Project Manager – Estate Construction

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, delegate, monitor and control work activities for the assigned project
• Maintain contractual records and documentation such as receipt and control of all contract correspondence, customer contact information sheets, contractual changes, status reports and other documents for all projects.
• Serve as the point of contact for customers on contractual matters. Act as contractual “middleman” between company employees and customers, ensuring timely review and approval I reconciliation of variations.
• As needed, provide guidance on contract matters to Site Agents, Site Engineers and other operational staff.
• In line with our skills transfer policy, provide series of on the job training programmes to junior employees to allow for smooth succession of responsibilities and continuity of company business.
• Monitor compliance by company employees with established procedures.
• Work with Finance Department to coordinate contractual insurance requirements.
• Handle on-going issue and change management
• Ensure smooth contract close-out

Skills & Experience

• BSc First Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University
• At least 15 years of work experience in a Civil or Building Construction Environment and 5 years of which must have been spent at a Management role on commercial construction projects. Those with experience in Water and WasteWater Pipeline Project environments would have an added advantage
• Ability to manage FIDIC1999 forms of construction contracts
• Software knowledge in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Project
• Strong communication skills to lead and drive a team
• Strong time management skills
• A positive’can do’attitude towards work and a strong ability to work in a team environment
• Excellent knowledge of building codes and attention to detail is a must