Project Manager at TransCentury

Job Details

• Manage and coordinate large and/multiple projects through all phases of design, approvals and construction. Monitor progress, provide financial control and ensure quality of all projects undertaken
• Develop project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility of the project
• Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project
• Preparing and maintaining project tools, including input schedules, workplan and log frame, and proactively managing the team and project planning to deal with challenges as they arise;
• Providing technical oversight of staff, consultants and partners to ensure delivery is in line with project work plans
• Ensure timely delivery of projects, at the right quality ensuring that this is done at lowest cost.

Project Resource Management

• Develop and implement feasibility plans that achieve the goals and objectives of all projects undertaken and align with the organization’s overall business strategy.
• Develop resource plans for all projects and ensure resource availability and allocation
• Manage internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects
• Determine resource availability, estimate time and financial commitment, as well as how to monitor and report on the project’s progress.
• Delegate project tasks based on junior staff members’ individual strengths, skill sets and experience levels

Project Monitoring

• Track project performance and deliverables, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short- and long-term goals
• Prepare regular reports on progress, budgets, and expenditures related to the management of project activities; and ensure timely and appropriate reporting to the CEO.
• Work cooperatively with and ensure that projects managers work cooperatively with the appropriate delivery team and project client to clarify specific needs and requirements and keeps client up-to-date on project status throughout process.
• Lead meetings and set expectations for project team
• Review status reports prepared by project staff and modify schedules or plans as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering or related field from a recognized university
• Master’s degree in an Engineering or related field will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 10-20 years’ experience in a related field
• Valid BORAQs membership is preferred
• Prior experience in a similar position in a large construction firm
• Excellent negotiation and client management skills
• Team management experience with the ability to manage and motivate matrix project teams
• Ability to juggle different projects/priorities and deliver high quality outcomes under pressure