Project Manager

Location: Kimbe, Papua New Guinea

Duration: 6 - 12 Months

Client & Project Overview

The organization is a specialized marine construction firm currently executing a critical infrastructure project in Papua New Guinea. The specific project involves the Kimbe Wharf Upgrade, with a remaining duration of approximately 612 months.

• Location: Based in Kimbe, with accommodation provided at the Liamo Reef Resort.
• Work Schedule: 6 days per week with a rotation in and out of the country until project completion.
• Project Scope: Includes demolition, dredging, piling, and concrete/precast works.

Role Objective

The Project Manager handles the day-to-day management of the site, working in tandem with the Lead Project Manager and Project Engineers. A primary focus is managing the interface between the local workforce, subcontractors, and the client, PNG Ports. The Project Manager must be prepared to lead site operations independently when the Lead PM is off-site.

Key Responsibilities

• On-site Coordination: Oversight of all daily activities through Project Supervisors to ensure delivery matches scope, schedule, and budget.
• Stakeholder Management: Serving as a key point of liaison for the client (PNG Ports) and managing all contractor/subcontractor relations.
• Commercial Control: Responsible for variation management and tracking project performance.
• Team Leadership: Directing a diverse team composed of roughly 50% expatriates and 50% local staff.

Team Structure & Reporting

• Core Team: Works alongside 1 Lead PM and a rotation of 3 Project Engineers (2 on-site at any given time).
• Site Support: 2 Project Supervisors managing approximately 18 local staff and various specialist subcontractors.
• Reporting: Reports internally to the Lead Project Manager and the corporate management team in Australia.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum proven experience in major construction projects, specifically acting as a Lead or Senior Project Manager.
• Environment: Must be comfortable and experienced in working within remote or developing-country environments.
• Technical Background: Experience in marine construction (e.g., piling, dredging) and familiarity with international specialist foundations or marine contractors.
• Specific Expertise: Direct experience with piling projects is a significant advantage.
• Leadership: Strong people management skills with the ability to lead mixed expat/local workforces.

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