SURF Project Control Lead & Contract Engineer (Resident Status) at IOTA Group

IOTA Group was founded in 1982, by the entrepreneur Jean-Claude CUSIN and stands today as a leading International Independent Energy Consultant Services Firm. Ever since its inception, this initial entrepreneurial state of mind has never stopped being the essence of IOTA’s approach to business success and true long-term value creation for its Customers.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: SURF Project Control Lead & Contract Engineer (Resident Status)

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Job Type: Full-time

Job Purpose

• Following Contract award and FID, the Project Control Lead & Contract Engineer supports the SURF Package Manager in the delivery of the EPCC contract from award to operations, with primary accountability for contract administration, cost control, schedule control, change management, and risk management.
• The role ensures rigorous compliance with contractual terms, proactive identification and management of variations and claims, and accurate cost and schedule reporting, with the objective of delivering the SURF Project within the approved budget and schedule, contributing to a safe execution with no major H3SE incidents, and supporting start-up and operations no later than Q4 2028.

Activities

• Contract Administration & GovernanceCoordinate and supervise the administration of the EPCC contract(s) for the IMA SURF package in full compliance with Company's procedures, including contract implementation, correspondence management, variation control, claims assessment, and contract close-out.
• Project Controls, Documentation & ReportingEnsure proper implementation of project control standards, including cost, schedule, and change control reporting. Coordinate with the DCC function to ensure accurate documentation management and preparation of execution, monthly, and management reports with appropriate quality and consistency.
• Planning & Scheduling Control Develop, maintain, and control the package execution schedule, monitor progress against the baseline, identify critical paths and deviations, and support the Package Manager with mitigation measures and recovery actions where required.
• Cost Control & Budget Management In close coordination with Finance / Cost Control, supervise cost monitoring, commitment tracking, forecasting, and budget performance for the SURF package. Ensure early identification and proper justification of cost deviations and change impacts.
• Change & Variation Management Consolidate, assess, and document all technical, schedule, and commercial changes, ensuring compliance with Company's change management processes. Advise the Package Manager on the cost and schedule implications of changes and support negotiations where required.
• Contractual & Commercial Support Provide contractual and commercial advice to the Package Manager, including assessment of Contractor positions, review of estimates, and support for SMRs, variations, and claims resolution, ensuring robust justification and documentation.
• Monitor and control project performance including:
  • Cost => at any time be able to provide EFC;
  • Planning => at any time have an updated P50 planning and a good understanding of P10 and P90;
  • Identify any deviation in cost and schedule and make proposals / implement to corrective actions.
• Nigerian Content Compliance Monitor and ensure compliance with Nigerian Content requirements applicable to the SURF package, including reporting obligations, coordination with relevant stakeholders, and consolidation of Nigerian Content performance data.
• Team Leadership & Coordination Manage and coordinate the Project Control and PMC resources dedicated to the SURF package, ensuring alignment of activities, workload prioritization, and consistent application of project control and contract management standards.
• Stakeholder Management.
• Monitor and maintain good relationships with Partners (AMNI) and Authorities and ensure efficient coordination between EPC contractors.
• Monitor and maintain good relationships with local communities.

Accountabilities

• Budget Control Support- Monitor and control commitments, forecasts and trends and escalate to Package manager
• Schedule Control Support- Monitor and control SURF package schedule, critical path and trend analysis, flag deviations with potential impact on other packages or first gas
• Project Control Team Leadership- Coordinate effective workload management and application of controls forteam and resources
• Invoice & Progress Validation- Review and validate all reports, progress statements, and contractualdocumentation supporting invoices, ensuring alignment with actual progress, contract terms, and approvedchanges prior to Package Manager endorsement.
• Contract Administration & Change Control- handling of claims, risks and formal correspondence

HSE Objectives

• Familiarize self with Company's emergency procedures, carry out assigned responsibilities safely and report any incident, unsafe act, or operation•Nurture and maintain high level of safety culture within the organization, contractors and subcontractors
• Ensure all personnel under his/her supervision are well trained and aware of their HSE responsibilities withcontinuous monitoring.
• Support and enforce the HSE Project objectives and directives. Make safety suggestions, report any anomalies,unsafe acts or conditions observed.

• Promote and enforce HSE awareness of PMC and site personnel at all levels through proactive approach (site tour management, HSE meetings, etc.) within the team.

Requirements
Qualifications / Experienced Required:

• Project Controls (Cost, Schedule & Risk Mgt): level 4.
• Contract Administration & Change Mgt: level 4.
• External stakeholder Mgt / political sense: level 3.
• Negotiation: level 4.
• (Degree of Mastery: 1: weak - 2: medium - 3: good - 4: excellent).
• Professional Experience (number of years) : 15.
• Experience within project and project Control and contract administration: (number of years) : 10.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
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