Project Manager – Projects & Heavy Lift at CDL Human Resource

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Execution
• Lead end-to-end execution of assigned projects from award to close-out.
• Develop detailed project plans including scope, timelines, resources, risk assessments, and method statements.
• Ensure delivery in line with contractual KPIs, cost estimates, and approved budgets.
• Monitor project progress and implement corrective measures where required.
• Commercial & Cost Control
• Maintain and manage project budgets, ensuring margin protection.
• Track project P&L and control cost leakages (fuel, subcontracting, equipment utilization).
• Support preparation of commercial quotations, RFQs, and tenders for heavy lift and abnormal loads.
• Ensure asset utilization is optimized before engaging third-party subcontractors.
• Heavy Lift & OOG Operations
• Coordinate abnormal load, breakbulk, and OOG cargo movements in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Ensure safe handling, routing, permitting, and coordination with relevant authorities (KRA, KPA, URA, etc.).
• Monitor fuel consumption and operational efficiency of deployed assets.
• Workshop & Technical Coordination
• Coordinate with workshop teams to ensure availability, maintenance, and readiness of project equipment.
• Ensure preventive and corrective maintenance schedules are adhered to.
• Monitor consumables and maintenance costs impacting project budgets.
• Risk, Compliance & Documentation
• Identify, assess, and mitigate operational and contractual risks.
• Ensure adherence to QHSE standards and company SOPs.
• Oversee documentation control (invoices, disbursements, permits, cost tracking).
• Utilize tracking systems to monitor project performance.
• Stakeholder Management
• Serve as primary operational contact for clients during project execution.
• Coordinate with internal departments (Commercial, Finance, Workshop, Operations).
• Provide timely reporting to management on project status, risks, and performance metrics.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Minimum 5–8 years’ experience in project operations within heavy lift, abnormal load logistics, OOG, or technical transport environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, asset-intensive projects.
• Strong working knowledge of transport regulations and operational compliance.