Project Manager Job at Fugro in Cape Town

Project Manager (experienced, West Africa based on rotation) – Offshore Survey

Job number    3514

company    Fugro Survey Africa (Pty) Ltd. - Cape Town

level    HBO (BSc, BA)



Fugro Survey Africa (Pty) Ltd is part of the Fugro Group and employs staff in several countries. Fugro Survey is a dynamic company, specialised in hydrographic and marine surveys. Projects are carried out for clients in the oil and gas industry, construction and dredging companies. Main services provided are positioning of rigs and vessels, and collection and interpretation of offshore survey data using acoustic equipment. Fugro Survey operate the dedicated survey vessel Geo Endeavour. Operations are executed mainly in frontier areas in Africa under challenging conditions. Fugro Survey is part of a business unit which includes offices in Leidschendam, Paris, Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Congo, Angola and South Africa.

position

FUGRO SURVEY BV forms part of Fugro’s Survey Division and is a market-leading offshore survey company, providing a full range of high-resolution geophysical survey, positioning and construction support services in North-West Europe and Africa. To meet the growing demands, we require additional skilled, motivated and flexible personnel to join our core staff.
For our complex Construction Support projects in West Africa, we are continuously looking for experienced project managers, rotational, based in e.g. Angola or Nigeria to be responsible for the overall day-to-day management, with the goal to ensure that the project is executed in accordance with procedures and to client’s specifications. Do you have experience in offshore survey as well as project management, then please read further...

The Project Manager is responsible for the overall day-to-day management with the goal to ensure that the project is executed in accordance with procedures and to client’s specifications.

Specific tasks include:

    Establishing project procedures and budgets
    Planning of project operations
    Co-ordination of staff and equipment resources
    Liaising with clients, perform site visits
    Providing remote support to onsite field staff
    Ensuring project is executed to client specifications
    Monitoring project performance as well as ensuring profitability
    Monthly invoicing


position requirements

The successful candidate will be flexible, stress resistant with a strong work ethic and a hands-on approach.
You enjoy working in a dynamic, technological environment with a commercial drive and like to combine your operational capabilities with strong technical knowledge and have the ability to translate our clients’ needs into operational requirements. You will be expected to operate independently with distant support.

    You are able to work on rotation in West Africa
    Degree level education (e.g. Geomatics, Hydrography, Land Survey, Geodesy or Engineering)
    Minimum of 5 years experience within the survey industry (onshore or offshore)
    Minimum of 3 years experience in project management role within the survey industry
    Excellent knowledge of English language (verbal and written)


what we offer

    Flexible and comprehensive salary package including rotation allowances.
    Dynamic and informal working atmosphere.
    Challenging job in an international company / worldwide opportunities.
    Large degree of independence.
    Room for taking individual initiative.
    Substantial opportunity for personal and career development.
    Company pension scheme.
    Comprehensive worldwide training infrastructure available (Fugro Academy).


How to Apply:

E-mail    J.Swarte@fugro.com

Deadline: 30/01/2014