Project Manager at EmDam Strategies Limited

EmDam Strategies Limited is a distinguished business management consultancy firm empowering organizations to unlock their full potential. Our team of experts delivers data-driven solutions in business modelling, training and development, talent acquisition, and management, driving sustainable growth and business excellence. With a passion for fostering success, we partner with clients to navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and achieve their goals.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Contract

Job Summary

• The Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering assigned EPC/fabrication/construction projects within scope, budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
• The role ensures effective resource planning, stakeholder coordination, risk management, and compliance with Client’s safety, quality, and operational standards.
• The Project Manager serves as the primary point of accountability for project execution and client satisfaction.

Job Duties/ Responsibilities/ Accountabilities
Project Planning & Coordination:

• Develop detailed project execution plans (PEP), schedules, and resource plans.
• Ensure project scope, deliverables, milestones, and timelines are clearly defined and communicated.
• Lead project kickoff meetings and align all stakeholders on project expectations.

Project Execution & Delivery:

• Coordinate daily project activities across engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, and
• logistics.
• Monitor work progress against baseline plans and initiate corrective actions where necessary.
• Ensure timely completion of fabrication, installation, testing, and commissioning activities.

Cost, Budget & Resource Management:

• Prepare project budgets and cost forecasts.
• Track expenditures, manage cost variations, and drive cost-control initiatives.
• Ensure optimal utilization of manpower, equipment, and materials.

Stakeholder & Client Relationship Management:

• Serve as the primary contact for clients, contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Provide weekly progress reports, dashboards, and project performance updates.
• Manage expectations, resolve conflicts, and maintain strong client relationships.

Risk & Issue Management:

• Identify project risks early and develop mitigation plans.
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions where required.
• Ensure strict adherence to HSE guidelines and permit-to-work systems.

Quality Assurance & Compliance:

• Ensure all project deliverables comply with technical specifications, industry standards, and client requirements.
• Oversee inspections, FAT, SAT, quality checks, and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and contractual obligations.

Team Leadership & Supervision:

• Coordinate the work of project engineers, supervisors, subcontractors, and site teams.
• Lead weekly site coordination meetings and ensure seamless communication among departments.
• Coach and mentor team members to improve capability and performance.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Maintain complete project documentation, including drawings, change orders, RFIs, quality records, and close-out reports.
• Prepare and submit project closeout reports and lessons-learned documentation.

Key Performance Indicator

• Project delivered on schedule and within approved budget
• Client satisfaction rating
• HSE compliance (zero LTI, incidents closed on time)
• Project margin vs. planned margin
• Quality of deliverables and rejection rates
• Accuracy of project reporting and documentation
• Change management efficiency (variation control)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field.
• COREN, NSE certification, will be an added advantage
• PMP, PRINCE2, or relevant project management certification (an advantage).
• Must have 7–10 years of experience managing EPC/fabrication/construction projects.
• Experience in oil and gas fabrication yards or heavy industrial environments preferred.
• Proven track record delivering medium-to-large-scale projects successfully
• Strong knowledge of EPC/fabrication/construction project cycles
• Understanding of engineering drawings, fabrication processes, and QA/QC standards
• Cost control, budgeting, and project scheduling proficiency (e.g., MS Project, Primavera)
• Contract management and commercial awareness.
• Leadership and team management
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Strong stakeholder and communication skills
• Negotiation and conflict resolution
• High level of accountability and ownership

Salary
N1,500,000 - N2,000,000 / Month.

Application Closing Date
24th May, 2026.