Linch-pin has experience in the management of offshore oil and gas projects ranging from early stage input into concepts for development through to execution of the development works.

Linch-pin strives to align with clients and to meet their needs by finding the right people at the right time, and to complement existing Client management systems by developing tailored, project specific management systems and procedures.

LINCH-PIN’s range of Project Management Services include:

CONCEPT SELECT PHASE

• Development Management through the concept select phase.

• Development options assessment on cost, schedule and risk basis.

• Project mapping.

DEFINE PHASE

• Management of field data gathering including metocean studies, geophysical and geotechnical investigations.
  

• Management of engineering studies to enhance development certainty and mitigate development risks.
  

• Development of project specific BoD and Functional Specifications.

• Development of execution plans and associated contracting strategies.

• Development of project organisation requirements and sourcing of personnel.

• Development of project management systems and procedures.

EXECUTE PHASE

• Engineering Management.

• Project Services Management.

• Interface Management.

• SIMOPS Management.

• Offshore Construction Management.

• Quality and HSE Management.

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Linch-pin has a depth of experience in the management of offshore facility construction from early stage input into concept selection through to offshore execution and extending to hook up and marine management for commissioning and planned shut-downs.

Linch-pin has experience with and has supported both operators and contractors and hence understands equally the difficulties associated with executing complex projects in a challenging marine environment, as well as the imperatives of the overall field development schedule and budget.

LINCH-PIN’s range of Construction Management Services include:

CONCEPT SELECT PHASE

• Development of construction schedules.

• Development of construction budgets.

• Development of construction concepts and risk mitigation measures.

DEFINE PHASE

• Construction contracting strategies.

• Preparation of construction specifications.

• Preparation of construction tenders.

• Bid evaluation and contract negotiation.

EXECUTE PHASE

• Installation Design Basis and detailed design input.

• High level execution deliverables (schedules, budgets).
  

• Contractor management.

• Development of specialty installation devices design.

• Grillage, seafastening, rigging design.

• Procedure preparation.

• Management of procurement and fabrication.

• Subcontractor management.

• Tow and vessel management.

• Resourcing site teams.

• Regulatory submissions.

• Logistics management.

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Linch-pin has established a presence in Singapore to provide Clients with Quality Management support and Quality Assurance / Control resourcing, as projects move beyond the design phase into execution with manufacturing, fabrication, construction, installation and commissioning activities being conducted in the Asian region.

Linch-pin's Quality Management Services include:

• Preparation of Quality Management Plans and Procedures

• Self-managed verification planning and implementation tailored to meet Project requirements

• Prequalification support during Client assessment of potential Contractors, Fabricator, Manufacturers and Vendors

• Provision of Quality Assurance and Control personnel to represent Client’s interests at Contractors’ sites and manufacturing facilities

• Quality Management System Compliance Audits

• Quality Management Product / Construction Audits

• Independent Assessment and resolution of Site Quality related issues

• On-site surveillance inspection

• On-site NDT verification

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