Onshore project control lead contract engineer

Portharcourt

Job Purpose

The Project Control Lead & Contract Engineer supports the Onshore Package Manager in the delivery of the EPCC contract from award to operations, with primary accountability for contract administration, cost control, schedule control, change management, and risk management.

The role ensures rigorous compliance with contractual terms, proactive identification and management of variations and claims, and accurate cost and schedule reporting, with the objective of delivering the Project within the approved budget and schedule, contributing to a safe execution with no major HSE incidents, and supporting start-up and operations no later than Q4 2028.

Activities

  1. Contract Administration & Governance

    Coordinate and supervise the administration of the EPCC contract(s) for the IMA Onshore Packages (BNAG and Onshore Pipeline) package in full compliance with the company’s procedures, including contract implementation, correspondence management, variation control, claims assessment, and contract close-out.

  2. Project Controls, Documentation & Reporting

    Ensure proper implementation of project control standards, including cost, schedule, and change control reporting. Coordinate with the DCC function to ensure accurate documentation management and preparation of execution, monthly, and management reports with appropriate quality and consistency.

  3. Planning & Scheduling Control

    Develop, maintain, and control the package execution schedule, monitor progress against the baseline, identify critical paths and deviations, and support the Package Manager with mitigation measures and recovery actions where required.

  4. Cost Control & Budget Management

    In close coordination with Finance/Cost Control, supervise cost monitoring, commitment tracking, forecasting, and budget performance for the WHP package. Ensure early identification and proper justification of cost deviations and change impacts.

  5. Change & Variation Management

    Consolidate, assess, and document all technical, schedule, and commercial changes, ensuring compliance with Company change management processes. Advise the Package Manager on the cost and schedule implications of changes and support negotiations where required.

  6. Contractual & Commercial Support

    Provide contractual and commercial advice to the Package Manager, including assessment of Contractor positions, review of estimates, and support for SMRs, variations, and claims resolution, ensuring robust justification and documentation.

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