PROJECT MANAGER (EARLY PRODUCTION FACILITIES)

Plans and delivers EPF projects on schedule, scope, budget and quality, acting as the single point of contact for all stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute project plans meeting scope, schedule, budget, quality and HSE requirements.
• Lead multidisciplinary engineering, construction, commissioning, operations and maintenance teams.
• Manage resource plans, cost control, forecasting and performance reporting.
• Identify and mitigate project, operational and HSE risks; coordinate fabrication, procurement, inspection and logistics.

Experiences and Exposures:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration, Industrial Management, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry, including project execution, operations, maintenance, production facilities, and well testing environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary and crossfunctional teams during engineering, construction, commissioning, operations, and maintenance phases of projects.
• Proven track record of leading project execution while maintaining alignment with cost, schedule, quality, safety, and contractual requirements.
• Experience in planning and coordinating fabrication activities, supply chain interfaces, procurement processes, inspection management, and project delivery schedules.
• Exposure to production facilities, surface production systems, early production facilities (EPF), maintenance management, asset integrity, and reliability-centered maintenance programs.
• Experience interfacing directly with National Oil Companies (NOCs), external customers, contractors, fabricators, and internal stakeholders.
• Proven capability in budget management, resource planning, workforce management, forecasting, and operational performance improvement.
• Experience with project risk identification, mitigation planning, change management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Exposure to engineering reviews, commissioning activities, maintenance strategy development, and operational readiness programs.
• International experience across multiple geographic regions and multicultural environments is preferred.
• Strong background in HSE leadership, process safety, regulatory compliance, and operational risk management.
• Experience supporting proposal development, project feasibility reviews, technical evaluations, and customer engagement activities.

How to Apply: Upload your CV and Cover letter only. Quote the job ID and Title. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Closing on or before COB 25/10/2026.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Oildrop Africa Limited is an equal opportunity employer. All positions require deep commitment to a zero-harm safety culture.

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