mselect is hiring an Assistant GPP Project Manager for an international oil and gas operator in Basrah. Candidates must have a minimum 12 years of relevant experience and be fluent in English.
JOB OBJECTIVE
- Assistant GPP Project Manager shall be responsible, under direction of the GPP Project Manager, for supervise HSE, Risk, Quality, Design, Procurement, Planning, Construction, Pre-commissioning, Commissioning, start-up and hand over, Contract administration, Document controlling, technical/ coordinating interface works of overall project’s activities of CPF area
- Assist in managing the project team successfully and collaboratively
- Manage project files and flow of information for assigned project
- Participate in developing and maintaining project schedules in managing subcontracts
- Assist with field quality control, subcontractor coordination, photo documentation, takeover activities, and project closeout
- Assist GPP Project Manager with project financials and cost procedures
- Perform site safety walks, promoting and enforcing safe work practices
- Use project management and scheduling software consistently and accurately
- Attend all projects events including meetings, trainings, workshops
- Taken responsibility for the detailed set up and day to day management of the construction site organization
- To prepare concern, management report for improve management of GPP Project
- Coordinating among surface Facility teams, in the company, with PMC and contactors
- Other related duties as assigned or needed
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Project Management:
- Assist to manage Scope, Organization, Quality, Cost and Time for the GPP Project
- Manage Plan, Schedule, and Control the GPP Project
- Review of resources planning and requirements of EPC Contractors in the area of responsibility
- Interaction with Engineering Team for all project deliverables
- Vetting of design changes
- Cost, Schedule and Progress
- Periodic review/comparison of progress and budget schedules and forecast in the area of responsibility
- Recommendations on recovery schedule in case of delay in the area of responsibility
- Evaluation of design changes and related impact to budget and schedule
- Conducting regular site safety checks
- Ensure safe working practices in delivery of project are complied with
- Supports delivery of health and safety policy and standards
- Participate in constructability studies and other design studies
- Monitor Invoicing and payments of EPC Contractors
- Assist in maintaining strict control of QA/QC procedures
- Ensure compliance with project requirements, drawings, specification etc
- Ensures that all materials and systems are tested in compliance with approved specification and ITP's
- Manage supervision and monitoring of performance of EPC Contractors and to deliver to established project objectives in the area of responsibility
- Follow up the delivery of temporary and permanent project material (Company free issued material but also EPC supplied material) in the area of responsibility
- Coordinate and align activities of Construction management team with other Company Departments on Site in the area of responsibility
- Ensure the effective transfer of project data and information between PMT/PMC and EPC Contractors
- Assist in achieving successful pre-commissioning, commissioning, start up and hand over of the project
Health, Security, Safety and Environment:
- Ensure compliance with all relevant HSSE management policies, procedures and controls within own area, monitoring, reviewing and evaluating on a continuous basis, and a responsible environmental attitude
- Leading by example and develop a strong safety-first culture within the own and (sub)contractor workforce. Strong focus on personal safety
- To Ensures that EPCC contractor following the company HSSE policies and procedures
- To prepare concerned report for improvement of HSSE management of GPP Project
- To Ensure the GPP Project HSSE plans are implemented, such as meeting, inspection, Audits, Trainings and incident investigation are documented, necessary correction and rectification measures are taken
- Conduct leader site Visit, self-verification visit, PTW campaign as per Company policies
People & Contractor Management:
- Participate in establishing the GPP Project organization, define roles and responsibilities and manage the activities and work performed by direct reports
- Manage the activities and work performed by Contractors. Build good relationships with key stakeholders
- Recommend training and development for team members to build their capabilities
- Contribute to knowledge dissemination/sharing in a way that assists with building internal capabilities
- Develop overview of contractor’s strengths and weaknesses and intervene as and when required exercising contractual rights
Prepare, Monitoring & Control Budgets and Plans:
- Monitor VOWD, budget projection and forecast reports and financial performance versus the budgets
- Plan and monitor project cost through reporting, analysis and identifying variances from the plans
- Communicate critical issues to the project manager in a timely manner with proposed solutions
- Inform project team of reaching important project milestones
- Oversee the engineering contractors on an ongoing basis
Contractor Selection:
- Assist in review and approval of the subcontractors /Vendors list with the Procurement Supply Chain Management (PSCM)
- Assist in performing due diligence for selected subcontractors /Vendors prior to award
- Assist in conducting technical and financial analysis of the proposals submitted by the subcontractors /Vendors along with the relevant departments or consultancies
- Lead contractor onboarding sessions and manage contract start-up
Policies, Systems, Processes and Procedures:
- Contribute to the development and implementation of the Project Management policies, systems, process and procedures, identifying potential areas of improvement
- Ensure compliance with corporate requirements on adherence to policies, procedures and instructions within own area related to all relevant regulatory directives to promote a safe and risk-free environment
- improvement of systems, processes and practices
COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Internal:
- Facilities Projects Department
- Finance, General Service Department, HSSE Department, O&M Department, legal, Subsurface Department, Procurement Supply Chain Management (PSCM), and Security
External:
- Partners, Basra Oil Company and Funding Partners
- Contractors, Vendors & Service providers
- Construction, EPC and maintenance Contractors
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
Minimum Qualifications:
- Degree in Engineering (MSc preferred)
- Professional certification in Project Management or proven experience
Minimum Experience:
- 12 years of post-qualification experience with experience in the oil and gas industry
- Work experience in the MENA Region, preferably in Iraq
- Demonstrated Project Management roles of at least two USD 50 million plus capital projects
Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:
- Project Management Certification
- Skilled in Influencing and Conflict Handling
- Skilled in Contract Management
- Ability to think laterally and provide creative solutions to deliver projects and give strategic directions
- Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively
- Ability to drive and achieve desired results within the defined time duration
- Ability to interact with internal and external customers in a multi-cultural environment
*Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.