Trending Jobs: Project Manager at TransCentury

Thursday, 21 March 2019

Manage and coordinate large and/multiple projects through all phases of design, approvals and construction. Monitor progress, provide financial control and ensure quality of all projects undertaken
Develop project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility of the project
Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project
Preparing and maintaining project tools, including input schedules, workplan and log frame, and proactively managing the team and project planning to deal with challenges as they arise;
Providing technical oversight of staff, consultants and partners to ensure delivery is in line with project work plans
Ensure timely delivery of projects, at the right quality ensuring that this is done at lowest cost.

Project Resource Management

Develop and implement feasibility plans that achieve the goals and objectives of all projects undertaken and align with the organization’s overall business strategy.
Develop resource plans for all projects and ensure resource availability and allocation
Manage internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects
Determine resource availability, estimate time and financial commitment, as well as how to monitor and report on the project’s progress.
Delegate project tasks based on junior staff members’ individual strengths, skill sets and experience levels

Project Monitoring

Track project performance and deliverables, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short- and long-term goals
Prepare regular reports on progress, budgets, and expenditures related to the management of project activities; and ensure timely and appropriate reporting to the CEO.
Work cooperatively with and ensure that projects managers work cooperatively with the appropriate delivery team and project client to clarify specific needs and requirements and keeps client up-to-date on project status throughout process.
Lead meetings and set expectations for project team
Review status reports prepared by project staff and modify schedules or plans as required.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering or related field from a recognized university
Master’s degree in an Engineering or related field will be an added advantage
Minimum of 10-20 years’ experience in a related field
Valid BORAQs membership is preferred
Prior experience in a similar position in a large construction firm
Excellent negotiation and client management skills
Team management experience with the ability to manage and motivate matrix project teams
Ability to juggle different projects/priorities and deliver high quality outcomes under pressure