Job Summary
Required Qualifications:
Relevant degree/diploma in Electrical Engineering/Technical/Construction discipline or equivalent
Project Management Qualification (i.e. PMP, MBA or similar)
Experience and Knowledge:
15+ years’ experience in related field
8+ years’ experience in a Project Management Role
Minimum 3 years of experience in the following: Engineering / Production / Construction / Quantity Surveyor / Project Management environment, Construction Management, Contractor Management, Mining and Process Plant and related operations environment
Project Management
Mining, Process Plant, Logistics, Infrastructure, Quantity Surveyor , Enterprise Project Management Systems, e.g. MS-Projects, Primavera P6, Prism, SAP
Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques
Creativity/Innovation: Develop new and unique ways to improve operations of the organization and to create new opportunities
Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problem, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness
Key Responsibilities:
The Project Manager performs a wide range of duties including some or all of the following:
· Plan the project
· Staff the project
· Implement the project
· Control the project
· Evaluate the project
Plan the Project
Define the scope of the project in collaboration with senior management
Create a detailed work plan which identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the project
Determine the resources (time, money, equipment, etc) required to complete the project
Develop a schedule for project completion that effectively allocates the resources to the activities
Review the project schedule with senior management and all other staff that will be affected by the project activities; revise the schedule as required
Determine the objectives and measures upon which the project will be evaluated at its completion
Resource the Project
In consultation with the appropriate manager, recruit, interview and select project resources with appropriate skills for the project activities
Ensure that all project personnel receive an appropriate orientation to the organization and the project
Manage project resources to deliver on agreed deliverables
Contract qualified consultants to work on the project as appropriate
Implement the Project
Execute the project according to the project plan
Monitor the progress of the project and make adjustments as necessary to ensure the successful completion of the project
Establish a communication schedule to update stakeholders including appropriate staff in the organization on the progress of the project
Review the quality of the work completed with the project team on a regular basis to ensure that it meets the project standards
Control the Project
Compile project reports
Monitor and approve as per delegation of authority, all budgeted project expenditure
Monitor cash flow projections and report actual cash flow and variance on a regular basis
Manage all project funds according to the Client's policy, procedure and governance
Ensure that all financial records for the project are up to date
Evaluate the Project
Ensure that the project deliverables are on time, within budget and at the required level of quality
Evaluate the outcomes of the project as established during the planning phase
Competencies:
Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Active Learning: Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
Business knowledge: Good understanding of the organization and the business domain or sector within which it operates
Systems Analysis: Understanding how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes
Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
Deductive Reasoning: The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
Inductive Reasoning: The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events)
Excellent communication skills: Ability to engage with high-level stakeholders, both verbal and non-verbal
Flexibility and adaptability (crucial to consulting environment)
Organizational and leadership abilities
Influencing and motivating
Decision making
Building trust and long-term relationships with stakeholders