Shutdown Project Manager H/F


  2026-07-16
  Port Harcourt, Nigeria
  Not specified
  Management & Administration

Ponticelli Nigeria [PNL] is a subsidiary of Ponticelli Frères Group, a leading European services supplier to companies in the energy, industrial, and infrastructural sectors. PNL specializes in world-class construction and upgrade services for Oil and Gas facilities in the Nigerian market, both onshore and offshore.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Shutdown Project Manager H/F

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Job Description

  • Would you like to develop your experience as Shutdown Project Manager (M/F) and help transform the world as part of a family-owned group that works to provide people with what they will always need: energy, health, water, food and security, while sincerely respecting the planet and its employees?
  • The role requires strong technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and comprehensive project management experience to ensure safe, efficient, and timely execution of shutdown activities.
  • The Shutdown Project Manager will oversee and manage shutdown projects within oil & gas facilities in Nigeria.
  • We invite you to join us on a technical support contract. The position is based in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
  • The company Ponticelli Nigeria, a subsidiary of the Ponticelli Frères Group, is recruiting as part of its projects in Oil & Gas in Nigeria.

Responsibilities
The position we are offering involves the following main responsibilities
Project Management and Execution:

  • Plan, coordinate, and execute shutdown projects from preparation through completion ;
  • Supervise multidisciplinary teams across maintenance and construction scopes.
  • Ensure all shutdown activities are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with HSE standards ;

Technical Scope:

  • Oversee activities including: Preparation and work-pack development, Fabrication works, Site installation and execution.
  • Manage operations within the following disciplines: Pressure Vessels (PVV), Structural works (STR), Vessels and capacity-related equipment ;

Planning and Reporting:

  • Develop and monitor: Project schedules and shutdown timelines, Resource allocation plans
  • Ensure accurate progress tracking and reporting to stakeholders ;
  • Implement effective planning, scheduling, and progress measurement systems.

Back-Office and Coordination:

  • manage overall project coordination including: Progress monitoring and control, Invoicing and cost tracking, Site mobilization and demobilization ;
  • coordinate with internal departments and clients to ensure smooth project execution.

Subcontract and Personal Management:

  • Manage personnel mobilization, including workforce planning and logistics ;
  • Ensure effective communication and coordination between site teams and headquarters.
  • Supervise subcontractors, ensuring compliance with technical and safety requirements ;

Required Profile

  • You are fluent in English.
  • You have excellent organizational and coordination abilities. You have developped a strong leadership, team management skills, a strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities. You have the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced shutdown environment.
  • You have a solid knowledge of project management tools and methodologies
  • You have at least 10 years of experience in shutdown/project management within the oil & gas or similar industrial sectors.
  • You have demonstrated experience in: fabrication and installation, project planning and scheduling, progress reporting and project controls.
  • Also a proven experience in maintenance and multidisciplinary projects, and strong understanding of PVV, structural, and vessel-related works.

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