We are searching for a Professional Project Manager to join our Construction company. The ideal candidate must meet the set criteria below:

REQUIREMENTS

1) Management.

a) Be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
b) Manage sub contractors in so far as to identify the need for sub contractors.
c) Manage site staff, by communicating with the site manager/agent, for reports and duties performed by the site staff.
d) Manage materials required for the contract, by ensuring timely placing of orders, and the delivery of ordered materials to site.
e) Manage plant required for the contract, ensure the correct plant is sourced and delivered to the site.

2) Reporting.

a) Progress reports to be completed for each progress meeting as agreed with the client/principal agent.
b) Safety reports that are forwarded by the safety officer to be scrutinised and attached to the progress report.
c) Quality control reports as depicted by the check sheets, to be an integral part of the progress report.
d) Progress payments reports in relation to progress on site.
e) Technical reports to be completed for each technical meeting, which include all queries related to the work being carried out on site.
f) Reporting on supplies and suppliers to the Buying department as to quality and punctuality.


3) Planning.

a) Draw up detailed construction plans in conjunction with the site agent / manager, taking into account the program as issued and accepted by the client.
b) Ensure all materials are ordered and have been procured in accordance with the planned work schedule
c) Monitor the plans and check / modify the plans according to situation on site.
d) Verify all change orders/ variation orders owing to design changes, site instructions, and adjust the construction plans accordingly.
e) Quality control plans to be made available and monitored, via check sheets and inspections in conjunction with the relevant professional.

4) Meetings.

a) Attend all site meetings, both progress and technical.
b) Attend site meetings with sub contractors and staff, to ensure an ongoing working relationship.
c) Attend all contracts meetings at head office in order to update the CM wrt contractual matters which may arise from site instructions, variation orders, design errors, unforeseen delays, etc.
d) Attend all budget meetings and report on contract cost variances in relation to the budget.

5) Cost control.

a) Ensure contracts are expedited within the given budget constraints, by controlling and managing purchases and sub contractors including site staff.
b) Site cost reports to be tabled at the budget control meeting with the QS / Cost manager.
c) Monitor cash flow on site (petty cash), to be reported in site cost report.

6) Variations and changes to contracts.

a) Report all changes to CM and advise as to the repercussions wrt,
I. Time
II. Cost
III. Sub contractors
IV. Labour
V. Plant
VI. Environment
VII. Site staff.

7) Technical data.

1) Have a sound understanding of all the drawings and details of the contract.
2) Be aware of all specifications and contract data.
3) Have a sound understanding of the following,
a) JBCC 2000
b) GCC
c) NEC
d) FIDIC
e) OHSACT 1993
f) Safety regulations as emended June 2017
4) Be able to generate technical queries as and when they arise.

Summary.

1) A project manager should be a genuine all rounder when it comes to construction, with emphasis on the ability to think on their feet, do not become flustered or overwhelmed when confronted with a problem.
2) Be a very good communicator, must be able to communicate with both staff on site and the professional team involved on the project.
3) To be able to communicate at all levels with dignity and honesty.
4) The ideal candidate for this post will have,
a) Minimum: National Diploma in Building/ Civil Eng , Project Management Diploama and with recognised professions associated within the construction industry.
b) Have a minimum of 10 years experience on site in a managerial role and drivers lisence.