Project Manager Job at WorleyParsons

WorleyParsons has had a presence in Africa since the 1970's when Parsons E&C established their offices in Cairo, Egypt. Since that time the company has continued to spread across the continent and in 2003 a joint venture was established in Lagos, Nigeria to form DeltaAfrik Engineering Limited. Over the past five years, WorleyParsons has executed more than 100 projects in over 15 countries. In 2003 a joint venture was established in Lagos, Nigeria to form DeltaAfrik Engineering Limited. Worley Parsons has the skills and technologies to address all challenges, from small brownfield services contracts to mega greenfield projects. Our service capability covers the entire asset lifecycle: from identifying the opportunity to the operating phase.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Project Manager

Requisition ID: LAG006U
Job Location: Lagos
Job: Project Management
Schedule: Full-time
Employment Type: Employee
Job Level:  Experienced
Reporting Manager Title: Manager of Projects.

Job Purpose

• General Purpose of Role Provides direction and project management to ensure project completion in accordance with contractual obligations.
• Defines project goals and devises methods to accomplish them; develops in-depth knowledge of customer objectives, contract terms, and corporate policies.  Plans, organizes, manages, and controls projects with the established policies, procedures, systems, and requirements approved by the Worley.
• Supervises project personnel through subordinate leaders. Project managers will exhibit leadership skills necessary to achieve project goals.

Global Level Details:
Global Level Summary:

• Typically manages multiple small projects, a single medium project or a portion of a large or mega project within the organization and/or for customers, with daily operational responsibilities.
• Responsible for implementing and administering project and Worley policies and procedures in order to successfully achieve project objectives.
• Works with others on the project team to develop technical/functional solutions to strategic project objectives.
• Solutions are derived from available resources provided internally and/or externally, including policies and procedures.  May serve as a proposal manager for small to medium projects.

Qualifications
Qualifications, Accreditation, Training (Essential):

• University Degree, or equivalent, in related field or applicable discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.

Qualifications, Accreditation, Training (Desirable):

• Professional registration in local jurisdiction; Certified Program Management Professional by a globally recognized project management organization (IPMA, APM, PMI, AIPM).

Job Specific Knowledge / Experience (Essential):

• Typically 12+ years of experience, including 10 years of relevant supervisory, project management and/or technical experience; Workshare experience; E, EP Project experience.

Job Specific Knowledge / Experience (Desirable):

• Demonstrated PM experience leading small and medium projects or portions of large projects; EPCM, EPC including site assignments.

Decision Making:

• Works with self-initiated interaction with supervisor and self-initiated technical guidance. Influence over duties.
• Work is assigned only in terms of broad objectives to be accomplished, and is reviewed for policy, soundness of approach and general effectiveness.
• Work is reviewed to ensure conformity with project policy and for coordination of other Worley departments.

Supervision Received:

• Works with self-initiated interaction with supervisor and self-initiated technical guidance. Influence over duties.
• Receives administrative direction based on project and organization policies and objectives.
• Work is reviewed to ensure conformity with project directives, policy and for coordination of other Worley departments.

Supervision Authority:

• Assigns project work and gives technical guidance to people assigned to work on medium sized projects.
• Reviews work for technical accuracy and adequacy.
• May have direct and indirect reports and authority for performance evaluations impacting pay.
• May make recommendations concerning selection, training, rating and discipline of people.

Systems & Tools (Essential):

• Advanced understanding of systems, processes and tools related to field.
• Able to assist others and troubleshoot issues.
• Competent in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint.
• organize information from many sources and retain as per the prescribed format and policies.

Systems & Tools (Desirable):

• May be involved in the development of new systems, processes and tools; Competent in Microsoft Access and Visio.

Key Competencies:
Health & Safety:

• Understands and embraces Life.
• Demonstrates full commitment to all health and safety matters and provides safety leadership to project team.
• Satisfies all requirements of project safety compliance including Safety by Design, Constructability and Maintainability.
• Has participated in Constructability, Operability and Maintainability Workshops.

Leadership:

• Defines and selects team required to deliver scope of work.
• Effectively leads project team comprised of multi‐discipline/ multi‐location members.
• Sets clear objectives for the project team including scope, schedule, productivity and budget targets.
• Oversees, motivates and monitors the performance of the team, ensuring quality and timeliness of assignments and roles, and addresses any performance gaps.
• Implements communication tools and process to ensure all team members are informed about project status and key performance indicators.
• Demonstrates the ability to build support for ideas, presenting alternatives and recommendations persuasively.

Technical Expertise:

• Ensures Worley methodologies, processes, tools and systems are used throughout the project and compliance requirements are met/satisfied.
• Applies knowledge of all aspects of a project (engineering, procurement, quality control, etc.) to oversee the successful execution of the project plan.
• Ensures design team is aware and complying with customer Basis of Design and applicable codes and regulations.
• Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Demonstrated understanding of EPC project delivery workflow and coordination.
• Basic exposure and understanding of procurement/subcontracting and on-site construction support.

Financial Acumen:

• Applies in-depth knowledge of customer contract to the oversight and management of the project.
• Strong understanding and application of business drivers, financial reporting standards.
• Project design deliverables and design quantities are tracked and analysed.
• Understands project cost buildup including gross margin.
• Tracks cost and schedule and uses analytical skill to forecast trends.
• Ensures proper change control processes are understood and used by the project team.

Execution Planning & Performance:

• Experienced in preparing Project Execution Plan covering all aspects of the scope.
• Has considered previous lessons learned as inputs to planning the project execution.
• Interprets and understands key elements of the project schedule and resource plan.
• Manages execution, coordination, and implements regular reviews/controls to track project progress.
• Good understanding of Project Control Reports, identifies problem areas and implements recovery plans.
• Incorporates Value Creation and Sustainable Solutions objectives into project plan, measures and delivers objectives.

Communication & Networking:

• Effectively communicate and take a leadership role in preparing and presenting proposals and reports to staff and management.
• Implements clear communication protocols, processes and tools for the project team.
• Resolves issues and conflicts within the project team including customer.
• Effectively relates with people across levels, functions, geography and cultures.
• Clearly communicates project requirements, contractual requirements, customer expectations, KPI and project status with project team.
• Creates an environment for open communication and builds high performing team on trust and respect.
• Works collaboratively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.

Customer & Stakeholder Management:

• Identifies and understands the customer’s key drivers (KPIs).
• Manages customer representatives and other significant stakeholders.
• Manages and nurtures customer and stakeholder relationship based on established expectations and communication protocols.
• Develops a relationship of trust and respect with ability to discuss project progress, challenges and issues in a transparent manner.

Risk & Opportunity Management:

• Identifies potential risks or new risks as the project progresses and effectively develops risk mitigation, contingency and resolution plans.
• Follows Worley risk management procedures.
• Keeps detailed risk register that stays current and is tracked & communicated on a regular basis (at least monthly).
• Utilizes Risk Register items as the basis for any project contingency budget.