About this role
The role is for a Head of PPMC (Project Planning, Programming and Control) at Mega Star Technical and Construction Company, based in Rivers with Port Harcourt as the official location and regular site visits. It is a management position focused on establishing processes, procedures and teams to drive project planning and control across active sites, turning project data into business decisions. The role involves developing planning procedures aligned with PMI standards, creating reporting templates, forecasting schedules and resources, and managing risk and Earned Value Management. The successful candidate will lead the unit, train planners, and stand in for the unit head when required. The employer is an EPCCM company emphasising construction experience, pricing, financial strength, integrity, safety and a supportive workplace culture.
What you would do
- Review and document project planning procedures in line with PMI framework.
- Create project delivery templates and standard reporting formats.
- Prepare schedule, resource, and procurement forecasts and escalate slippages.
- Run Earned Value Management for project tracking and monitoring.
- Create and manage the project risk register through to risk closeout.
- Support Quantity Surveying with pre-contract tender evaluation.
- Carry out productivity studies to build the department’s productivity data bank.
- Review planner reports for Management and flag schedule concerns.
- Lead the unit by developing training plans and a mentorship programme for planners.
- Step in for the unit head when needed.
What they are asking for
- HND or BSc in Engineering or Environmental Sciences.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in project leadership as a Project Manager or Project Control Manager (team leadership preferred).
- Knowledge of Earned Value Management.
- Strong analytical, presentation and communication skills.
- Hands-on proficiency in Oracle Primavera, Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office Suite; AutoCAD and Revit.
- Added advantage: MSc in Civil, Structural, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Project Management or Engineering Management.
- PMI certification or project control certification and/or membership of a relevant professional body (COREN).
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