Wood is currently recruiting for a Project Manager with extensive experience in the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical or similar sector of the industry to provide support to our Client in the execution of projects in SECUNDA
Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:
- Identify and communicate the objectives for the project team in accordance with the contract terms, scope of work and corporate policy
- Communicate these objectives to the project team, Departmental Managers, and Client
- Organise the project team in consultation with Departmental Managers and agree the assignment of all key personnel
- Motivate the project team towards the determined objectives, by generating enthusiasm for the project, and by maintaining continued personal interest in achieving set targets
- Achieve scheduled performance, cost, quality, health, safety and environmental requirements of the project from contract award to Client’s acceptance
- Ensure that designated systems are adopted by the project team as soon as possible, after contract award
- Negotiate all contract changes with the Client
- Act as primary contact and maintain satisfactory relations with the Client
- Ensure that the requirements of secrecy agreements are strictly observed
- For Project Directors and Senior Project Managers only, deputise when requested for the Manager Operations
- Be familiar with the current application of computer systems of the business and endeavour to optimise their use and development within the project/department budget, both to solve technical problems and to promote the effective management of information
- To ensure that the Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Policy is implemented and understood by all supervised staff
- Where a Project Executive is assigned to a project, the Project Director / Manager shall report to the Project Executive This is in no way reduces the single point responsibility of the Project Director / Manager for the successful execution of the project
- Lead and support assigned proposals This includes developing in conjunction with proposals the execution strategy
- Present execution plans at proposal review stage
]Skills / Qualifications:
Qualifications:
Knowledge, skills and experience:
- Contracts experience
- Experience gained from execution of projects in the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical or similar sector of the industry and understanding key drivers for delivery of successful project execution
- Cultural awareness and diplomacy
Desires
- Experience gained from international projects (involving overseas travel)
Personal attributes:
- Effective conflict resolution skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Sympathetic and a good listenerand networking ability
Candidates who reside in Secunda will be given preferencen
Company Overview:
Wood is a global leader in the delivery of project, engineering and technical services to energy and industrial markets. We operate in more than 60 countries, employing around 60,000 people, with revenues of over $10 billion. We provide performance-driven solutions throughout the asset life cycle, from concept to decommissioning across a broad range of industrial markets, including the upstream, midstream and downstream oil & gas, power & process, environment and infrastructure, clean energy, mining, nuclear, and general industrial sectors. www.woodplc.com
Diversity Statement:[
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
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