Study Manager

Description:

Job Objective:
Responsible for Project Management pf Pre-Feasibility and Feasibility Studies
Assist in proposal preparation for multi-disciplinary teams
Responsible for schedule and cost control on studies
Main interface with client on a technical and project management basis
Responsible for quality of study deliverables
Ability to work under pressure and achieve tight deadlines
Promote multi-disciplinary teamwork.
To actively pursue excellent Health, Safety and Environmental performance standards and to encourage all staff to achieve or out-perform the indicated HSE KPIs.
Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:
Manage the assigned study team to ensure that studies are completed to the required technical standard.
Manage the assigned study team to ensure that the study is completed on time and within budget.
Undertake site visits to the project location and areas for project sourcing.
Identify local and foreign suppliers and vendors.
Identify applicable local laws and rules.
Co-ordinates the generation of specifications for enquiries to support the cost estimate.
Co-ordinates the compilation of bills of quantities and the issue of tender documents to prospective suppliers.
Responsible for study report deliverable structure and content.
Liaison and communication with the client, as required.
Appoint consultants in areas where specific expertise is required.
Responsible for design safety in the study.
Co-ordinates compilation of management cost estimate review and presentation to the client.
Assist in business development activities, as required.
In periods of low work fall back to a Project Engineer and/or Process Engineering position.
Qualifications:
Degree in Engineering
As a minimum, 10 years experience in Process Engineering in the Oil and Gas environment.
Knowledge, skills, and experience:
Good working knowledge of MS Project and/or Primavera planning system
Advanced MS Office skills (excel, word and power point)
Advanced numeric skills
Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and interact with design office personnel
Good English language and communication skills, both verbal and written
Conversant with the principles of capital and operating cost estimating
Clear logical thinker, with the ability to make good decisions under pressure
Ability to prioritise/balance multiple complex tasks and demands
Ability to think outside of the box for problem solving
Ability to ensure completion of assignment, despite obstacles and challenges.
Desirable:
Highly literate to ensure clear communication, both verbally and written.
Thorough knowledge of and hands on experience with computers and associated software packages.
Analytical decision - making skills
Appreciate and promote team participation behaviour within management team.
Ability to delegate appropriately without abdicating accountability
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