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• Collaborated with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables, resulting in a comprehensive project plan that detailed engineering, procurement, and construction phases, including timelines, budget estimates, and initial risk assessments. Ensured team clarity on roles and responsibilities from the outset.
• Conducted thorough reviews of EPC contracts, monitoring project plans, procedures, and instructions to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Developed key project management documentation, including the Master Plan, CBE, TBE, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), and project schedules.
• Led project kick-off meetings, establishing a foundation for effective team collaboration and project execution.
• Established and monitored project timelines to ensure adherence to scheduled milestones across engineering, procurement, and construction phases. Proactively addressed potential delays and communicated updates to stakeholders to maintain project alignment.
• Facilitated clear and timely communication among teams, contractors, and clients through project management software and regular status reports, ensuring alignment on project goals, changes, and progress.
• Managed project expenses, tracking against budget and reporting variances to stakeholders. Coordinated resource allocation with procurement and engineering teams to meet project demands effectively.
• Oversaw adherence to Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies across remote project sites. Utilized digital reporting tools to track incidents, review safety protocols, and collaborate with on-site HSE officers to promote a safe working environment. Conducted periodic reviews and audits of project quality plans and safety manuals.
• Identified potential risks in engineering, procurement, and construction activities, developing mitigation plans. Conducted regular remote risk reviews using data analytics and project management tools to preemptively address issues impacting project scope, budget, or timeline.
• Developed and presented weekly and monthly project status reports to key stakeholders, including detailed updates on scope, schedule, budget, and risk management. Utilized visual aids such as dashboards and progress charts for clear insights and transparency.
• Ensured successful project completion by overseeing the closeout process, verifying the completion of deliverables, quality checks, and final documentation. Conducted comprehensive evaluations, including lessons learned, to identify successes and areas for improvement. Prepared project closeout reports and organized debrief sessions with stakeholders to summarize outcomes, challenges, and insights for future projects.

Report to General Project Manager

• Organized and led project kick-off meetings to establish project objectives and align team efforts.
• Facilitated coordination among various stakeholders in the electrical, instrumentation, and telecommunications sectors to ensure seamless project integration.
• Conducted comprehensive reviews of EPC contracts to ensure compliance and alignment with project goals.
• Collaborated with the project manager to provide guidance on end-to-end project management processes and effectively manage the project budget.
• Coordinated with technical engineers to review sketches, DMD wiring diagrams, functional specifications, block diagrams, and other project documentation generated by subcontractors.
• Worked closely with the technical team to provide leadership in strategic decision-making, project planning, and execution across the organization.
• Led and coordinated the design, engineering procurement, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), installation, and commissioning of three EPC projects, including electrical and telecommunications packages and a Cathodic Protection System.
• Collaborated with the planning team to prepare project time schedules and Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) for effective project tracking.
• Maintained a close relationship with the Quality Control (QC) team to develop QC documentation, including test procedures, test sheets, Site Report Notifications (SRN), Inspection Report Notifications (IRN), IFAT, FAT, and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) sheets.
• Conducted regular site visits to ensure subcontractor mobilization, team coordination, and compliance with project timelines.
• Managed variation orders arising from technical changes or site queries to ensure project scope alignment.
• Performed budget analysis for a six-month and twelve-month look-ahead to ensure financial sustainability and project feasibility.
• Compiled as-built documents and vendor print documents/manuals (Vendor Documentation Repository), ensuring thorough project handover.

Report to Contract Manager and Project Manager

• Facilitated interface coordination among various parties in the areas of electrical, instrumentation, and telecommunications.
• Assisted in preparing bid documents, including technical specifications, procedures, instructions, and commercial/legal documents.
• Aided in managing the Approved Vendor List (AVL) and shortlisting vendors, as well as assisting with the preparation of Invitation for Tenders documents.
• Audited subcontractor approaches for vendor selection from the approved supplier list to ensure compliance and quality.
• Oversaw subcontractor engineering procedures and documentation, including the Master Document Register (MDR), Technical Bid Evaluation (TBE), and Material Requisitions (MR).
• Managed the subcontractor selection process, including Tender Technical Bid Evaluation and Commercial Bid Evaluation.
• Drafted contractual letters for approval by the Project Manager and sent them to clients, subcontractors, and government bodies.
• Finalized subcontractor engagement, issued Letters of Intent (LOI), and led project kick-off meetings.
• Assisted technical engineers in reviewing sketches, DMD, wiring diagrams, functional specifications, block diagrams, and other project documentation generated by subcontractors.
• Coordinated and led the design, engineering procurement, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Installation, and Commissioning of two EPC projects, including telecommunications packages and a Cathodic Protection System, the latter having already achieved 20% progress upon transfer.
• Maintained close collaboration with the planning team to prepare project time schedules and WBS.
• Fostered strong relationships with the Quality Control (QC) team to prepare QC documentation, including test procedures, test sheets, Site Report Notifications (SRN), Inspection Report Notifications (IRN), FAT, and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) procedures.
• Managed variation orders resulting from technical changes or site queries to ensure project scope alignment.
• Conducted budget analysis for both six-month and twelve-month forecasts to ensure financial oversight.
• Finalized as-built documents and vendor print documents/manuals (Vendor Documentation Repository) for project closure.

Report to Project Manager and Contract Manager