Smit Lamnalco is a leading provider of safe, reliable and cost-effective integrated midstream marine services to terminals: We are dedicated to providing marine support services tailored to the operational needs of our client and specialize in bringing international standards on safety, in challenging environment. Our Company is located in Nigeria and operates for clients in Nigeria.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Contract Manager
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Job Description
- As a Contract Manager, you play a key role in delivering high-quality services to our clients in line with contractual agreements.
- You ensure smooth execution across managerial, operational and technical aspects, while keeping a strong focus on client satisfaction and solid financial performance.
- Throughout the contract lifecycle, you act as a trusted partner—driving efficiency, maintaining oversight, and ensuring outcomes that meet both client expectations and business goals.
Your activities will be among others:
- Ensure that operations are performed in a professional, efficient and cost effective manner.
- Establish and maintain good working relationship with the Client.
- Make sure that the contractual obligations are met to the full satisfaction of the customer.
- Conduct regular performance review meetings on basis of pre-agreed performance parameters.
- Ensure all operations are undertaken in a safe and secure manner and in full compliance with the company’s SLIMS policies and procedures.
- Ensure that all operational and vessel personnel comply with all relevant regulations as well as Operational and SHEQ policies and procedures and that non-compliance is analyzed, evaluated and corrective/preventive actions are swiftly being taken.
- In close cooperation with HR you will provide a dequate training and development of all staff under responsibility.
- Conduct annual performance appraisals of shore staff, Captains working on board the tugs in the contract and appraisal of chief engineers along with the technical department.
- Provide input to annual budgets and monthly/quarterly performance reports and monitor the financial performance of the contract and ensure the contract budget is being achieved.
Your qualities
- For this position we are looking for a candidate who already lives in Nigeria.
- Relevant marine operating experience.
- Sea-going experience as Master or Chief Officer .
- In-depth understanding and experience of Marine Industry and Terminal Operations.
- Onshore management experience.
Qualifications
What you can expect:
- A dynamic environment: A job that allows you to collaborate with a talented team of experts from different backgrounds and contribute to making a significant impact.
- Rewarding conditions: This is a great opportunity for a talented and motivated professional who is keen and eager to join an International Marine company. Smit Lamnalco offers a competitive compensation & benefit package.
- Career development: We offer you plenty of opportunities to bring out the best in yourself .
Extra information:
- Full/part-time job: The position of contract manager is a full-time (40 hours a week) job.
- Next steps: Apply easily by completing the online application form. Interviews are held online or in the office. Once it’s clear we’re a good match, we’ll make you an offer – and look forward to welcoming you to the company.