Project Management Advisor III at ABNL Limited

ABNL Limited was incorporated in 1992 as an Oil and Gas servicing company with a vision to provide professional engineering and technical services to the Oil and Gas exploration and production companies in Nigeria and the West African sub-region. Since its incorporation, the company has grown in leaps and bounds, expanding its business horizon, but still within the Oil and Gas sector.

ABNL is a 100% owned indigenous firm, with a shareholding in excess of 100 million Naira. Its' directors are individuals of proven integrity, who over the years have acquired the requisite experience in the Oil and Gas business, as well as in the banking and finance sector. The integrity of the directors and the staff of the company have been a priceless contributive factor in the growth and wellbeing of the company.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Management Advisor III

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Contract

Job Description

• The Senior Project Management Advisor will typically be involved in the execution planning of one or more major capital projects (>500 M$) during Select and Define Stages and may support and monitor several such projects in the Execution phase post Gate 3.
• The role requires a seasoned and experienced project professional who can mentor and train less experienced personnel assigned to the function and to specific projects.
• During the Execution phase, the Advisor will work with project teams to support and validate the use of best practices in project management execution. The Advisor will ensure the project team obtains the services needed to achieve overall project objectives and strategies and efficiently executes the project in accordance with expectations.
• The Advisor may also be involved in the execution of general interest activities that may have broad application across all projects (enhancements, staffing studies, Independent Project Review (IPR) Process and Plans, maintenance of selected work process, special studies, etc.).

Tasks and Responsibilities
In addition to all Level 1 and 2 tasks, Level 3:

• Communicate opportunities and vulnerabilities associated with the execution of the project including significant yard capacity and capability concerns.

Skills and Qualifications:

• BS/MS in Engineering
• Experience in major capital projects for the oil and gas industry
• Experience on international projects, with at least two overseas assignments
• Experience in execution of a major capital project, in a management level capacity on the Project Management Team, is preferred
• The candidate must have leadership and personnel management skills, and strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively with a variety of stakeholders including operations, co-ventures and host government representatives. The candidate must be an effective teacher and mentor, able to share knowledge and experience
• Expert proficiency in most Project Management skills (e.g. execution planning, contracting/procurement, cost estimating, project controls, planning & scheduling, organization design, etc. )
• Experience in one or more technical disciplines (Marine, Facilities, Subsea, Pipelines, Structures, etc.).

Application Closing Date
29th April, 2026.