Senior Project Manager - Petrofac

Petrofac is a leading international service provider to the energy industry with a diverse client portfolio including many of the world's leading energy companies.

We design, build, manage, and maintain infrastructure for our clients. We recruit, reward, and develop our people based on merit regardless of race, nationality, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability. We value our people and treat everyone who works for or with Petrofac fairly and without discrimination.

The world is rethinking its energy supply and energy security needs, planning for a phased transition to alternative energy sources. We are here to help our clients meet these evolving energy needs.

This is an exciting time to join us on this journey.

We support flexible working requests and have adopted a hybrid approach for most of our office-based roles. We ask employees to be present in the office at least three days per week.

Are you ready to bring the right energy to Petrofac and help us deliver a better future for everyone?

JOB TITLE: Senior Project Manager (Transportation & Installation)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and coordinate all projects/sites activity with responsibility for the execution of the project in compliance with all contractual requirements ensuring that resource usage is optimized to achieve or exceed Petrofac's projected profit margins. Occasionally leads proposal preparation efforts.
• Review contract/tendering documentation to ensure a thorough understanding of the contract requirements and direct preliminary planning stages as necessary.
• Coordinate the work of the mobilization team to ensure that all necessary activities are reviewed with active actions appropriately assigned, timescales agreed, and relevant parties briefed with new communication channels established wherever necessary.
• Establish along with the Project Management Team the resourcing requirements for respective project segments including staffing and plant to ensure that these are accurate and realistic and that any necessary steps needed to supply resources have been arranged.
• Coordinate in conjunction with the Project Management Team the development and establishment of the project planning package together with the mechanisms for monitoring subsequent progress against that plan. Ensure that corrective action is agreed upon and implemented at the appropriate level as and when variations from plans occur.
• Liaise with relevant staff to ensure that the project monitoring system is implemented adequately and that output on financial performance is reviewed at the appropriate level and frequency to ensure effective control of the project budget.
• Provide adequate resources and expertise onsite to ensure the effective supervision, monitoring, and control of the work being undertaken to ensure full compliance with all relevant standards and Petrofac's policies and procedures.
• Review project insurance requirements and initiate action to secure coverage in line with contractual obligations.
• Review Safety and QA/QC project plans with respective functional heads and submit them to the client for approval.
• Resolve any contractual/legal matters and ensure that appropriate action is taken which does not compromise nor expose Petrofac to unnecessary risk.
• Maintain regular reviews of the demobilization plans of the workforce and plant as the project progresses to facilitate the relocation of the workforce and the further utilization or disposal of the plant.
• Act as the Company’s official representative with clients, suppliers, partners, and third-party contractors negotiating terms and conditions where necessary ensuring that Company interests are both optimized and protected.
• Monitor the performance of suppliers and subcontractors to determine compliance with contractual obligations. Resolve issues arising from disputes or substandard performance.
• Monitor payments from clients and initiate payments to suppliers and subcontractors ensuring all terms and conditions have been met.
• Manage the preparation and presentation of the final documentation and liaise with the client for the issuance of the acceptance certificate and release of performance bonds and bank guarantees.
• Participate in a formal review of the project with relevant parties upon completion and identify opportunities for learning and development.
• Establish and maintain good relations with clients, partners, and local authorities aimed at safeguarding and promoting Petrofac's interests.
• Provide commercial and technical input for the Contracts Department at the estimation stage when requested ensuring that adequate provision is made for all proposed activities.
• Keep abreast of industry developments and approve and manage the implementation of technological advances to enhance Petrofac's capabilities.
• Carry out any other activities as and when required by the direct supervisor.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Degree in Engineering or related fields.
• 10 years of experience in managing large offshore projects especially in renewable energy (offshore wind).
• PMP or equivalent project management certification is preferred.
• Strong experience in overseeing all project phases from planning to execution ensuring deadlines and budgets are met.
• Skilled at reviewing contracts, managing legal issues, and minimizing risks to the company.
• Ability to accurately plan and allocate resources including staff, equipment, and plant needs.
• Expertise in monitoring project finances ensuring projects stay on budget and addressing any deviations.
• Excellent skills in coordinating with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and the project team.
• Knowledge of Safety and QA/QC standards ensuring all work complies with company policies and industry regulations.
• Capable of monitoring supplier performance and resolving issues with subcontractors.
• Experience in preparing final project documents and obtaining client acceptance upon project completion.
• Strong ability to build and maintain positive relationships with clients, partners, and local authorities.
• Staying updated with the latest industry technologies and trends to improve project outcomes.