Project Manager – Projects & Heavy Lift

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

• Lead end-to-end execution of assigned projects from award to close-out.
• Develop detailed project plans including scope, timelines, resources, risk assessments, and method statements.
• Ensure delivery in line with contractual KPIs, cost estimates, and approved budgets.
• Monitor project progress and implement corrective measures where required.

Commercial & Cost Control

• Maintain and manage project budgets, ensuring margin protection.
• Track project P&L and control cost leakages (fuel, subcontracting, equipment utilization).
• Support preparation of commercial quotations, RFQs, and tenders for heavy lift and abnormal loads.
• Ensure asset utilization is optimized before engaging third-party subcontractors.

Heavy Lift & OOG Operations

• Coordinate abnormal load, breakbulk, and OOG cargo movements in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Ensure safe handling, routing, permitting, and coordination with relevant authorities (KRA, KPA, URA, etc.).
• Monitor fuel consumption and operational efficiency of deployed assets.

Workshop & Technical Coordination

• Coordinate with workshop teams to ensure availability, maintenance, and readiness of project equipment.
• Ensure preventive and corrective maintenance schedules are adhered to.
• Monitor consumables and maintenance costs impacting project budgets.

Risk, Compliance & Documentation

• Identify, assess, and mitigate operational and contractual risks.
• Ensure adherence to QHSE standards and company SOPs.
• Oversee documentation control (invoices, disbursements, permits, cost tracking).
• Utilize tracking systems to monitor project performance.

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as primary operational contact for clients during project execution.
• Coordinate with internal departments (Commercial, Finance, Workshop, Operations).
• Provide timely reporting to management on project status, risks, and performance metrics.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Minimum 5–8 years’ experience in project operations within heavy lift, abnormal load logistics, OOG, or technical transport environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, asset-intensive projects.
• Strong working knowledge of transport regulations and operational compliance.