Sr. Project Manager

At PIC Group, Inc., our emphasis is on excellence. We recruit the strongest candidates in the power generation industry. As a global service provider, we continually seek talented individuals.

Title: Sr Project Manager

Position Type: Contract

Contract Length: 6 months

Location: Nigeria

Reports to: Sr. Director, O&M Services

Status: Exempt

Job Summary

PIC Group has an excellent opportunity for a senior level Project Manager that will have responsibility of overseeing a power generation asset located in Nigeria. The Sr. Project Manager will report to the Sr. Director of O&M services and play a vital role in overseeing development and implementation of Operations and Maintenance programs and processes at the plant location. The Sr. Project Manager located in Nigeria for the duration of the assignment with travel as needed to company offices, and various offices located in Nigeria and/or Mainland USA. The Project Manager will have responsibility to plan, direct, coordinate, and monitor activities of assigned project. The Project Manager ensures company goals and objectives are accomplished within the prescribed time frame, within budget and to the intended efficiencies of the project as well as providing the broader team with a level of experience and support to manage projects in a manner that maximizes customer satisfaction. The Project Manager will interact and coordinate with key decision makers at the corporate level and plant level, both internal and external to PIC Group, including representatives of client organizations, project vendors, contractors, support agencies, and regulatory authorities.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Take on any site-specific projects and activities as assigned which may include supporting contract management activities, personnel evaluations, O&M program implementation, and plant assessments.
• Develop plans / schedules and present to corporate management for review and approval, once approved, present to O&M support team for review and execution.
• Develop budgets and forecast for power facilities.
• Identify extra work opportunities and pro-actively discuss this with Customer to develop new work orders and change orders.
• Oversee commercial process to draft work orders and change orders and support negotiations with Customer.
• Support the development, implementation and training of the O&M Standards and related programs.
• Provide mentoring and guidance to the site O&M team with respect to O&M program optimization.
• Review, evaluate, and recommend plant improvement projects. This would include a description and cost benefit analysis.
• Review, evaluate and report on project status, schedules, and budgets.
• Prepare project reports for management or others.
• Confer with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems.
• Coordinate project activities with team members.
• Resolve problems using solutions that involve new techniques, technologies, or concepts.
• Represent the company to review and take action to meet contractual obligations.
• Advise company management on adverse situations as they arise.
• Review, evaluate, and comment on project proposals from others. determine financial validity of proposed projects and rank according to profitability criteria.
• Perform O&M assessments and other duties as assigned.
  
  

Job Requirements

• Ability to read and understand corporate programs, policies, procedures, and instructions specific to the O&M contracts.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills and a proficiency with Microsoft suite of program including Word, Excel, Project, Visio, and PowerPoint.
• Valid US Passport with the ability to travel internationally to countries where PIC is doing business.
• Position may require extended working hours with the possibility of weekend and holiday work, as required by schedules, workload, and plant conditions.
• Must be willing to live and work in Nigeria
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Physical requirements include working on feet for 12-hour periods, requiring stair and ladder climbing; and routinely lifting 75 pounds.
• Protective equipment must be worn in the performance of some duties (e.g., hard hats, safety glasses, air masks, ear protection, chemical suits, hot gloves, and high voltage protective equipment, etc.).
• Work with hazardous materials may be required.
  
  

Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline or equivalent experience is required.
• 10+ years of experience in a power industry position required.
• 10+ years of operations and maintenance experience is required.
• 5+ years of experience in a project management role, managing complex projects is required.
• Experience in O&M Contract Management and oversight preferred.
• Experience working in Africa preferred
  
  

PIC Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer competitive wages and benefits. We seek out and employ talented individuals who meet the qualifications for each position. Due to the large number of responses we receive to our postings, only those applicants with the required experience and qualifications will be contacted.









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