Project Manager / Project Director at SPIE Oil & Gas Services

SPIE Oil & Gas Services (part of the SPIE Group) provides a complete range of services to some of the world’s largest oil and gas companies through its network of offices in 25 countries across Africa, the Middle-East and Asia-Pacific.

Our turnover has more than doubled in the last few years thanks to the dedication of our 4,000 employees to whom we give training, recognition, and genuine opportunities for career development. In order to support this growth, SPIE Oil & Gas Services is always seeking talented individuals to join its teams.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Manager / Project Director

Reference ID: 2024-36181
Location: Lagos
Contract type: International

Why This Role?

• Strategic Impact: Lead a project that drives progress in the energy sector, managing critical infrastructures and delivering value-added electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Global Leadership: Manage a dynamic engineering team spread across multiple locations, enhancing your ability to coordinate international operations.
• Challenge and Growth: Tackle the complexities of both onshore and offshore construction in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

Key Responsibilities
As Project Manager/Director, you will be responsible for:

• Health & Safety: Prioritize the safety of all personnel, ensuring compliance with HSE goals and exceeding expectations where possible.
• Operational Excellence: Guarantee adherence to SPIE's stringent quality assurance processes, maintaining the highest standards across all project phases.
• Team Leadership: Manage a skilled team of engineers and labor resources, ensuring optimal performance to meet project timelines and budgets.
• Progress Oversight: Provide regular updates on progress, problem areas, and potential risks, ensuring transparency and timely decision-making.
• Contract Management: Negotiate variations, claims, and ensure that contractual obligations are met, while proactively identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Risk Mitigation: Anticipate and mitigate project risks while uncovering new opportunities for success.

Job Profile

• Previous experience working on a O&G / refinery / petrochemical site with a proven background of successful project delivery.
• Extensive knowledge of related HSEQ safe working practices/procedures.
• 10 years of demonstrable experience in similar role or senior position in project management.
• Strong skills in contract and claim management.
• Excellent communication and negociation skills.
• Extensive knowledge of construction process, it's implementation and management.
• Fully conversant with project management tools.
• Ability to react to changing deadlines and achieve project goals / milestones.
• Ability to manage / maintain budget / schedule requirements.

What You Bring:

• Proven Expertise: Significant experience in the oil & gas, refinery, or petrochemical industry is essential.
• Leadership Skills: A track record of managing multidisciplinary teams across different geographies.
• Technical Acumen: Deep knowledge of EPC projects, particularly in the energy sector.
• Resilience and Adaptability: Ability to thrive in challenging environments, particularly within Nigeria’s dynamic energy landscape.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work on a flagship project that will drive meaningful change in the energy industry.
• A competitive compensation package.
• The chance to grow within SPIE Global Services Energy, a leader in global energy solutions.
• The Project Manager/Director will be based in Nigeria, Lagos.

Choosing SPIE gives you the opportunity to:

• Work for an international Group with operations on every continent,
• Experience a wide variety of professions within several activities:
  • Outdoor networks and street lighting
  • Information and communication systems
  • Nuclear power
  • Maintenance
  • Oil and gas
  • HVAC engineering
  • Electrical engineering
  • Mechanical engineering
  • Wind Energy.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.