Project Manager – Projects & Heavy Lift
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Job Summary
POSITION TITLE: Project Manager Projects & Heavy Lift
LOCATION: Mombasa
FUNCTION/DEPARTMENT: Projects Department
REPORTS TO: Regional Chief Projects Officer
DIRECT REPORTS/SUPERVISES:COMs/Assistant Projects Manager
JOB PURPOSE:To plan execute and deliver heavy lift breakbulk OOG and technical logistics projects within agreed scope budget timelines and contractual KPIs. The role is accountable for operational project delivery cost control asset utilization and compliance with QHSE and regulatory requirements while ensuring client satisfaction and commercial performance of assigned projects.
Working relationships:
INTERNAL CONTACTS
- Managers and HODs
- Supervisors and Team Leads
EXTERNAL CONTACTS
- Clients (operational leads contract managers project stakeholders)
Regulatory Authorities (e.g. KRA KPA URA transport and port authorities)
Subcontractors (transporters crane providers escort services equipment suppliers)
Surveyors & Inspection Bodies (cargo inspection compliance verification)
Insurance Providers (claims coordination where required)
Local Authorities & Permit Offices (route approvals abnormal load permissions)
Key Responsibilities
Project Planning & Execution
Lead end-to-end execution of assigned projects from award to close-out.
Develop detailed project plans including scope timelines resources risk assessments and method statements.
Ensure delivery in line with contractual KPIs cost estimates and approved budgets.
Monitor project progress and implement corrective measures where required.
Commercial & Cost Control
Maintain and manage project budgets ensuring margin protection.
Track project P&L and control cost leakages (fuel subcontracting equipment utilization).
Support preparation of commercial quotations RFQs and tenders for heavy lift and abnormal loads.
Ensure asset utilization is optimized before engaging third-party subcontractors.
Heavy Lift & OOG Operations
Coordinate abnormal load breakbulk and OOG cargo movements in compliance with regulatory standards.
Ensure safe handling routing permitting and coordination with relevant authorities (KRA KPA URA etc.).
Monitor fuel consumption and operational efficiency of deployed assets.
Workshop & Technical Coordination
Coordinate with workshop teams to ensure availability maintenance and readiness of project equipment.
Ensure preventive and corrective maintenance schedules are adhered to.
Monitor consumables and maintenance costs impacting project budgets.
Risk Compliance & Documentation
Identify assess and mitigate operational and contractual risks.
Ensure adherence to QHSE standards and company SOPs.
Oversee documentation control (invoices disbursements permits cost tracking).
Utilize tracking systems to monitor project performance.
Stakeholder Management
Serve as primary operational contact for clients during project execution.
Coordinate with internal departments (Commercial Finance Workshop Operations).
Provide timely reporting to management on project status risks and performance metrics.
Requirements
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in engineering Logistics Supply Chain or related field.
Minimum 58 years experience in project operations within heavy lift abnormal load logistics OOG or technical transport environments.
Demonstrated experience managing complex asset-intensive projects.
Strong working knowledge of transport regulations and operational compliance.
Key skills & Competencies
Strong project planning and scheduling capability.
Budget management and cost control expertise.
Contract interpretation and commercial awareness.
Asset utilization and operational efficiency management.
Risk management and problem-solving capability
Key Skills
Organizational
Communications
Computer literacy
Customer care
Personal Attributes
Organised
Natural Leader
Team player
Self-Starter
Problem Solver
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- Customer Service
- Apache Tomcat
- Flash
- Irrigation
- Instrument Maintenance
