approval of all project execution strategies.
• Ensure all health, safety and environmental regulations are met.
• Develop staffing and execution plans for the projects to ensure appropriate skills/talent are available.
• Supports SCNL efforts to find and develop local talent and the achievement of its Nigerianisation goals.
• Management of the client and all affiliated parties to ensure commitments are understood and met.
• Plan organize and direct project engineering activities.
• Review engineering and design schedules monitor and control cost in all phases.

Qualifications
SCNL requires a seasoned hands-on executive with large-scale project experience. He or she must be an outstanding leader must have excellent political and relationship building skills, must be a strategic thinker who clearly understands work processes and systems. This person will require exemplary leadership skills and a passion for cost control and project execution. He or she must be driven by a desire to meet and exceed exceptionally challenging objectives on time and on budget.

Experience

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering /Subsea Engineering from a reputable university
• Minimum of 15 years extensive project management experience, including management of large/mega projects.
• Have experience in project estimating, progress reporting, project execution strategies, project risk management, financial reporting, team building and workforce management.
• Specific experience oversea for renowned clients will be an advantage.
• Has demonstrated an overall knowledge of project planning and execution management.
• Experience should include various phases of project implementation.
• Experience dealing in lump sum and/or reimbursable contracting either from the owner or the EPIC side.
• In-depth understanding of industry and regulatory standards and design criteria.
• Extensive knowledge of a variety of standard project management methodologies and techniques, and of principles and practices of area of specialization.
• In-depth knowledge of cost and schedule impacts.
• International experience would be an asset.
• Thorough understanding of EPIC execution and man-hours for delivery of professional services.
• Excellent grounding in construction and alternative execution methods.

Personal Characteristics:

• Excellent leadership and team skills.
• Able to motivate a dynamic fast-paced team.
• Good attention to detail.
• Thrives on accepting responsibility and accountability.
• Ability to clearly communicate, and/or give direction, to multiple internal and external stakeholders in a complex and fast-paced environment.

Application Closing Date
13th May, 2014.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified persons should send their applications by emails to: prjmgt.recruitment@saipem.com using Ref: EGINAMTPD as the subject of the application.