Project Manager - Civil / MEP

CBRE; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE in Pakistan (Karachi) seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead end-to-end project execution for fuel station environments, managing Contractors, HSSE, budgets and delivery of the customer value proposition.

You will coordinate architects and third-party contractors, monitor cost and schedules, ensure compliance with local legislation and CBRE standards, and hand over completed projects with proper asset data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in engineering (Mechanical/Civil) with project management exposure.
• Five+ years of relevant experience in oil and gas, fuels retailing, and construction projects.
• Strong leadership, coordination skills and stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project execution plans identifying key requirements.
• Engage architects, designers and contractors to guide design.
• Lead supplier performance to meet HSSE requirements.
• Manage cost, spend variations and forecast adjustments.
• Ensure compliance with design standards and local regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Coordination

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical or Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About The Role

The Project Manager (PM) is responsible to meet the End-to-End Project execution and Management of contractors, Quality, Cost, budget, support delivery of the Customer Value Proposition.

A self-motivated and driven individual who can independently manage a range of different projects within a region/work area following Project Engineering and HSSE requirements in a fuel station environment.

Projects could include new constructions, extensions, asset or equipment changes or replacements and ground works.

What You’ll Do

• Developing detailed project execution plans with the ability to identify key project requirements.
• Ability to engage and manage the architects, designers and 3rd party contractors and have a detailed knowledge of the project to be able to guide the design
• Leads and manages Teams & Suppliers performance towards the Retail Contractor HSSE requirements.
• Articulates variation in spend and competent in adjusting forecast.
• Demonstrates that supplier's meet contract requirements and corrective actions are in place.
• Design & documentation standards meet local legislation & adhere to Global Design Standards. Mitigation actions are in place and communicated for standards to be upheld in case of deviation.
• Supervision of all site activities mainly ‘Hold Point’ to ensure that all works comply with contractual requirements.
• Demonstrates cost control is in place and validates invoices for work undertaken.
• Time scheduling is in place for all Projects and variation to plan is managed & corrective actions meet customer requirements.
• Manages project delivery to meet service level agreement and Quality standards.
• Ensure projects meet performance expectations and verifies that Asset data registration is complete.
• Ensure regular reporting in line with contractual and KPI requirements about the progress of the project to suppliers, internal and external customers.
• Manage and co-ordinate the successful completion and handover the project in line with all pre-requisites.
• Carrying out supplier accreditation in conjunction and HSSE team for all new suppliers and also maintain a re-accreditation system aligned to the contract requirements.
• Manage the Permit to Work (PTW) system, ensuring training is given when required and suppliers are suitably qualified.
• Advise, promote and monitor the safe carrying out of work in the workplace, promote a ‘talk not tick’ culture for all HSSE related activities.
• Be confident in making decisions based on analysis carried out or provided and to see these decisions through whilst ensuring the best interests of both CBRE and Shell are maintained.
• Verify invoices for work undertaken at service stations to validate the costs incurred are as invoiced.
• Assess the extent of equipment repair or replacement requirements necessary at service stations and make recommendations for the most efficient and economic means of carrying out the required work.
• Carry out quality checks of recently completed maintenance and repair work and repair work to ensure work is carried out properly.
• Carry out quality checks on work in progress and check all major repair and replacement work to ensure that work is carried out properly.
• Ensure, through the PSC team that asset data is updated on a regular basis

Key Challenges

• Drive the team behaviours to “New Ways of Working”
• Passion for operational delivery and continuous improvement
• Pro-actively communicate with various stakeholders in the country (retailers, sales & ops...) Responsible for the HSSE performance of all GWS personal and (sub) contractors on-site with full adherence to Client’s HSSE requirements.
• Execute internal GWS requirements.
• Participate, contribute to and lead the meetings specified in the contract
• Document and follow up all financial issues related to the project.

What You’ll Need

Education

Bachelor’s in engineering (Mechanical/Civil), Project Management specific qualification will be an added advantage

Experience

• Minimum 05 Years of relevant experience
• Substantial hands-on project management delivery experience within the oil and gas, fuels retailing environment and Construction Projects
• Strong leadership capabilities and co-ordination skill
• Experience in executing projects on Fuel Station sites and petroleum industry knowledge would be an advantage

Languages

Strong verbal and written communications skills in English and Local/Regional language.

Computer Literacy

Good working experience in Microsoft Office tools

Supervisory

Good in planning, organizational and conceptual, political, interpersonal skills

Work Time

As per work requirement

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

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