Technical Manager In a Reputable Oil and Gas Company

Adexen Recruitment Agency has been mandated by one of the key players in the Nigerian Oil & Gas construction sector, to recruit suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:     Job Title: Technical Manager Job Reference: 1417 Location: Lagos, Nigeria Industry: Construction & Real Estate Function: Engineering Job Description

• The incumbent will be responsible for the overall direction and coordination of the technical aspects for all preconstruction and EPC activities to meet all owner, contractually, regulatory, and statutory requirements.

• Detailed review of the technical requirements for all pursuits which includes a scope and specification review and creation of a technical memorandum.
• Assist in scope definition for major suppliers and subcontracts.
• Evaluate technical data and proposals from major material/equipment suppliers and subcontracts and make recommendations.
• Develop and implement efficient instrument integrations.
• Develop projects methodologies (planning, progress measurement and execution plan)
• Assist on the development of technical offers
• Independently lead and manage the engineering function and manage a team of multi-discipline engineers for various EPC projects from inquiry stage to project execution stage.
• Involvement in detailed design calculations, preparation of engineering data sheets & specifications, shop fabrication drawings and trouble shooting of design problems resulting from shop and field capabilities.
• Work with and provide technical guidance and advice to the execution teams for EPC projects.
• Ensure appropriate level of engineering is completed for the bid phase to support a proper estimate.
• Review and comment on bid quantities developed at the proposal phase.
• Review and approve the detailed design requirements of the project including overall engineering deliverables and schedule. Also review engineering proposal to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Oversight of the subcontracted engineering scope and deliverables in compliance with project requirements.
• Attend regular design and project reviews with project team and owner.
• Pre-award activities such as preliminary design, preparation of tender drawings and material take-offs, cost estimation of material, plant & preliminaries, collaborating with commercial / procurement in preparation of quotation, material sourcing & vendor development.
• Front end with clients and handle queries and clarifications for the various engineering disciplines.
• Work closely with the project management team and ensure proper execution of the job within the specified scope.
• Manage the design issues with the sub contractors and ensure compliance with the client design.
• Work with procurement and subcontract departments in preparation of long lead time items list, approved vendor list etc.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• At least 10 years of experience in petrochemical, oil & gas and/or power projects
• Proven experience in project execution and risk management.
• Experience of handling all the three phase of project i.e engineering, procurement & construction phase.
• At least 5 years of engineering management for an engineering firm or EPC contractor. Some field experience is preferred.
• Strong design and analytical skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.