General Project Manager - (Offshore) - Energy Oil & Gas Project

Hill International; Milano; In loco; EUR 120.000 - 160.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading international project management firm is seeking a General Project Manager for offshore oil and gas projects in Milano, Italy. The successful candidate will oversee project planning, execution, and delivery, ensuring compliance with budget and quality standards. Ideal applicants should have over 20 years’ experience in the oil and gas sector, with significant project management exposure. The role demands strategic leadership and a strong background in commercial and contract management, particularly in offshore environments.

Competenze

• Minimum 20 years' experience in the oil and gas sector.
• At least 10 years' experience in project management roles.
• Minimum 5 years of offshore experience.

Mansioni

• Lead project lifecycle from initiation to delivery.
• Prepare and negotiate contracts and manage costs.
• Ensure compliance with HSE standards.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Communication

Negotiation

Project management tools

Formazione

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical/Chemical/Structural

Membership in professional Project Management Association

Strumenti

Primavera P6

MS Project

Descrizione del lavoro

General Project Manager - (Offshore) - Energy Oil & Gas Project

Job Openings General Project Manager - (Offshore) - Energy Oil & Gas Project

About the job General Project Manager - (Offshore) - Energy Oil & Gas Project

The Project General Manager (PGM) is responsible for the overall planning, execution, control, and successful delivery of these large-scale oil and gas projects (onshore/offshore). The role ensures compliance with contractual obligations, quality standards, budget, and schedule, while managing multidisciplinary teams and EPC/EPIC contractors and interfacing with clients, partners, and regulatory bodies.

That is applicable for:

Well Head Platform [WHP] Fast Moving Working Rig [FMWR] Process Platform [PP] Complex modification for CO2 production

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Leadership & Strategy

• Provide strategic direction, leadership, and decision‑making across the project lifecycle.
• Develop and implement the project execution plan in alignment with corporate objectives.
• Lead project initiation, feasibility, FEED, EPC/EPCIC phases, and handover to operations.

2. Project Planning & Execution

• Oversee the development of project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation plans.
• Ensure engineering, procurement, construction, installation, commissioning, and start‑up are executed safely, efficiently, and to specification.
• Monitor progress and implement corrective actions when deviations occur.

3. Stakeholder & Client Management

• Act as the primary point of contact with the client, joint venture partners, and key stakeholders.
• Manage contractual relationships, resolve disputes, and ensure client satisfaction.
• Prepare and deliver high‑level project status reports to executives and stakeholders.

4. Commercial & Contract Management

• Oversee the preparation and negotiation of contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders.
• Control project costs, manage change orders, and ensure profitability targets are met.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, industry standards, and contractual obligations.

5. Risk, Safety & Quality Management

• Lead project risk management, identifying, evaluating, and mitigating risks.
• Ensure all project activities comply with HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) standards.
• Maintain quality control procedures and ensure deliverables meet client and regulatory requirements.
• Manage multidisciplinary project teams including engineering, construction, procurement, commissioning, and support services.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Skills:

• Exceptional leadership and decision‑making skills.
• Strong commercial and contractual acumen.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Proficient in project management tools and software (Primavera P6, MS Project, etc.). Mentor and develop project management staff for future leadership roles.

Responsibility matrix

Function / Area

Role of PGM

Key Interactions

Project Management

Overall accountability for project delivery from initiation to handover.

Approves engineering strategies, milestones, and key technical decisions. Ensures design compliance with standards and project requirements.

Engineering Manager, Lead Discipline Engineers

Procurement

Approves procurement plan, major purchase orders, and supplier selection for critical packages.

Procurement Manager, Contracts & Supply Chain Team

Construction

Oversees construction execution plan, progress monitoring, and resolution of site issues.

Construction Manager, Site Managers

Installation & Marine Operations

Provides approval for offshore execution plans, ensures marine spread readiness and regulatory compliance.

Ensures commissioning strategies align with operational requirements; approves RFSU milestones.

Commissioning Manager, Operations Manager

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

Enforces HSE culture, approves safety plans, leads safety reviews and audits.

HSE Manager, Safety Officers

Quality Assurance & Control (QA/QC)

Approves quality plans, ensures inspection and tests plans are implemented.

QA/QC Manager

Contracts & Commercial

Negotiates and approves high‑value contracts, manages claims and change orders.

Contracts Manager, Commercial Manager

Finance & Cost Control

Reviews cost forecasts, approves budgets, ensures profitability targets are met.

Finance Manager, Cost Controller

Stakeholder & Client Management

Acts as primary liaison with client and JV partners; manages executive‑level communications.

Client Representatives, JV Partners

Regulatory & Government Affairs

Ensures compliance with local regulations, permits, and statutory requirements.

Regulatory Affairs Manager, Legal Counsel

Oversees risk register, approves mitigation strategies for high‑impact risks.

Human Resources & Training

Approves staffing plans, succession planning, and training initiatives for project team.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelor of Science Degree (B. Sc) in Mechanical/ Chemical / Structural.
• Professionally qualified engineer and / or member of professional Project management association.
• At least 20 years' experience in the oil and gas industry in both on shore and offshore facilities, at least 10 years' experience in project management roles.
• Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of offshore experience in total, with at least the last 35 years spent on offshore projects.
• Experienced in project management techniques and contract management.