Job Description

An exciting opportunity has become available within the construction industry for a Project Leader. The position is based in Plattekloof, Cape Town. Responsible for managing, delivering, implementing, monitoring and reporting of the programme.
REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Professional registration with the Engineering Professional Board
• Must be professionally registered with ECSA
• Experience in the Construction Industry.
• Experience in contracts (JBCC and NEC) administration and financial administration.
• Experience in Project/Programme Management is a bonus.
• Minimum experience: 5 years

Key Areas of Competence Required

• Knowledge of CIDB, PROCSA, Fee Scales, and consultant's appointments.
• Problem Solving by analyzing and processing information, asking probing questions.
• Communicating Information by being articulate.
• Showing resilience and remaining composed when dealing with pressure.
• Strong Processing skills by being target-focused and meeting deadlines.
• Being meticulous, conscientious, and thorough.
• Following Procedures, Protocols, and Instructions.
• Behaving ethically and justly.
• Focused on output.
• Pursuing Goals by striving to achieve outstanding results, being ambitious, persists through difficulties to achieve results.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Managing the projects allocated, including but not limited to the following:

• Ensuring adherence with cashflow and programme.
• Meeting deadlines.
• Keeping the server up to date at all times.
• Ensuring that all documentation is filed correctly.
• Managing consultants' appointments and performance.
• Managing contractor's appointments and performance.
• Complying with all processes and protocols.
• Management of Contracts, including JBCC and NEC.
• Checking invoices and their correctness.
• Reviews of invoices.
• Review of appointments, additional fees, and any other related matters.
• Professional review of Mechanical and Fire Stage Reports.
• Site inspections to make sure that the mechanical and fire installations are according to drawings and Regulations.
• Making sure Auditor General audits are successfully completed

General

• Any additional administration tasks that may be required from time to time.
• The successful candidate will work under the supervision of a Programme Manager.
• Note: This list of tasks and or duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive, and the employer is entitled to instruct the employee at any time to carry out additional duties and or responsibilities which fall reasonably within the ambit of the job description, or in accordance with operational requirements of the company.

Key Decisions This Position Makes

• Escalate problems on projects timeously.
• Ensuring the integrity of data collected, collated, and submitted.
• Operational Decisions related to work responsibilities.
• Ensuring adherence with programme and budget.

Responsibilities Delegated to This Position

• Manage, develop, and sustain effective working relations with internal stakeholders.