Project Manager – Africawide Group

Job Description

·       Ensure all project execution is being performed to quality standards in compliance with design specifications, drawings, budget and schedule

·       Provide comprehensive day-to-day field supervision at the site, if necessary

·       Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to involved staff and contractors

·       Also contribute to contracts, change orders, material and services purchase orders for approval

·       Assess and where appropriate make recommendations on contractor requests for extension of time, claims for additional payment, and contractual disputes

·       Build and update project schedules. Responsible for ensuring completion of activities according to schedule. Expedite and co-ordinate any delayed or potentially delayed activities. Maintain regular estimates of the cost-to-completion and time-to-completion for each task

·       Co-ordinate and optimize the arrangement of daily activities tasked to the feasibility team or project execution crews and external subcontractors to minimize lost productivity time

·       Assist with preparing request for proposals for tender of services and statement of work documents.

·       Review quotes, material requests, procured items, deliveries and on-site production to validate accurate fulfilment and quality control

·       Certify invoices submitted by suppliers and contractors and recommend for payment

·       Perform inspections at completion of each project phase, and sign-off on quality of workmanship along with crew leaders and external subcontractors

·       Determine and recommend labour force, materials, and equipment requirements

·       Co-ordinate, administer and lead weekly progress meetings with Client/general manager, site engineer, crew leaders and subcontractors

·       Completion of computer-based weekly and/or daily reports, project log and documentation files

·       Enforce and promote site safety and project procedures and proper use of equipment

·       Advise Client on any recommendations for improvement to practices regarding health and safety, project approach and quality control plans.

·       Recommend measures to enhance improvement or efficiency opportunities that may arise

·       Identify risk and opportunity in all aspects of project management, and implement mitigation measures where risks are appreciable

·       Conduct ongoing meetings with field staff to remain informed of project work and facilitate resolution of presented or developing issues

Requirements

• Experienced (10 – 15 years) Project Manager with a record of starting up and managing capital projects in the biogas or wastewater treatment environment or other infrastructure intensive industries
• Civil, Mechanical or Process engineering Degree/Diploma is advantageous, however relevant experience would also be considered
• Certifications in project management related fields would be advantageous
• PMP would be advantageous

Skills, Knowledge and Personal Attributes:

·       Strong written and oral communication skills

·       Strong interpersonal skills

·       Strong negotiating skills

·       Strong computer skills, emphasis on Microsoft Office, Microsoft Projects, or other project management software

·       Dispute Resolution

·       Financial and Job Cost Accounting Knowledge

·       Ability to work under pressure and coordinate numerous activities and groups of people who need to cooperate to achieve maximum efficiency

·       Must be able to perform at all project management levels

·       Professional development of directly supervised employees to ensure their growth within the portfolio

·       Continuing education to expand knowledge base

Benefits