Project Manager at PIC Group Inc.

PIC Group, Inc., headquartered in Atlanta, GA and established in 1988, is a global provider of service solutions to the power generation industry.  PIC’s comprehensive portfolio of services supports all aspects of power project development including installation, outage, start-up and commissioning, operations and maintenance, documentation and training, and project support.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Benin City, Edo
Employment Type: Contract
Reports to: Sr. Director, O&M Services
Status: Exempt

Job Description

• We have an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager that will have responsibility of overseeing a power generation asset located in Benin City, Nigeria. The Project Manager will report to the Sr. Director of O&M services and play a vital role in overseeing development and implementation of Operations and Maintenance programs and processes at the plant location.
• The Project Manager located in Nigeria for the duration of the assignment with travel as needed to company offices, and various offices located in Nigeria and/or Mainland USA.
• The Project Manager will have responsibility to plan, direct, coordinate, and monitor activities of assigned project.
• The Project Manager ensures company goals and objectives are accomplished within the prescribed time frame, within budget and to the intended efficiencies of the project as well as providing the broader team with a level of experience and support to manage projects in a manner that maximizes customer satisfaction.
• The Project Manager will interact and coordinate with key decision makers at the corporate level and plant level, both internal and external to PIC Group, including representatives of client organizations, project vendors, contractors, support agencies, and regulatory authorities. 

Responsibilities

• Take on any site-specific projects and activities as assigned, which may include supporting contract management activities, personnel evaluations, O&M program implementation, and plant assessments.
• Develop plans and schedules, present to corporate management for review and approval, and, once approved, present to the O&M support team for review and execution.
• Develop budgets and forecasts for power facilities.
• Identify extra work opportunities and pro-actively discuss these with the Customer to develop new work orders and change orders.
• Oversee the commercial process to draft work orders and change orders and support negotiations with the Customer.
• Support the development, implementation, and training of the O&M Standards and related programs.
• Provide mentoring and guidance to the site O&M team regarding O&M program optimization.
• Review, evaluate, and recommend plant improvement projects, including descriptions and cost-benefit analyses.
• Review, evaluate, and report on project status, schedules, and budgets.
• Prepare project reports for management or others.
• Confer with project personnel to provide technical advice and resolve problems.
• Coordinate project activities with team members.
• Resolve problems using solutions that involve new techniques, technologies, or concepts.
• Represent the company to review and take action to meet contractual obligations.
• Advise company management on adverse situations as they arise.
• Review, evaluate, and comment on project proposals from others, determining financial validity and ranking them according to profitability criteria.
• Perform O&M assessments and other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience required.
• 10+ years of experience in a power industry position required.
• 10+ years of operations and maintenance experience required.
• 5+ years of experience managing complex projects in a project management role required.
• Experience in O&M Contract Management and oversight preferred.
• Prior operations experience working in Nigeria required.

Job Requirements:

• Ability to read and understand corporate programs, policies, procedures, and instructions specific to the O&M contracts.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Project, Visio, and PowerPoint.
• Valid U.S. Passport with the ability to travel internationally to countries where PIC is doing business.
• Flexibility to work extended hours, including weekends and holidays, as required by schedules, workload, and plant conditions.
• Willingness to live and work in Nigeria.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work on feet for 12-hour periods, climb stairs and ladders, and routinely lift 75 pounds.
• Use of protective equipment, such as hard hats, safety glasses, air masks, ear protection, chemical suits, hot gloves, and high-voltage protective equipment, as needed.
• Work with hazardous materials as required.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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