Project manager
Job Description
Posted on 21 April 2026
PROJECT MANAGER/CONTRACT MANAGER
Quest Exploration Drilling Philippines Inc. (QED) has active operations in the Philippines. With more than 45 years of experience, QED has established itself as an industry leader in providing drilling and support activities to the mining, exploration, and petroleum sectors.
We currently have a vacancy in our Operations Department for a DRILL CONTRACT MANAGER. The individual we are looking for to fill this role must have strong experience in drill program management, overseeing day-to-day contract administration, cost management, governance, and have extensive experience with Reverse Circulation and Diamond Drilling techniques.
Conditions:
- Full-time role.
- Flexible working schedules
- The role is based in various sites within the Philippines.
Key Responsibilities:
- Extensive experience in drilling project/contract day-to-day management.
- Must have experience with reverse circulation hammer drilling and surface drilling with deep holes up to 1500 meters.
- Experience working on and/or overseeing geothermal projects.
- Operate an RC drill rig (Schramm KWL or similar type machine).
- Knowledge and skills of drilling depths of up to 300 meters
- UG Diamond drilling experience is an advantage.
- Ability to provide supervision and lead a multicultural team.
- Ability to coach and mentor the national & local drillers/offsiders.
- Daily liaison with client representatives to achieve an outcome acceptable to all concerned.
- Establish and maintain client relationships.
- Provide contract-related issue resolution, both internally and externally, where necessary.
- Communicate contract-related information to the Operations Manager and Management team.
- Manage accurate record keeping for all contract-related correspondence and documentation.
- Ensuring rig(s) on project sites are fully conditioned to work and keeping a Rig Maintenance Record.
Applications can be sent via email: fbautista@qedrill.com
Qualifications/Requirements- Certificate IV in Drilling Operations
- Project Management Certificate
- Train the Trainer Certificate III or IV
- Current HV and LV Driver's Licenses
- Senior First Aid Certificate
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Work location
DOÑA REMEDIOS TRINIDAD, BULACAN
Remarks
Key personal attributes:
- Strong leadership skills and experience
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent planning and organizational capabilities
- Be highly motivated and able to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work with, develop, and lead multicultural teams.
- Must work well both independently and as part of a team.
- Previous experience in 3rd World countries
- Applicants must be able to pass a medical examination and police clearance before engagement.
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