Job Description
Our client in KL, Malaysia are cyclone separator specialists servicing the oil & gas production and processing industry.
They are seeking to hire a PM, the ideal candidate will be an Westen Xpat currently working/residing in Malaysia.
General Description:
The Project Manager, has the importanttask of co-ordinating all the engineering aspects and ensuring excellence inthe integrity of the work performed, and the supply of goods and services in atimely manner.
Specific Duties:
1.0 Sales support function for proposal / tenders: (At this stage, he plays a consulting role)
- review project documentation in detail, and providetechnical input
- assist in all technical clarifications, and advise SalesManager of delivery/commercial impacts
- provide cost inputs based on the most efficient projectexecution approach
- advise contingency level based on potential areas for priceincrease, cost overruns etc.
- advise on the most appropriate selection for material,equipment, and system configuration/layout
2.0 Project award stage : (From this stage onwards, he is in the driverseat)
Taking-overfrom sales:
- review and understand the obligations/commitments tocustomer based on tender documents, bid documents and contract documents andseek clarifications from sales staff on “gray” issues
- assumes full responsibilities for cost and marginaccountability based on projected cost
- ensure sales staff has properly introduce his appointment tothe customer
- project focal point for all technical and commercial issues
Co-ordinatewith engineering & drafting staff to :
- finalize the project engineering plan/schedule andconceptual layout
- ensure understanding of key design parameters and relevantcodes/specifications
- finalize overall project execution plan
- provide management with summary of execution plan, resourcesrequired, cost, margin
- discuss and review with management to finalize the overallproject plan/execution approach
3.0 Project management stage : (Severalactivities will need to be carried out concurrently)
Contractsadministration:
- ensure all contractual obligations are met, such as letterof credits
- co-ordinate with accounts/legal dept. on contractual issues
Management ofprocurement activities:
- source, evaluate, negotiate, propose vendors selection tomanagement with price, delivery, payment terms, expected order placementschedules and cash outflow schedules
- order placements accordingly to plan and adjustment based onproject situation
- monitor project situation and expedite or delay delivery/receiptof items accordingly
- inspect/check items & documentation prior toauthorization of payments
Management ofsub-contractors :
- source, evaluate, negotiate, propose sub-contractorsselection to management with price, reasons for recommendation, proposedcontract terms and conditions, and planned timing for contract awards.
- contract awards accordingly to plan and project status
- supervise contract works to ensure compliance to variousrequirements including quality, progress, testing, certification, safety.
- establish good relationships, but in a professional approachto facilitate amicable resolution of any crisis, including favorablenegotiation on work variations.
Customerrelationships:
- improve on existing relationship with customers in aprofessional manner to facilitate smooth resolution on any technical orcommercial issues (do not adopt an argumentative approach)
- liaison with relevant regulatory authorities
- ensure compliance to the relevant requirements
Projectdocumentation and records
- ensure all technical/commercial issues are properlydocumented, recorded and transmitted.
- ensure full compliance to the project documentationrequirement
- as a minimum, customers should be provided with at least twosets of project MDRs and technical/brochures of all buy-out items andconstruction drawings even if these are not spelt out in the customer’scontract or specifications.
Management ofproject cost and profitability
- explore all possibilities for cost reductions and variationclaims
- formulate plan and execute plan to minimize project costs
- judgment calls on most appropriate approach and timings tomaximize variation claims
Management ofcrisis
- identify possible crisis potentials and adopt preventivemeasures
- utilization of internal and external resources to resolve crisis to minimize the impacton company credibility and profitability
Logisticsactivities - source for the most cost effective logistics means
Administrationof accounts receivable and payable
- monitor and initiate process and paperwork for accountsreceivables and payables as per payment schedules
- negotiation for early receipt of accounts receivables
- negotiate for delays in accounts payables
Management ofinformation
- ensure proper transmission of relevant information tocustomers on timely basis
- ensure feedback of proper and relevant project summary tomanagement. As a minimum, this should consist of project brief on a fortnightlybasis on issues that will affect profitability and credibility of company.
- act as eyes & ears and provide feedback to Sales staffon customers’ comments, new projects etc.
4.0 Project completion stage :
Ensure properhanding over of projects to customers
- all aspects of documentation, technical, commercial etc.
- Final project debrief to sales, engineering and accountsdepartment
5.0 Project commissioning :
Ideally, theCommissioning Engineer should have the services of the Project Manager for aperiod of time during start-up, as he knows the in-outs of the project, and hasalready establish a good relationship with the customer. Although a nice tohave, this may not be possible in most cases due to other work priorities.
Kindly send updated CV in WORD format. Email: mac@pma-sourcing.com
For immediate consideration and speedy processing of application, we will appreciate to have your confirmation for the following information:
-(1) Position Applying for:
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