CORNELIUS BIOSE
Lagos
Summary
Highly accomplished Project Management Professional (PMP) with over 16 years of progressive experience in the oil and gas sector, specializing in gas infrastructure development, midstream operations, and Tier 1 EPC projects. Proven expertise in the full project lifecycle, from feasibility and FEED to construction and commissioning of critical assets, including gas pipelines, LPG facilities, and vertical steel tanks. Adept at leading and managing cross-functional teams to align technical execution with strategic business objectives. Skilled in interpreting financial models to inform technical decisions, ensuring project delivery is on time, within budget, and to the highest quality, safety, and environmental standards.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Falcon Corporation Limited
09.2020 - Current
- Led the full project lifecycle for a 15,000MT LPG Bulk Storage Facility and Jetty, from feasibility study and Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) to Detailed Engineering Design (DED) and construction.
- Managed the engineering and execution of capital modifications and gas pipeline projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and project KPIs.
- Directed the construction of a 10,000MT spherical tank, including prefabrication and erection, ensuring adherence to quality design specifications and project timelines.
- Oversaw the procurement of critical materials, including plates for a 10,000MT spherical tank and 23 long-lead items (LLIs), ensuring cost-effectiveness and timely delivery.
- Supervised predictive and preventive maintenance for the City Gate Station operations, improving system reliability within the Ikorodu gas distribution network.
- Managed the repair of four (4) gas pipeline leakages, from root cause analysis (RCA) to reconstruction, successfully reconnecting all affected customers within 24 hours.
- Successfully planned and commissioned a new Natural Gas Extension Spur Line to serve five (5) new customers, achieving zero injuries or fatalities.
- Interpreted project needs and identified opportunities to improve operational processes and project delivery, leading to enhanced efficiency and reduced risk.
- Collaborated with and managed cross-functional teams, contractors, and subcontractors to ensure clear scope definition, quality control, and timely delivery of project milestones.
Senior Project Engineer
Falcon Corporation Limited
04.2012 - 08.2020
- Led cross-functional teams in strategic planning and project delivery, ensuring all stakeholders worked cohesively to achieve project goals.
- Applied project management techniques to manage project progress and enforce budget, timeline, and quality standards to consistently achieve projected milestones.
- Conducted comprehensive risk analysis and mitigated potential delays and challenges, ensuring a smooth project completion process.
- Managed budget development and regulated project expenses, successfully negotiating favorable prices with vendors and contractors to control costs.
- Analyzed project status to address variances, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions, keeping projects on track and aligned with initial plans.
- Resolved complex operational problems related to project tasks, which prevented project delays and maintained momentum.
- Inspected vendor work during fabrication and build processes, identifying design or build issues and implementing corrective actions to restore conformance with ideal specifications.
- Managed and coordinated project documentation and design packages, facilitating design reviews and providing critical feedback to colleagues.
- Determined interdependencies to analyze and establish project critical paths, optimizing schedules and resource allocation.
Mechanical Engineer
Cakasa Nigeria Company Limited
10.2007 - 03.2012
- Ensured all construction works were carried out in accordance with specifications, statutory requirements, laws, and regulations, with a focus on safety, operability, and maintainability.
- Coordinated scheduling of subcontractors, consultants, and inspectors to ensure each project was completed on time.
- Monitored work and materials to uphold quality control standards at various project stages, ensuring compliance with design and contractual requirements.
- Performed and scheduled inspections to meet the varying safety and compliance regulations of each job location.
- Maintained a daily log of all site activities, including actions performed, materials expended, and problems resolved, ensuring comprehensive project documentation.
- Simultaneously managed workloads for individual projects while traveling between multiple job sites.
- Identified and resolved problems and conflicts by organizing meetings and collaborating with team members across various roles.
- Estimated budgets for assigned project tasks, contributing to accurate financial planning.
Education
Certified Six Sigma Black Belt -
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
University of Nigeria
Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria01-2025
Project Management Professional - Project Management
Project Management Institute
United State Of America05-2023
Registered Engineer - Registered Engineer
Council For The Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria
Nigeria03-2022
Skills
- Project & Engineering Management: Project Planning, Scheduling & Coordination, Engineering Design Review, Risk Management, Procurement, Cross-functional Team Leadership
- Gas Midstream & Pipeline Expertise: Gas Pipeline Systems, Midstream Operations, Pipeline Construction, Gas Value Chains, City Gate Station Operations, LPG Bulk Storage & Jetty
- Financial & Commercial Acumen: Financial Analysis & Modeling, Budgeting, Cost Control, Commercial Decision Support
- HSE & Quality: Health, Safety, and Environmental Standards, QMS Lead Auditing, TPIA Inspection, RCA
Accomplishments
- MAJOR PROJECTS
- 15,000MT LPG Storage Facility and Jetty, Port-Harcourt, Nigeria
- Natural Gas Pipeline Infrastructure and City Gate Station, Lagos Free Zone (LFZ), Nigeria
- Ikorodu Gas Distribution Zone, Nigeria
- ASCON Energy Village, Oghara, Delta, Nigeria
Timeline
Project Manager
Falcon Corporation Limited
09.2020 - Current
Senior Project Engineer
Falcon Corporation Limited
04.2012 - 08.2020
Mechanical Engineer
Cakasa Nigeria Company Limited
10.2007 - 03.2012
Certified Six Sigma Black Belt -
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
University of Nigeria
Project Management Professional - Project Management
Project Management Institute
Registered Engineer - Registered Engineer
Council For The Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria
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