David Unokan

Experienced (United Arab Emirates) EPCI Project Manager on Topsides offshore and onshore Oil production facilities with more than Fifteen years in the Oil and Gas industries and Certified by Project Management Institute (PMI) to Project Management Practitioner (PMP) Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP) and Risk Management Practitioner (RMP) I am a results-driven leader with extensive experience in the Oil and Gas industries, Topside specialist in asset management services throughout all life circle phases from consulting, engineering, manufacturing, assemble, operations, maintenance and Commissioning.

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Expert in Mechanical fabrication, Jackets, FPSO/FSO, Piping, Pipeline/Structural, Electrical & Instrument, Civil and Commissioning work scope.

Senior Project Manager at Seflam SSGL Nigeria Limited (2023-05 – 2026-06)

Project: Gbaran Phase 3B-Uzu with Central Processing Facility (CPF) Upgrade – Package 2 Facility. Client: Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) Nigeria

• Provide leadership in ensuring engineering/procurement changes are reviewed and communicated to construction team.
• Oversee project performance through regular on schedule, budget and quality for successful outcome. Collaborating with cross functional teams to deliver high quality standards.
• Prepared and managed project budgets, ensuring all costs are tracked and controlled.

Project Manager at AL ASAB CONTRACTING LLC (2019-06 – 2021-05)

Project: Topside Pipeline repairs & Sectional Replacement. Client: ADNOC Onshore

• Conducted regular meetings with internal and external stakeholders to review project status and resolving issues.
• Accountable for approval of contracts, Risk management, project preparation, project execution and project control. Oversee critical planning, communication, decision, management and actions connected to the project.
• Oversee project design from start to finish, ensuring timely completion and high-quality results.

Project Manager at NETCO Engineering Company (2016-08 – 2019-05)

Project: ExxonMobil Terminal Power Upgrade. Client: ExxonMobil

• Developed comprehensive project plan, including timelines. Mile stones, and resource allocation.
• Analyze project performance metrics and prepare detailed report for senior management.
• Drive continuous improvement in project execution, quality and cost efficiency.

Project Manager at Daewoo Nigeria Limited (2014-05 – 2016-07)

Project: Indorama Fertilizer Project. Client: Indorama Port Harcourt Pero Chemical

• Ensured usage of approved project procedures and drawings which added values to project completion delivery
• Created organizational charts, assign roles, and set deadlines for team members.
• Ensured usage of approved project procedures and drawings which added values to project completion delivery.

Construction Manager at Daewoo Nigeria Limited (2013-01 – 2014-03)

Project: Escravos Gas to Liquid (EGTL). Client: Chevron

• Identified key issues and effectively allocated resources to boost project progress.
• Provided key strategy for Schedule Management efficiency.
• Managed effectively all phases of the construction process, including demolition, construction, installation, and finishing. Coordinated with clients, subcontractors, and vendors for seamless project execution.

Construction Manager at Midis Engineering Nigeria Ltd (2005-01 – 2007-12)

Welding Inspector at Oversea Technical Services Nigeria (2000-01 – 2005-12)

Construction Supervisor at Daewoo Nigeria Limited (1991-01 – 1999-12)

HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA in Welding Engineering – Petroleum Training Institute 1992-1994