Main Purpose of Role

Support the Project Manager in the management and supervision of all construction, pre-commissioning and site related activities in the execution of the Project to ensure the project is completed:
In a safe manner complying with statutory requirements and the EMEA region and Project Health, Safety and Environmental, (HSSE), policies, manuals and procedures.
To agreed quality standards and Clients satisfaction.
Within budget.
On time  
Role Specific Responsibilities

Overall responsibility for site construction and pre-commissioning activities to ensure that construction and pre-commissioning activities are carried out safely in accordance with the design, drawings and quality plan for the project, and that the completed project meets the requirements of the client, the design, statutory authorities and specific project requirements.
Ensure that all legal requirements are adhered to.
Implement and direct the overall construction HSSE program and ensure strict adherence to statutory health and safety codes.
Establish a culture on site where line management, represented by the Superintendents and Construction Supervisors, take direct responsibility for Health and Safety, supported by assigned the HSSE Advisors.
Implement the required Lock-out, Tag-out System for working on energized plant, both during construction and during commissioning.
In consultation with the Project Home Office and Wood Risk Management, develop and implement a site security and emergency evacuation plan and coordinates the activities with the client and contractors.
Ensure that contractors implement the Project Industrial Relations Plan, Project Labour Agreement and Project Wage Agreement as appropriate and that labour is treated in a common and consistently fair manner. Coordinate the IR activities with the client, contractors and local community by establishing the required communication forums. Anticipate potential disputes and work stoppages and direct corrective action in terms of the relevant agreements, contracts, regulations and/or Acts.
Consult the Project Manager on all major decisions regarding industrial relations, site security, safety and environment.
Qualifications:

B Tech Degree or National Diploma in an engineering discipline.
Registered as a Professional Construction Manager with SACPCMP.
 Desirable:

Government Certificate of Competence, Mechanical Engineering.
Experience working in remote African locations
Knowledge, skills and experience:

At least 20 years hands-on, proven experience in multi – disciplinary, construction management, on large capital projects, including projects in remote locations and other countries, in particular third world countries.
Solid working knowledge of the Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge
Extensive knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental Management principles, practices and statutory requirements.
Sound commercial skills and thorough understanding of the various forms of contract, commercial terms and conditions.
Sound multi discipline engineering knowledge.
Practical multi discipline construction knowledge.