Job Vacancies at Zutari

We have career opportunities for Construction Project Controls Managers in our, forming part of our Project Delivery Unit – Tshwane Office.

Role responsibilities:

• Winning new work orders through tendering and building internal networks
• Single point of accountability for project controls service delivery
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships, both internal and external
• Project commercial management
• Project people leadership

Role requirements:

• Bachelors in engineering or build environment
• Minimum 10 years post qualification experience
• Post Graduate qualification in project management
• Firm understanding of construction contracts
• Registered with ECSA as professional engineer
• Registered with SACPMC as construction management professional

Skills and characteristics:

• Passionate about project and construction project management as a primary career choice
• Able to navigate uncertainty and conflict resolution
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with ability to influence outcomes
• Commercial astuteness
• Inspirational leadership and people developer qualities; and
• Strong organizational and project management experience.

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Introduction to the role

You will be required to assist the Lead Cost Engineer and Project Controls Manager (if applicable) in planning, monitoring and reporting the status of project manhours, indirect costs, capital costs and owner’s costs (if applicable) by applying relevant cost management methodology, procedures and systems. The supporting and managing multiple major projects and / or provide cost control support to a number of smaller projects and studies to compile and co-ordinate the smooth running of the company projects and studies’ cost reports, in support of the relevant project / study managers.

Role responsibilities

• Assist the lead cost engineer and project controls manager in developing cost control procedures and practices for inclusion in the project management plan. Comply with and carry out regular reviews of the procedures and update as required.
• Assist with the compilation of the baseline budget to the agreed WBS from the control budget estimate (CBE) that was agreed to by the client for:
• Liaise with contract administrators and procurement officers to allocate budget amounts for packages.
• Provide expert cost engineering services to the project.
• Establish and maintain histograms, S-curves, KPI’s, graphs / curves for recording and monthly status reporting of project costs and forecasting.
• Facilitate the assessment of forecast to complete (FTC) and forecast at completion (FAC) costs with the relevant project personnel and update the applied project cost control system accordingly.
• Prepare cost reports showing the original budget, current budget, commitments, FAC, incurred and expended values and variances.
• Assist in the compilation of project close out reports by preparation and submission of cost control data.

Minimum requirements

• A relevant degree in Commerce, Quantity Surveying, Engineering or alternatively a project controls related qualification/certification – CCT / CCP.
• Minimum of 5 or more years experience gained in site and/or office environment in design and construct projects delivery in the areas of cost control or alternatively in a cost and management accountant role in the mining, construction or manufacturing industries.
• Advanced skills in the cost control process of multi-discipline EPCM and EPC projects or alternatively in cost and management accounting processes in the mining, construction, or manufacturing industries.
• Exposure to the use of commercial cost management software.
• Advanced skills in the use of Microsoft Office software.
• Data skills and ability to deal with large data sets to provide meaningful reports.
• Knowledge of applied company and project cost control systems.

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We employ people with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done and share a sense of urgency. People who have an impact in our teams and broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy.

Role responsibilities

• Lead Hydropower design and studies ranging from prefeasibility studies to detailed designs.
• Review hydropower and dam designs and costing
• Review hydropower energy yield calculations
• Business Development for hydropower and dams and for the bigger Zutari business
• Lead digital innovations within the hydropower and dams space to make the delivery of projects more efficient
• Project management of dams and hydropower projects
• Integrate and collaborate with other business units within Zutari to enable the implementation of hydropower and dams projects.
• Travel to site and clients throughout Sub-Saharan Africa as required

Minimum requirements

• MSc (Preferred) /BSc or MEng (Preferred) /BEng in Civil or Mechanical Engineering .
• Minimum of 5  years experience in Hydropower Engineering
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (PrEng) with ECSA (Required)
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels

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Zutari is currently recruiting for a structural engineer with extensive experience in the dam, hydropower, and water hydraulics domains, to be based in Tshwane.

Role responsibilities

The particular need for this role is for a person who has an aptitude to assist in strategic growth of the water business:

• Business development and work winning)

• Must have technical skills in the structural designs of dams, hydraulic structures, commercial acumen

• Co-ordination of civil, mechanical & electrical disciplines in the dam and hydropower industries

• Extensive knowledge in project management, as well as reporting and stakeholder liaison on the full suite of project matters.

• Perform highly complex structural engineering designs, calculations, and analysis of dams as and hydropower plants and pump stations [specifically water retaining structures, intake structures, pipelines, and reservoirs, with key contributions on 3D models, technical drawings and details].

• Assist in preparing and coordinating tenders/bids and contribute to winning work initiatives.

• Contractual and commercial acumen and assist in the management of construction contracts.

• Ensure timely delivery of projects, within scope and budget.

• Establish a clear understanding of the project goals and stakeholder expectations, specifically, managing client expectations and ensuring that delivery meets expectations

• Lead and coordinate small, medium, and integrated projects including management of delivery teams, and reporting on budgets and schedules, and maintaining team morale

• Produce other key deliverables on projects, such as technical reports, specifications, and bills of quantities.

• Be a team player that is willing to collaborate across multiple disciplines and international geographies.

• Establish initial project schedules and regularly maintain project schedules

• Act as senior project-level point of contact for clients

• Resolve project level issues independently

• Mentor junior engineers, project managers/coordinators

• Support business development activities

• Motivate the project team towards the determined objectives, by generating enthusiasm for the project, and by maintaining continued personal interest in achieving set targets

Minimum requirements

• BEng or BSc degree in Civil Engineering.  Post graduate degree in Water Engineering will be an advantage.  
• Pr Eng with ECSA.
• 10-20 years’ water retaining structure related experience which include but are not limited to:
• Dams and dam related structures
  • Hydropower and pump stations
  • Reservoirs and water treatment plants
  • Good understanding of geotechnical engineering
• Proficiency in the following design software:
  • Finite Element Analysis
  • AutoCAD
  • Civil 3D will be an advantage
  • REVIT
• Usage of other software:
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite
  • MS Project or similar scheduling tool capability will be an advantage
  • Strong excel spreadsheet skills and capability (programming and setting up of calculation sheets)
• Full-time construction-related experience in water engineering projects (minimum period of one year) will be an advantage.
• Experience as a project manager in the client space (as the client’s representative or representing the consultant at the client) will be an advantage
• Willing to travel for projects (local and international).
• Valid driver’s licence for RSA.
• Position is office based in Zutari’s Tshwane Office.

Skills, and characteristics

• Ability to multitask and work on several projects at once
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal, conflict management, and negotiation, skills
• Solution orientated with strong problem-solving skills
• Methodical, logical, and well organized
• Deadline driven and goal orientated
• Self-motivated, resilient, and adaptable
• High aptitude for learning