E&I Project Manager
Our client are seeking an experienced and driven Project Manager with a strong background in managing complex industrial projects, ideally within the oil & gas, power , or heavy industrial sectors.
The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of hands-on construction experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role, and will bring a deep understanding of project planning, commercial controls, HSEQ compliance, and subcontractor management. They will be a strong communicator and problem-solver with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage multiple priorities, and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and within scope.
A solid grasp of contracts, budgeting, scheduling, and reporting is essential, along with the ability to mentor staff and drive continuous improvement throughout the project lifecycle.
Responsibilities:
* Prepare pre-mobilisation plans and pre-construction requirements, including HSE Plans, Quality Plans, RAMS and ITPs.
* Validation and preparation of commercial budgets and essential reporting structures
* Responsible for Construction, HSEQ, Commercial and Project Controls functions of the project.
* Assess and monitor deployment of labour, supervision and equipment during the course of construction, paying particular attention to available work fronts.
* Ensure that methods of work are up to date, efficient and in accordance with company and client safety policies and Occupational Health and Safety.
* Set up, update and monitor the Project Measure and SE.
* Investigate and account for any deviations from budget man-hours / Norms on a weekly basis.
* Ensure that Take-Offs of all Construction Drawings are carried out to record and manage any changes on an ongoing basis throughout the project cycle are being carried out.
* Ensure construction installation keeps to plan and any delays are recorded and communicated to the client with the respective Cause & Effect analysis.
* Ensure the completion and submission of early warnings/ variations for any additional works outside of the agreed scope of work.
* Attend site meetings with the client and chair internal weekly meetings.
* Official correspondence to/from client.
* Ensure construction organisation is adequate, that staff at all levels understand their role and responsibilities and that effective delegation takes place.
* Managing project health and safety with support from the HSE Manager.
* Work closely with the quantity surveyor to develop monthly progress applications that include all values relating to labour, materials management, plant and equipment, and escalation.
* Monitor and maintain project cost control and reporting, ensuring efficient work practices, time & attendance, working hours, pay rates, labour mix etc.
* Managing procurement, Tender Evaluation, and subcontractor selection, and following through with implementation, forecasting, and contract closeout.
* Train and mentor junior and intermediate staff.
* Work with project personnel to resolve technical and constructability issues.
* Prepare and administer multiple subcontracts.
* Prepare daily/weekly/monthly reports – HSE/Procurement/P.Controls/Commercial/Quality/Engineering/Construction
* Ensure the project is fully compliant with all applicable HSEQ policies and procedures.
Qualifications and Requirements
* 10+ years of construction experience with a minimum of 5 years as a Construction Manager or Degree Qualified Engineer with 10+years project-based experience
* Relevant post-secondary construction/trades-related education
* Preference given to those with experience in the O&G, Power and heavy industrial sectors