Senior Project Manager (FTC 3 Years) at Industrial Development Corporation

Qualification and Experience

Qualification

• A BTech in Civil Engineering or a  Bachelor’s degree graduate qualification in Civil Engineering;
• Professional Registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). Professional Registration as a Construction Project Manager with the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) will be an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum of eight (8) to 10 (ten) years’ experience in a management position undertaking similar work as outlined in the scope of work and deliverables;
• Extensive Municipal Infrastructure design and Construction Manager experience;
• Exceptional planning and organizational skills: the ability to handle several complex tasks simultaneously and managing key projects with multiple stakeholders is essential;
• Proven communication skills are essential - must possess great written and verbal skills to be able to work effectively with others;
• Ability to influence stakeholders and team members;
• Experience working in a high-level collaborative environment;
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities while building effective relationships;
• Extremely organized and persistent, with drive and determination to achieve goals;
• Ability to present and communicate technical information in a clear and concise manner.

Roles and Responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement operational systems and quality standards for a project management office;
• Manage the delivery of professional service providers and contractors responsible for the design and construction of bulk infrastructure and internal services in the SEZ;
• Lead the design reviews and approvals of bulk infrastructure and internal services done by the appointed service providers;
• Capacitate and mentor junior staff and impart skills transfer in the development of the SEZ;
• Package and lead detailed investment led project applications for implementation of critical infrastructure planning and construction;
• Develop and implement turnaround strategies to unlock impediments facing the infrastructure delivery programme and the delays experienced by the SEZ;
• Lead the procurement of service providers for capital infrastructure projects in the SEZ;
• Troubleshooting and contract administration to identify project risks as well as develop and implement risk mitigation measures on capital infrastructure projects in the SEZ;
• Lead and manage the process of Township Establishment and designation applications for the SEZ;
• Lead the master plan development process in alignment with spatial development framework and strategic plans of the SEZ;
• Ensure adequate community facilitation and stakeholder management in support of development of the SEZ;
• Provide technical input and project management for strategic planning as required for the development of the SEZ;
• Develop institutional management mechanisms to ensure the effective and ongoing management of the SEZ;
• Monitor and evaluate work done and sign off on payments due for work done by service providers;
• Oversee the contract administration of projects in execution;
• Oversee the monitoring of project progress and make detailed scheduled reports on measurable items, such as milestones and deliverables;
• Develop and manage project schedules and provide meaningful progress updates to stakeholders together with actionable feedback relating to costs and cost-benefit analysis;
• Use applicable best practices throughout each project's execution, monitor progress, and make adjustments as required based on sound technical input;
• Lead and monitor the creation, implementation, and management of project management policies, standards and procedures;
• Develop definitions and measurements of success to objectively quantify project success and report progress against agreed plans;
• Identify potential risks across a broad number of individual projects and programs and establish communications and mitigations to address these;
• Influence and manage the factors that create change and scope creep;
• Maintain accountability for the quality of deliverables;
• Follow through and close all the defined exceptions and milestones;
• Monthly reporting of progress and making necessary submissions to the Board of Directors of the SEZ as required from time to time; and
• Lead, guide and participate in project steering committees.