Heavy Lift & Abnormal Load Project Manager at CDL Human Resource

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  • Mombasa
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
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
  • 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.
  • Candidates with heavy lift, abnormal load (OOG) project experience in Wind Power or Oil & Gas are encouraged to apply.
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