Senior Project Manager (engineering)

Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description





We are looking for a dynamic engineer with exceptional interpersonal skills xe2x80x93 sound commercial experience with bespoke, FIDIC, NEC and GCC type contracts - and proven success in the management and execution of projects - to take on the key role of SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER. The position will report to the Head of Project Services xe2x80x93 and will be tasked with assuming overall responsibility of Project Services projects, from tender award / handover stage through to contract execution, including commissioning and take-over and handover to client / services / operations. The candidate will fit in best with the company culture if they value honesty, integrity, reliability, and can interact, communicate with, and share knowledge with colleagues at all levels, whilst treating them with the utmost respect and professionalism.
SUMMARY OF ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Accept full responsibility and accountability for successful and timeous completion of all projects including but not limited to contractual, procurement, engineering, technical and financial aspects.
  • Ensure the implementation and compliance with signed client contract specifications regarding all technical and financial aspects.
  • Establish and maintain a positive and informative relationship with the client, supplier, sub-contractor and colleagues.
  • Ensure effective contractual management of the project through timely delivery of notices as may be required under the project contract with regard to variations, extensions of time and any other contractual requirements.
  • Monitor and manage internal resources for execution of projects
  • Assume overall financial responsibility for the project, including the formulation of budgets and adhering to these budgets, also ensuring that all internal and external resources respect the budgets.
  • Compile engineering documentation based on an approved Master Document Register (MDR) including but not limited to operating and maintenance manuals and manage these in accordance with departmental Quality Management procedures.
  • Ensure contract evaluation and close off with feedback to all colleagues in a documented format.
  • Manage hand-over to client / end user / operations
  • Ensure health and safety legislation and contractual obligations pertaining to health & safety are adhered to throughout the project.
  • Ensure a frozen P&ID is approved and signed by all relevant personnel prior to detailed execution of the project.
  • Follow the set project programme conscientiously and give feedback to the Projects Manager during project review meetings.
  • Manage and where required, formulate Engineering packages, fabrication requests, order requisitions and other relevant documentation.
  • Manage the control of drawings and monitor CAD operations pertaining to the project.
  • Monitor and manage engineering resources, buyers, stores, workshop, sub-contractor, supplier and site activities.
  • Continuously liaise with the client on all technical or contractual aspects of the project

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS & COMPETENCE:
  • BTech/BSc in Engineering field (Civil. Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering) at a recognised institution.
  • 3 xe2x80x93 5 years of experience in project engineering in same or related industry.
  • Post graduate course in Project Management would be advantageous.
  • Commercial experience with bespoke, FIDIC, NEC and GCC type contracts would be advantageous.
  • Thorough knowledge of commercial terms.
  • Computer skills (Relevant current software as utilised by the company such as MS Office / Google Suite applications, etc.).
  • Excellent Organisational, Verbal and written communication skills
  • Pr. Eng (ECSA) and/or Pr. CM/CPM will be advantageous

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1272290
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned