Project Manager - Woodmead
Job Purpose
This position entails the accountability for Client project management and is the point of contact from the Company to the Client representative. This position provides project management guidance to the Client and to assist the Executive for Project Managers by executing mandates that the company is required to provide.
This position will commonly manage complex and large projects on behalf of the Company and Client.
Qualification and Experience
Relevant Degree/Diploma in Building Science / Civil Engineering / Construction Management/ Quantity Surveying/ Property Development
Minimum 5 years construction project management experience/ min. 5 years’ experience in any built environment discipline
Residential Market or Social Housing experience
Experience in management of professional and contractor teams
Contract and Project Management experience
Registered with SACPCMP as a PrCPM
Responsibilities
To carry out the identified scope of services stipulated by SACPCMP for Professional Construction Project Managers. This includes and not limited to:
Developing Project Brief
Develop, Implement and Monitor Project Implementation Plan
Establish, implement, and monitor compliance to project procurement strategy and procedures
Prepare client/professional agreements
Prepare and Monitor Development Programme
Monitor design, cost, and financial model development from concept to end of construction stage
Prepare and Monitor development and construction cashflow
Facilitate cost and value engineering sessions between client, professional team, and contractor
Monitor preparation and implementation of Baseline Risk Assessment, Health and Safety Specification and Environmental Management Plan
Stakeholder Engagement and Management (external, internal and community)
Chair and record client, design and site meetings
Prepare project documentation and construction programme
Prepare project tender packages with Professional Quantity Surveyor
Adjudicate submitted tenders and prepare award letters
Prepare contractor, subcontractor, and supplier contracts
Review, Adjudicate and award contractual claims
Review and Approve Construction Documentation Schedule produced by Contractor
Review and Approve Monthly progress payment certificates
Prepare monthly project progress reports
Issue Certificates of Sectional, Practical and Final Completion
Produce Project closeout report
Assist client with land procurement and project financing processes
Facilitate and Monitor preparation and submission of external tenders
Facilitate and Monitor preparation and submission of funding packages
Facilitate and Monitor due diligence process of new projects
Report to funders on project progress, budget, completion dates and tenanting
Procure, Manage and Control direct contractors engaged by the client for furniture, fittings and equipment
Coordinate, Manage and Control all work arising out of the failure of any consultant, contractors, suppliers or other external party to perform its obligations.
Coordinate and Manage services required in respect of damage to or destruction of the works, insurance matters, postponement, or cancellation of agreements.
Additional services resulting from changes by the client to previously issued instructions
Provide positive and strategic contribution towards business growth and development
Quality Management
Communicate company quality management, assurance, and control procedures to professional and contractor’s team.
Institute, review, control and manage project quality in design and construction phases.
Implement continuous review of project management quality processes for site and office environment.
Project & Construction Management
Manage and control all aspects of project from initiation to completion of the defect’s liability period.
Conduct weekly progress and program review — planed versus actual
Implement remedial action plans to recover project time delays.
Undertake reviews of extension of time delays and make recommendations to the client.
Regular site visits to ascertain site progress, build quality, construction related concerns, interface coordination issues etc.
Provide value engineering services to bring project costs within budget
Manage projects costs to provide accurate reporting to client.
Complete the project on time and to client’s requirements and expectations.
Essential Skills and Competencies
Key Knowledge Areas and Competencies
Planning and Organizational Skills
People Management Skills
Leadership Skills
Critical Thinking and Analytical Skills
Problem Solving Skills
Decision Making Skills
Cost/Budget Management Skills
Willingness to work long hours when required
Ability to work under pressure
Knowledge of Construction Contracts i.e. PROCSA, JBCC, NEC, GCC
Knowledge of Building design processes
Knowledge of Construction processes, Building Materials and Building Finishes
Knowledge of Financial and Cost Factors
Technical Skills
MS Project, Excel
Presentation skills
Proposal writing
Report writing
Knowledge of BIM360 - advantageous
Soft Skills
Communication skills
Time management skills
Negotiation Skills
Teamwork and Cooperation Skills
Team Building Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Strategic Planning and Management skills
Location
Building 13, The Woodlands Office Park, Woodmead