Job Description

Location: PretoriaDivision: Water InfrastructureREPORTS TOFunction Manager or any other person appointed to supervise him/her from time to time.PRIMARY POSITION PURPOSEThis position is responsible for project acquisition, project management, financial management and delivery and technical design of all projects within the Pretoria Water Infrastructure Section, including the management of staff within the group to ensure full utilisation and achievement of project milestones.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESMarket development and proactive approach in developing work or being aware of what projects are likely to come up from clients xe2x80x93 generating repeat businessAssist FM in developing business strategies for the section in conjunction with the Functional Groupxe2x80x99s Business Plan and objectivesDevelop and maintain existing key client relationships and maintain client satisfactionSubmission of tenders, EOIs and proposals for the section and to provide input into large infrastructure projects as required in line with Delegation of Authority (DOA)Win and deliver projects for the section in collaboration with Section Managers from other Functions.Ensure projects within the section are completed on time and on budgetEnsure appropriate technical standards, and Quality Assurance Management System requirements are maintained on projectsMonitor staff utilisation levels and ensure staff are fully utilisedEnsure projects are adequately resourced in terms of numbers, capabilities and specialistsEstablish and maintain internal contacts within SMEC South Africa to source the appropriate skillsDevelopment of staff - this includes keeping them informed, providing suitable training, mentoring, suitable opportunities, planning career paths, maintaining professional ethics and professional standards of behaviourEnsure documentation, reporting and communication is to the required qualityManage or be part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver project milestonesMaintain professional development and remain abreast of advances in chosen technical fieldOffer clients technical innovative solutionsProject related construction administrationAdministrative project related duties e.g. budget capturing on BST or the applicable Financial Management System at the time, administration of said budgets, time sheets etc.Invoicing to clients, updating progress and follow ups on invoicingDirectly responsible for project budgetsDirectly responsible for achieving revenue targetIndirectly responsible for the sections financials as per the DOACross selling of other functional groups when possibleResponsible for making sure the local section and function is profitable (managing overheads and budgets)Monthly financial reporting.Monitoring Project Manager performance on local function projectsDrive quality and management procedures in the local functionDrive innovation changes within the local functionEnsure good relations exist within the team to facilitate efficient project deliveryDevelop and maintain key client relationshipsMeeting budgetary and time constraints of various projects whilst maintaining appropriate technical standards and QA requirementsResponsible for assigning tasks, reviewing work and performance management of direct reportsKEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORSDevelopment of key client baseProject delivery - milestonesWork won (incl. Business development)Staff utilisationCost effectiveness of projects and ability to work to financial budgets and targets, including profitabilityUnderstanding of operational and project contractual arrangementsBuilding cohesive, results-oriented teams for project deliveryImplementation of project management and company proceduresQuality of reports and project outputRECOMMENDED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCEBachelor of Engineering degree/higher degree from accredited university/college. B.Eng and B.Tech Eng will be consideredRegistration as Professional Engineer or Professional Engineering Technologist with a minimum of 5 years post registration10-15 years of practical experience in the relevant disciplineExperience in design using appropriate software, documentation and delivery of major projects involving related civil design approachesExperience in management of infrastructure design projects involving teams of civil designers and CAD operatorsExperience in Government standards, codes and documentationKnowledge of web-based project cost control and financial systemsKnowledge in the development of business strategyAbility to maintain a consistent and manageable workloadWe are proud of the brilliant minds we have at SMEC and are committed to ensuring that our people have the best opportunities and resources to learn, grow and succeed. Our hiring decisions are guided by skills, qualifications and experience, ensuring fair and equitable access to opportunities for all. We are intentional about diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, not as a requirement, but as a fundamental part of who we are. We strive to create a workplace where diverse backgrounds and perspectives are embraced, fresh ideas are encouraged, and everyone has the support they need to thrive. At SMEC, every individual has a voice, and through our commitment to engineering positive change, every contribution makes a difference.At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!

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