Project Manager (Controls)

Sisa Method - Our client is developing the Ajaokuta Mini Project in Kogi State, a planned 7 MMscfd mini facility. Site works are under way, plant equipment manufactured in China is in sea transit, and first gas is targeted for April 2027, subject to readiness and approvals. They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Manager (Controls)

Location: Abuja

Job type: Full-time

About the Role

They are building a lean, high-accountability execution team and are looking for a Project manager (Controls) to join them. Act as the owner-side execution lead for schedule, scope, cost, interfaces and contractor performance, coordinating site works with the arrival and installation of modular equipment from China and driving construction completion and commissioning readiness.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the integrated Level 2/3 schedule, critical path, look-ahead plans and progress measurement rules Prepare weekly dashboards and monthly reports on schedule variance, forecast completion, cost, cash flow, risk and recovery actions Coordinate contractors, vendors, site engineering, QA/QC & HSE and logistics through daily and weekly planning Own the equipment delivery-to-installation tracker with the Logistics & Customs Coordinator Manage budget, commitments, variations, claims and contingency; review contractor invoices against certified, measured work Integrate quality and HSE hold points into the schedule and lead constructability and simultaneous-operations reviews Plan systemisation, mechanical completion, punch-listing and turnover, and support pre-start-up safety reviews

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline 7+ years of project management or project controls experience in oil and gas, LNG, process plant or industrial construction Proficiency with Primavera P6 or MS Project and cost-control tools; PMP, PMI-SP or equivalent is an advantage Experience on the owner’s side or in an EPC environment, ideally with modular or skid-mounted plant installation Strong contractor management, contract administration and change-control skills Clear, evidence-based reporting and the confidence to escalate early What We Value Execution discipline, evidence-based reporting, clear communication and a willingness to raise concerns early. They work by their values: Accountability, Responsibility, Efficiency, Teamwork and Excellence.