Job Description

Job Title: Project Manager – Oil & Gas Sector
Experience Level: 15+ Years in Oil and Gas Sector
Location: Djibouti 

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Civil Engineering

Job Summary: Seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong engineering background and significant experience in the Oil & Gas sector, particularly in the development of tank terminals, process units, and plants. The ideal candidate will possess excellent technical, leadership, and organizational skills to oversee and coordinate multi-disciplinary engineering teams, ensuring successful project execution from inception to completion.

Key Responsibilities:

1.    Engineering and Design:

• Lead and contribute to the design and engineering efforts within the Oil & Gas industry, specifically for tank terminals, process units, and plant facilities.
• Ensure technical excellence by applying engineering principles, practices, and methodologies effectively.
• Monitor engineering phases, reviewing and approving drawings and documentation as necessary.

2.    Project Leadership and Team Coordination:

• Lead and manage a team of specialized engineers across various disciplines, ensuring collaborative and efficient project execution.
• Inspire, motivate, and guide team members to achieve project goals, maintaining a high level of productivity and morale.
• Oversee coordination with the QA/QC Manager to ensure quality compliance throughout all engineering activities.

3.    Communication and Stakeholder Management:

• Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, facilitating effective collaboration at all organizational levels.
• Coordinate feedback, input, and findings from various disciplines, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
• Engage with sub-consultants, contractors, and external agencies to define technical specifications, acquire approvals, and secure statutory clearances.

4.    Project Planning and Risk Management:

• Develop and implement risk management and mitigation strategies, proactively addressing engineering-related risks.
• Organize, prioritize, and oversee tasks to ensure project deadlines and objectives are consistently met.
• Conduct site surveys, review Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), prepare inquiries, and participate in technical discussions with clients and contractors for scope finalization.

5.    Project Monitoring and Compliance:

• Coordinate multi-disciplinary project activities, managing contractors and vendors to adhere to schedules and deadlines.
• Host project review meetings to evaluate progress, ensuring compliance with HSSE (Health, Safety, Security, and Environment) and Quality standards.
• Track project costs, resource allocation, and prevent time overruns while maintaining a high standard of quality.

Required Skills:

• Strong technical expertise in engineering principles and project management within the Oil & Gas sector.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with a proven track record in team management and motivation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in risk management, including proactive risk identification and mitigation strategies.
• Exceptional organizational skills with a focus on meeting project deadlines and objectives.