Construction Project Manager x2 - KZN at Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)

Construction Project Management Functions

Responsible for the project management of assigned Infrastructure Delivery projects which include the following:

Project initiation, planning, monitoring

• Develop project charters and execution plans in line with the project requirements. 
• Coordinate and manage deliverables from key role players in including professional service providers and consutants.
• Draft, review and update the project schedule and work plans incorporating the project milestones, activities, and deliverables.
• Manage the planning, execution, monitoring and control and closure of the project.
• Identify and implement expediting measures to prevent and mitigate project delays.

Project coordination and team management

• Serve as a key link with the Programme Manager and client’s representative and review the deliverables prepared by the team before submission to the client.
• Co-ordinate the efforts of all parties involved in the project, including professional service providers (consultants), contractors, sub-contractors and labour.
• Develop team spirit and ensure that staff involved in the project are committed to the same goal.
• Identify and negotiate assignment of resources to ensure efficient utilisation of resources.
• Implement the project office framework with objectives and goals of the team members and assign individual responsibilities.

Project control on cost, time and quality

• Ensure that control measures for cost, time and quality are in place.
• Conduct regular status meetings with the principal agent teams.
• Conduct periodic inspection visits at project construction site(s).
• Ensure that construction activities follow the predetermined schedule and critically monitor project milestones.
• Oversee project accounting including budget management, approval of progress payments, tracking of team expenses and minimising the exposure to risk.
• Ensure invoices/claims submitted by contractors and/or professional service providers are checked, verified and forwarded to the Programme Manager.
• Maintain strict adherence to the budgetary guidelines as well as project management, quality and safety standards.
• Complete projects within time, budget and quality.

Project communication and reporting

• Ensure an effective communication system is in place to provide timely feedback for management, client and customer.
• Issue site meeting minutes and action plans.
• Compile monthly and weekly project progress reports for stakeholders.
• Conduct projects close out reviews.
• Manage project communication in line with agreed communication channels and timelines.

Contract management

• Manage contracts in accordance with the provisions of the agreement, including monitoring and tracking of performance and timelines.
• Identify areas of concern, escalate with legal, technical and finance and provide resolutions in line with contractual obligations.
• Measure progress against the contract’s performance and ensure adherence to the contract conditions and timelines.
• Issue contracts instructions in accordance with the conditions of the contract (in consultation with the Legal expert)

Project commissioning

• Confirm the commissioning and transfer of new assets.
• Confirm the availability of all site handover documentation.
• Facilitate the submission of as built drawings and user specifications where applicable.
• Manage the commissioning, hand over and sign-off by client.

Programme health, safety and environment quality

• Ensure the implementation of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act and any recommendations from audits carried out within the project environment.
• Monitor and enforce compliance to the project Environmental Approval (EA) conditions.
• Instil a culture of health and safety within the project environment by promoting the aims and benefits of proactive safety and health interventions.
• Conduct effective control, management and follow up of incidents.
• Advise and evaluate contractors on compliance to the approved safety

Stakeholder Management

• Develop project stakeholder management plans and map critical stakeholders that are instrument / critical to achieving project plans and objectives.
• Manage relationships at various levels with the relevant project stakeholders and partners, in accordance with the project’s development objectives.
• Manage stakeholder expectations for project deliverables, communications and implementing effective systems of project governance, within the team and with strategic partners, both internally and externally.

Minimum Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in the built environment (Engineering, Civil, Structural, Water, Building Science; Construction Management or Quantity Surveying).
• A minimum of 8 years’ experience in infrastructure project management or advisory service or consulting experience working within a project management environment.
• Professional Registration with the Built Environment professional bodies such as Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP). Registration as a Pr.CPM with South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) is a pre-requisite.
• Proven track record in construction monitoring and evaluation of civil engineering and building infrastructure projects in high value and performance environments.
• Sound knowledge of the Joint Building Contracts Committee (JBCC), New Engineering Contracts (NEC), Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) and other relevant building contracts.
• In depth understanding of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations regarding infrastructure development.
• Understanding of infrastructure markets.
• Understanding of government priorities, systems and processes at national and provincial level.

Desirable Requirements

• Post graduate degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture or Construction Management will be added advantage.
• Professional Registration with Project Management Institute (PMI) or Projects in Controlled Environments (PRINCE).
• Post graduate qualification in Project Management.
• Qualifications in health and safety.