Project manager

Turner & Townsend is a global leading programme management company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people's lives. Working in partnerships makes it possible to deliver the world's most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

We, Energy & Natural Resources, are a truly global sector, partnering with leading energy and natural resources companies worldwide. By supporting our clients’ net zero ambitions, we help deliver successful outcomes on major programs that enhance production efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and increase reliance on renewable energy sources.

We operate across all areas of the energy and natural resources industries, including clean energy, conventional and low carbon energy, transmission, and mining. Our core focus is on clean energy generation and transmission, as well as the commodities and technologies that support a decarbonized future. This includes liquefied natural gas (LNG), carbon capture and storage (CCS), hydrogen, and the metals and minerals essential for developing low carbon technologies.

As an independent entity, we specialize in programme strategy and setup, program management, cost and commercial management, project management, procurement, controls and performance, technology and data, and advisory services.

When our clients evaluate their options and the economic viability of each, their major concerns revolve around securing investment, benefiting communities, and managing delivery within quality, time, and cost parameters. At the heart of these challenges is a deep understanding of commercial viability and program deliverability. Our strategy is based on understanding our clients’ challenges and helping them achieve visibility of cost, schedule, and performance through effective service methodologies, tools and systems.

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Job Description

The Project Manager is responsible for entire development of the lifecycle of capex projects of oil & gas, and ensure projects meet all objectives regarding safety, quality, budget, and schedule. The Project Manager needs to efficiently manage internal and external resources, including engineering consultants, contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders, ensure the project achieves business objectives.

Responsibility

Overall Project Leadership (20%)

• Full project lifecycle management, lead the entire project process from feasibility study, conceptual design, FEED, procurement, construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, performance testing, till project close-out.
• Act as the project key contact point, maintaining effective communication with internal functions (Procurement, Operations, Technology, Quality, EHS, Finance, etc.), external resources (design institutes, contractors, government authorities, and third parties) to ensure clear communication and aligned project objectives.
• Lead a project team comprising internal specialists and external consultants, define roles clearly, motivate team members, and foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Identify and assess project technical, management, and financial risks; develop and execute effective mitigation strategies.

Project EHS, Quality and Schedule Management (60%)

• EHS Leadership: Establish and maintain a "Zero-tolerance" safety policy. Ensure all project activities strictly adhere to company EHS standards and local Chinese regulations, aiming for zero incidents.
• Quality Control: Supervise project quality management system to ensure all aspects of design, procurement, and construction meet technical specifications, industry standards, and company quality target requirements.
• Schedule Management: Develop and maintain the project's overall milestones and execution plan. Track project progress, identify critical paths, mitigate schedule risks, and ensure timely project delivery.

Procurement Support (10%)

• Lead the development of project procurement strategies.
• Support procurement to set-up project contracts.
• Support procurement for contract & change negotiation, execution, and dispute resolution.

Commissioning & Start-up Support (10%)

• Organize mechanical completion acceptance, handover and support operation for commissioning and Start-up.
• Organize government final inspection and acceptance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, project management, construction management or a related field.
• 15+ years of progressive and combined hands-on experience as project manager in the oil & gas, energy, infrastructure or related industry.
• Experience in complex, large-scale offshore projects, with a solid understanding of FPSO / FLNG or other oil & gas facilities design, construction, and commissioning processes will be preferred.
• Proficiency in English is beneficial, especially for international projects with diverse teams.

Additional Information

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