Project Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end contract lifecycle for energy projects, including contract initiation, tendering, evaluation, award, amendments, extensions, renewals, and contract closeout/termination.
• Prepare, review, and issue contract and tender documents in accordance with company policies, procedures, applicable laws, and project requirements.
• Ensure Local Content and localization requirements are appropriately incorporated into tender documents, scopes of work, contractual terms, evaluation criteria, and supplier/contractor obligations.
• Develop, implement, and monitor Local Content requirements and plans across energy projects, procurement activities, and the full contract lifecycle.
• Monitor contract performance and ensure all contractual, commercial, Local Content, and localization obligations are fulfilled by contractors, suppliers, and service providers.
• Ensure compliance with the requirements, regulations, methodologies, and applicable guidelines of the Local Content and Government Procurement Authority (LCGPA), where applicable.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Project Management, Engineering, Finance, Legal, and other internal stakeholders to ensure Local Content and localization requirements are embedded in project and contracting strategies.
• Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, and service providers to communicate, obtain, validate, and monitor required Local Content documentation, plans, reports, certificates, and supporting evidence.
• Monitor and evaluate contractor and supplier performance against agreed Local Content commitments, targets, and contractual obligations, and identify and address gaps or non-compliance.
• Incorporate Local Content requirements into contract strategies, tendering processes, commercial evaluations, and contract management activities to maximize local economic value and localization opportunities.
• Support the identification and development of opportunities to increase local sourcing, local manufacturing, local services, workforce localization, and capability development within energy projects and supply chains.
• Coordinate and process all contract-related actions, including renewals, amendments, extensions, variations, claims, and terminations, ensuring that Local Content and localization implications are properly assessed and addressed.
• Review proposed contract changes and variations to assess their potential impact on Local Content commitments, targets, and compliance requirements.
• Prepare periodic reports, dashboards, and management updates covering contract status, Local Content performance, localization targets, compliance, risks, and corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate and auditable records of contracts, Local Content commitments, supporting documentation, performance data, and compliance evidence throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Support audits, assessments, and reviews related to contracts, procurement, Local Content, and localization requirements, and coordinate the timely closure of findings and corrective actions.
• Identify contractual and Local Content risks and support the development and implementation of mitigation plans to ensure compliance and successful project delivery.
• Support the department in achieving procurement, contract management, Local Content, and localization objectives while ensuring compliance with applicable company policies, regulations, and industry requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in the same field.
• Professional certifications in Project Management (e.g., PMP) is beneficial § Contract Management certification (e.g., CPCM) are preferred for contracts planning/ management .

Skills:

• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English.
• Strong Communication skills.
• Ability to use Microsoft office applications.