Project Manager

Job description / Role

Manages and leads assigned ships projects for ESNAAD from initial phase to completion and supervises the related works of builders and consultants as well as their contract approved subcontractors as necessary ensuring all works and services fully comply with the contract terms and conditions and specifications, quality, health, safety and the environmental policy requirements, in addition to maintaining schedule and approved budget limits.

Requirements

• Functions as the Ships Projects Manager for the assigned ship(s) project(s) design and construction covering all phases from inception to completion, also to assist, as required, the assigned ESNAAD delegate(s) to the ship(s) delivery ceremony.
• Reviews the Business case submittal as received from the concerned shipping company and discuss its details with the shipping company, as necessary, and after consultation with the Ships Projects Division Manager.
• Ensures the timely and complete preparation and implementation of all design details and specifications for the projects assigned to him in order to achieve ESNAAD agreed objectives.
• Leads and motivates the Project(s) Management Team(s) ensuring effective implementation of the related project(s) plans and objectives.
• Leads, directs, supervises and controls the Project(s) Management Team(s) and participates in the verification of the bidders list, pre-qualification evaluation, tender technical evaluation, development of tenders inquiries, evaluation of design consultants and any other project(s) related technical services provider(s)
• Manages, directs. Supervises and controls, in relation to the project(s) assigned to him, the quality and progress of work by all related work providers, and during course of events, he should be proactive to identify the bottlenecks and recommend the corrective actions to ensure smooth project operation and work actively to eliminate any deviations that may affect adversely the budgeted cost and time for the project(s).
• Recommends to the Ships Projects Manager the best practice and material/equipment quality concerning the project(s) under his assignment.
• Ensures the quality of material/equipment and the ultimate product as per the requirements of the shipbuilding contract(s) documents.
• Reviews and recommends the development of cost estimate and schedules related to the project(s) assigned to him for Management endorsement/approval.
• Monitors the implementation of the total budget, schedules and quality at various stages of the related project(s) execution periods to ensure adherence to the overall approved plan.
• Established organization for the project(s) assigned to him, including design and work site team designations, work-hours estimates, work-hours distribution and mobilization/demobilization.
• Reviews, appraises and reports the results, on the performance of the ship builders, contractors, consultants and any service/work providers related to the project(s) assigned to him.
• Performs Certification of Design Consultants, Ship Builders and any other related Service/Work Providers invoices including Milestone Certificates and endorsement of Provisional and Final Acceptance Certification.
• Coordinates the preparation of the Tender Documentation and Contract Documentation, Reviews and Analysis Change Requests, Variations, Claims and endorses recommendations to the Management for settlement.
• Ensures that the contracted Ship Builder(s), Consultant(s) and all other Work/Service Providers related to the project(s) assigned to him, do submit the documents and reports, including progress and close-out reports required by the contract(s) are timely received.
• Reviews the documents and reports mentioned in 2.15 above and make sure they are in order prior to submittal to the Ships Projects Manager.
• Cooperates and Coordinates with others in the Ships Projects Division for the preparation of the Annual Overall Work Programmed and the Projects Plan.
• Conducts and Regular Meetings with the Ship Builders, Consultants and other Service/Work Providers related to the project(s) assigned to him as per the contracted and approved meeting schedules.
• Conducts ad-hoc meetings with the parties mentioned in 2.18 above, as and when necessary and after consultation, as necessary, with the Ships Projects Manager.
• Recommends the training plans for developees and subordinates with emphasis on UAE National within dedicated team in the Projects to optimize their potential and remain up-to-date in technological development
• Responsible for achieving the Project objectives and key performance indicators established for Projects.
2.22 Prepare the Projects Project Charter which includes the provided documents with the necessary approvals
• Participates, as directed by the management, in the selection of the contractors and other work/service providers related to the projects assigned to him or as directed by the management. Conducts technical evaluation of shipyards and bids submitted, with particular emphasis on their pre-qualification, technical bid evaluation. Submit a tender technical evaluation report for acceptance.
• Prepare Scope of Service /Enquiries, for the selection of design consultants, management assistance and shipyards.
• Visit supplier’s facilities to ensure their ability to provide ESNAAD and the end user with the services required and back up support.
• Conducts regular visits to the shipyards during the construction of the vessels to monitor the compliance with technical specification, tender documents and to monitor work progress.
• Prepare Monthly Progress Report, to include, project summary status, project metrics, planed accomplished status, milestone achieved, Matters effecting Progress and Delivery schedule, Agreed changes, Cost Vs the Budget status , Project issues status and matter of disputes if any.
• At the end of the Project once all objective, goals are achieved and upon completion of all administrative and when contractual obligation are met. Prepare Project closeout report. The report to include Executive Summary, Status of additional cost /credits, demobilization of Project management team , lesson learned, remaining work and planning for completion, and yard performance.
• Performs other similar duties as assigned.

About the Company

ESNAAD is a wholly owned subsidiary of ADNOC. The facility currently known as Mussafah Offshore Supply Base (MOSB) is strategically located at the Industrial hub of Mussafah approximately 40kms by road from the city center of Abu Dhabi. "ESNAAD" is not an acronym, as the Arabic name implies it means "Support".

The Base spreads over 148 hectares of fully developed land alongside the channel, with its state-of-the-art facilities. The company is well equipped to meet the challenge that lie ahead in supporting the oil and gas industry in the region operating in an era of modern technology.

The base operates 24 hours a day throughout the year and it provides security round-the-clock through an access control procedure and a highly sophisticated fire detection and fire lighting system.