Projects Group

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Job Summary

Plan and manage multiple projects of various sizes with respect to engineering, scope of work, budget, schedule, quality, safety, contract administration and personnel issues. Position may sometimes be required to execute small projects that include minor new construction, modifications, upgrades and repairs to a variety of offshore drilling rig configurations. The position requires technical and administrative control of the project in accordance with the agreed/authorized project objectives, schedule, commercial target, internal/external customer requirements as well as regulatory body and class society requirements. Travel to worksites will be required and may be up to 40% per year.

Job Description

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

• Manage projects with respect to engineering, scope of work, budget, schedule, quality, safety, contract administration and personnel issues through all project phases in accordance with the Stage Gate Process Handbook, URP Procedures manual, Company policies, standards and project objectives.
• Be the project focal point for all internal and external stake holders.
• Manage schedule and cost optimization in preparation for, and during, project execution.
• Prepare and submit project plans for senior management approval during the execution process.
• Manage and coordinate commissioning and rig acceptance with rig teams & customers.
• Conduct vendor contract negotiations in line with company strategy and objectives.
• Monitor and report project deliverables vs budget, target milestones and critical path.
• Establish project team organization and required personnel. Manage project team to ensure assigned duties are completed.
• Ensure safe execution of all aspects of all project activities in accordance with Company safety management processes.
• Coordinate project requirements with other departments, classification society and customer.
• Develop, review, administer, control, and authorize project  expenditures as required.
• Ensure all phases of the performance appraisal are completed for all project team personnel including both employees and contractors using the applicable Company system.

Education:

• Minimum Required: Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Project Management
• Preferred Level: Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Project Management combined with minimum 8 years project related experience as a key project supervisor or a minimum 10 years' experience managing major international MODU projects in shipyards.

Experience:

• Minimum Required: Minimum of 8 years major international project management experience with MODU projects in shipyards.
• Preferred Level: 10+ years major international project management experience with MODU projects in shipyards. It is preferred to have experience in engineering, shipyard construction, project execution and/or operational experience with various kinds of MODUs. Capable of assembling and leading multi disciple & cross functional teams of up to 40 persons .

Skills:

• Expert knowledge of project management techniques including planning, budget control, contract administration and resource management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experienced with worldwide shipyards and MODU upgrade and repair projects.

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