PROJECTS MANAGER M/F

Africa Global Logistics View all jobs

  • Mombasa
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
General informationPROJECTS MANAGER M/FGeneral informationsAGL (Africa Global Logistics) is the leading multimodal logistics operator (port, logistics, maritime and rail) in Africa. The company is now part of the MSC Group, a leading maritime and logistics company.Thanks to its expertise developed over more than a century and to more than 23,000 employees in 50 countries, AGL provides its African and global customers with global, tailor-made and innovative logistics solutions, with the ambition of contributing to the transformation of Africa in a sustainable way.
AGL is also present in Haiti and Timor.Are you looking for a rewarding experience in an international environment? Do you want to make an impact in a company that puts Africa at the heart of its project?Join AGL, the leading multimodal logistics operator on the African continent!Job descriptionJob TitlePORTS & TERMINALS TECHNICAL DEPARTMENT
PROJECTS MANAGER M/FContract TypePERMANENTJob LocationAfrica, Kenya, MOMBASAWorking HoursFull timeMission DescriptionProject 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.
ProfileQualifications
  • 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.
Key skills & Competencies
  • Strong project planning and scheduling capability.
  • Budget management and cost control expertise.
  • Contract interpretation and commercial awareness.
  • Asset utilization and operational efficiency management.
  • Risk management and problem-solving capability.

Africa Global Logistics