Manager, project at International Energy Services Limited (IESL) in Port Harcourt, Rivers

Position Overview

The Manager, project is responsible for the on-time completion of a multi-disciplinary EPCM lump sum project in the Petroleum sector sector. Based in Port Harcourt, the position covers the full scope of program duration from FEED/engineering through procurement, on-site implementation, pre-initiating, initiating, and first gas/begin-up. The incumbent will offer direction across all trades (Civil, Mechanical, E&I, Earthworks, and Communications), guarantee alignment to binding obligations, oversee modifications/scope changes, and bargain productively with the customer (CPY).

Procurement & Stock Chain:

• Oversee procurement plan and speeding up of long-head items.
• Ensure vendor adherence with requirements, Quality assurance/Quality control guidelines, and Nigerian Content qualifications (NCDMB).
• Organize logistics, shipping, and dispatch to on-site.

Stakeholder engagement:

• Serve as the single point of responsibility with the Customer (CPY) and project sponsors.
• Build and preserve solid connections with compliance-related bodies, JV associates, organizer networks, and subcontractors.
• Offer clear status updates and information exchange to top level management and participants.

Team lead:

• Head a multidisciplinary project team across engineering, building, Health, safety, and environment, Quality assurance/Quality control, expense management, and initiating.
• Train and formulate local Nigerian employees in line with local content targets.
• Build teamwork, responsibility, and ongoing development.

Credentials & Expertise

• Bsc in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Petroleum, Electrical, or associated).
• 10–15 years’ project coordination expertise in Petroleum sector EPCM/EPC projects, with a minimum of 5 in a executive function.
• Established history in coordinating lump sum agreements from engineering to first gas.
• Solid understanding of agreement administration, requests, scope changes, and customer talks.
• Qualifications: PMP®, PRINCE2®, or equivalent (compulsory).
• Expertise with Primavera P6, MS Project, and project regulates resources.
• Expertise in Nigerian rules (NCDMB, NUPRC/DPR, NIPEX) and local content adherence.

Core Skills:

• Project implementation (engineering to begin-up).
• Agreement management & bargain (requests, scope changes, adjustment orders).
• Multi-discipline synchronization (civil, mechanical, E&I, communications).
• Health, safety, and environment executive guidance & legal adherence.
• Stakeholder engagement & information exchange.
• Financial strategic insight & expense management.
• Executive guidance, team development, and strategic judgment under pressure