Job Summary
The role holder will initiate, plan, supervise and deliver a wide range of construction projects from start to finish. The Project Manager will organize and oversee construction procedures and ensure that they are completed in a timely and efficient manager. The Project Manager will ultimately be the accountable executive for the project, managing the progress reporting to the Project Board and mitigating risks and delays. We would expect the role holder to be well versed in all construction methodologies and procedures and able to coordinate a team of professionals of different disciplines to achieve the best results.
Key Requirements and Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management
PMP or equivalent Project Management certification
Minimum 7 years’ experience working as a project manager within the construction industry Proficient in Excel or alternate tool
An in-depth understanding of construction procedures and material and project management principles
Exceptionally well organized with an aptitude for data and interpretation
Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
Networking and interpersonal skills
Able to generate budgets and reports
Presentation skills, able to explain concepts concisely and accurately
Able to develop cooperative relationships with department heads
Creative thinking skills and ability to solve problems
Responsibilities
Accountability of delivery of the project against time, cost, quality and risk to the project Board
Collaborate with all heads of departments and co-ordinate work packages
Create project plans, milestone projections and a critical path
Determine required resources (manpower, equipment and materials) from start to finish with attention to budgetary limitations
Accountable for all project documentation
Plan all construction operations and schedule intermediate phases to ensure deadlines will be met
Acquire equipment and material and monitor stocks to timely handle inadequacies which could delay the delivery
Hire contractors and other staff and allocate responsibilities
Evaluate progress, prepare contingency arrangements and fall back plans.
Ensure adherence to all health and safety standards and report issues
Create a strong management team with clear roles and responsibilities.
Assess performance of management team and seek to consistently upgrade the skills through coaching, mentoring or additional training.
Manage effective relationships with vendors, sub-contractors
