Position Summary
Ponticelli Freres, an international industrial group serving companies in the oil and gas sector, is recruiting for its entity Ponticelli Nigeria for a subsea project.
Would you like to develop your experience as Subsea Project Manager (M/F) and help transform the world as part of a family-owned group that strives to provide people with what they will always need: energy, health, water, food and safety, while sincerely respecting the planet and its employees.
We are offering you the opportunity to join us in a technical support contract. The position is based in Port-Harcourt in Nigeria.
As the appointed representative of the Ponticelli Frères Group Management on a dedicated subsea project, the Subsea Project Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of execution, ensuring the successful delivery of projects focused on subsea mudmats and structural components.
He/she guarantees:
- Full compliance with Quality, Safety, Health, and Environmental (QSSE) policies throughout the project lifecycle.
- Fulfillment of all contractual obligations towards clients, service providers, and subcontractors.
- Achievement of the financial and performance goals set by the Ponticelli Group.
- Effective communication and coordination with external stakeholders.
The Subsea Project Manager is fully dedicated to a single project and plays a key role in both strategic oversight and day-to-day management.
The position we are offering involves the following main tasks:
- Ensure compliance with the Group’s Quality, Safety, Health, and Environment (QSSE) policies throughout the project.
- Prepare, review, and validate project offers and contracts with management.
- Monitor project budgets and control expenses to ensure profitability.
- Analyze project progress and profitability; implement corrective actions if needed.
- Communicate technical and schedule deviations to the client proactively.
- Manage invoicing, variations, and additional work submissions with clients.
- Organize and lead project kickoff and regular progress meetings (internal and with client).
- Supervise project execution, ensuring alignment with safety, quality, cost, and schedule targets.
- Coordinate resource allocation including personnel, equipment, subcontractors, and purchases.
- Manage subcontractor selection, work oversight, and performance evaluation.
- Ensure all technical and administrative documentation is accurate and compliant.
- Handle project closure activities including punch list resolution and final acceptance.
- Conduct project debriefs and report feedback to management.
- Manage and support the project team, including performance reviews and training needs.
- Participate in recruitment, team management, and company representation with third parties.
Profile Wanted
You have an engineering degree (general or specialized in subsea, structural, or mechanical disciplines) or equivalent field/project experience in offshore/subsea construction and structures. Also, you have at least 8 years of experience on subsea projects.
- You have a deep understanding of subsea engineering, particularly related to mudmats and subsea metallic structures.
- You have proven expertise in project and business management with the ability to implement and enforce QSSE policy.
- You are recognised for your strong delegation and supervision capabilities.
- You have experience in managing complex subsea projects from tender to completion and are capable of leading multi-disciplinary project teams.
- You have developed skills in stakeholder management and client communication.
- You are autonomous, proactive, reliable, and rigorous, with strong organizational and detail-orientation skills.
- You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- You are available and willing to travel or work offshore if required.
- You are proficient in using IT tools for project tracking and reporting.
- You have the ability to define and use project performance indicators (KPIs).
- You are fluent in English.
If you would like to join us in supporting global change, we look forward to hearing from you!