Project Manager

How does a project manager support project management in the oil industry?

Definition of “project management”

“Project management” according to DIN 69901 refers collectively to all measures for completing organisation and management tasks in order to successfully realise a project.

Project manager for crude oil, natural gas and geothermal

In crude oil, natural gas and geothermal development and extraction, oil and energy companies frequently utilise the expertise of external project managers in order to reap the benefits of external project management and support in the form of higher productivity and better performance of onshore and offshore projects.

Objective of project management: Reducing risks through professional planning and controlling while assuring project implementation of high quality, on time and cost effectively.

A project manager supports oil companies and energy companies with crude oil, natural gas or geothermal projects, in particular through project consulting and project support in the fields of deep drilling, extraction technology, HSE and feasibility studies.

Responsibilities of an E&P project manager in onshore and offshore projects

  • Project planning
  • Project implementation
  • Project support
  • Project monitoring
  • Employee training
  • Safety management


Further information on the project management tasks in onshore and offshore oil, gas and geothermal development and extraction.

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