PROJECT MANAGER

VACANCY 

Project Manager and Legal Counsel – Gas-to-Energy Project\

Location: Gas-to-Energy Secretariat, Georgetown
Duration: 12 months, with possibility of extension
Application Deadline: 15 October, 2025

Background:

The Government of Guyana is undertaking a landmark Gas-to-Energy (GTE) Project aimed at leveraging the country’s natural gas resources to deliver sustainable and affordable electricity. To support the successful execution of this transformative initiative, the Gas-to-Energy Secretariat is inviting applications for 5 positions: Project Manager (3) and Legal Counsel (2)

1. Position: Project Manager

Role Summary:

Each Project Manager will provide support on the planning and implementation of the Gas-to-Energy Project, overseeing supervision teams, contractors, timelines, and stakeholder coordination to ensure successful delivery within scope, time, and budget.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, manage and update project plans for multiple projects.
• Prepare Request for Proposals (RFP) including technical documents (e.g. Employers Requirements) and manage procurement processes.
• Manage contractors, consultants, and key stakeholders to ensure contract compliance.
• Monitor construction scheduling, budget adherence, and risk mitigation.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Prepare progress reports and present to executive stakeholders in a professional manner.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Engineering, or related field; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification a plus
• Knowledge of scheduling software (Primavera or MS Project)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience, with at least 2 years in managing energy or infrastructure projects.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with gas processing, power generation, substations/construction or combined-cycle technology a plus.