Subsea Fabrication Project Manager at Ponticelli Nigeria Limited (PNL)

Ponticelli Nigeria  [PNL] is a subsidiary of Ponticelli Frères Group, a leading European services supplier to companies in the energy, industrial, and infrastructural sectors. PNL specializes in world-class construction and upgrade services for Oil and Gas facilities in the Nigerian market, both onshore and offshore.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Subsea Fabrication Project Manager

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Responsibilities
You will ensure:

• Full compliance with Quality, Safety, Health, and Environmental (QSHE) policies throughout the project.
• Fulfillment of all contractual obligations toward clients, service providers, and subcontractors.
• Achievement of financial and operational goals set by the group.
• Effective communication and coordination with all external stakeholders.

Your tasks will be (not exhaustive) :

• Oversee the fabrication of offshore subsea structures ensuring compliance with technical and QSHE standards.
• Prepare, review, and validate project proposals and contracts with management.
• Monitor project budgets, control costs, and ensure profitability.
• Track project progress, analyze performance, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Proactively communicate technical and schedule deviations to the client.
• Ensure accurate and compliant technical and administrative documentation.
• Manage project close-out activities including punch list resolution and final acceptance.
• Conduct project debriefings and report feedback to management.
• Lead and support the project team including performance reviews and training.
• Participate in recruitment and represent the company with third parties.
• Manage invoicing, variations, and claims for additional work.
• Organize and lead project kick-off and regular progress meetings (internal and client).
• Coordinate resource allocation including personnel, equipment, subcontractors, and purchases.
• Select, supervise, and evaluate subcontractors.

Profile Wanted

• Engineering Degree (general or specialized in subsea, structural, or mechanical disciplines) or equivalent experience in offshore/subsea fabrication and construction.
• At least 8 years of significant experience managing subsea fabrication projects.
• Deep understanding of subsea engineering, particularly related to mudmats and metallic offshore structures.
• Autonomous, proactive, reliable, rigorous, highly organized, and detail-oriented.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel and work offshore as required.
• Proficient in IT tools for project tracking and reporting.
• Ability to define and monitor project performance indicators (KPIs).
• Fluent in English.
• Proven expertise in managing complex projects from tender to completion.
• Strong ability to implement and enforce QSHE policies.
• Recognized leadership skills with the ability to delegate and supervise multidisciplinary teams.
• Experienced in stakeholder management and client communication.

How to Apply
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