Sisa Method - Our client is developing the Ajaokuta Mini Project in Kogi State, a planned 7 MMscfd mini facility. Site works are under way, plant equipment manufactured in China is in sea transit, and first gas is targeted for April 2027, subject to readiness and approvals.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Project Manager (Controls)
Locations: Abuja (FCT) and Kogi Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
Act as the owner-side execution lead for schedule, scope, cost, interfaces, and contractor performance, coordinating site works with the arrival and installation of modular equipment from China and driving construction completion and commissioning readiness.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain the integrated Level 2/3 schedule, critical path, look-ahead plans and progress measurement rules
Prepare weekly dashboards and monthly reports on schedule variance, forecast completion, cost, cash flow, risk and recovery actions
Coordinate contractors, vendors, site engineering, QA/QC & HSE and logistics through daily and weekly planning
Own the equipment delivery-to-installation tracker with the Logistics & Customs Coordinator
Manage budget, commitments, variations, claims and contingency; review contractor invoices against certified, measured work
Integrate quality and HSE hold points into the schedule and lead constructability and simultaneous-operations reviews
Plan systemization, mechanical completion, punch-listing and turnover, and support pre-start-up safety reviews
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, construction management or a related discipline
7+ years of project management or project controls experience in oil and gas, LNG, process plant or industrial construction
Proficiency with Primavera P6 or MS Project and cost-control tools; PMP, PMI-SP or equivalent is an advantage
Experience on the owner’s side or in an EPC environment, ideally with modular or skid-mounted plant installation
Strong contractor management, contract administration and change-control skills
Clear, evidence-based reporting and the confidence to escalate early
What They Value:
Execution discipline, evidence-based reporting, clear communication and a willingness to raise concerns early.
They work by their values: Accountability, Responsibility, Efficiency, Teamwork and Excellence