Shutdown Project Manager

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 (M/F) Reference: 2026-2546

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers Job

Responsibilities

The company PONTICELLI NIGERIA, a subsidiary of the Ponticelli Frères Group, is recruiting as part of its projects in Oil & Gas in Nigeria. 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? We invite you to join us on a technical support contract. The position is based in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. The Shutdown Project Manager will oversee and manage shutdown projects within oil & gas facilities in Nigeria. The role requires strong technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and comprehensive project management experience to ensure safe, efficient, and timely execution of shutdown activities.

Responsibilities

The position we are offering involves the following main responsibilities: Project Management & Execution: Plan, coordinate, and execute shutdown projects from preparation through completion; Ensure all shutdown activities are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with HSE standards; Supervise multidisciplinary teams across maintenance and construction scopes. Technical Scope: Manage operations within the following disciplines: Pressure Vessels (PVV), Structural works (STR), Vessels and capacity-related equipment; Oversee activities including: Preparation and work-pack development, Fabrication works, Site installation and execution. Planning & 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 & 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 & Personnel Management: Supervise subcontractors, ensuring compliance with technical and safety requirements; Manage personnel mobilization, including workforce planning and logistics; Ensure effective communication and coordination between site teams and headquarters. Required Profile You have at least 10 years of experience in shutdown/project management within the oil & gas or similar industrial sectors. Also a proven experience in maintenance and multidisciplinary projects, and strong understanding of PVV, structural, and vessel-related works. You have demonstrated experience in: fabrication and installation, project planning and scheduling, progress reporting and project controls. 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 are fluent in English.