Project Manager at GIBB Engineering and Architecture

Core Purpose

This position liaises with the Project Steering Committee, Procurement Manager and Officers, Engineers, Project Team Members, Clients, Sub-Consultants, Quantity Surveyors, Project Controls Manager, Suppliers and Contractors. The successful candidate will report to the General Manager. 

Key Performance Indicators (KPAs)

Policies and Procedures

• Develop, align, and implementation of project Policies and Procedures which will support all operational and customer requirements, which will be aligned with the key Client requirements

Client Delivery Strategies

• Develop Strategies that will support and align the client requirements to internal and external business needs

Ethical Procurement Standards

• Ensuring that all projects and related activities are executed to the highest ethical standard and comply in all respects with GIBB and the Client’s corporate governance requirements

Staff Development

• Identify staff development needs and carry out internal and external training to ensure an improved level of competency within the Procurement discipline

Team Culture

• Foster Team Culture which will align all groups, stakeholder, Clients, and Procurement services

Information / Document Management

• Develop a culture of strict compliance to Document Management protocols and procedures

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering
• Professional Registered with ECSA
• Project Management qualification with NEC and FIDIC contract knowledge and experience and registered with PMI or SACPCMP

Experience:

• Minimum of 10-15 years of engineering experience.
• Minimum 5-10 years of EPCM / EPC Project Management experience in multi-disciplinary execution projects
• Must have completed a minimum of one mega project in an EPCM Project Manager role, from cradle to grave.
• Sound EPCM /EPC Project Management knowledge
• Contract Management knowledge and development of different forms of Contract
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Proven experience in the delivery of EPC/EPCM projects

Requirements

Person Requirements

Core Competencies:

• Clear understanding of the requirements of The Project Management Body of Knowledge
• Thorough understanding of Engineering Management Processes
• Knowledge of Construction Processes including Constructability Reviews
• Knowledge of Project Financial and Cost Management Processes
• Experience and knowledge in commercial terms and conditions and the basic Law of Contract
• Thorough understanding of the requirements of the Mine Health and Safety Act and Regulations
• Thorough understanding of Risk Management processes
• Thorough understanding of Document Management processes

General Competencies:

• Excellent Organisational Skills
• Ability to identify issues, obtains relevant information, relate and compare data from different sources, and identify alternative solutions
• Knowledge of and ability to use effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions and/or reaching conclusions
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; written and verbal
• Appreciation of the value of teamwork and willingness to work as part of a team, providing support for other team members as required
• Excellent Organisational Skills
• High level of numeracy/cost forecasting skills and financial understanding skills
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; written and verbal
• Support the projects by providing an environment for the development and professional advancement of project personnel, including providing on-the-job and formal training and development opportunities

Language Skills:

• Proficient in English with good grammar and diction.
• The ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• The ability to write reports.
• The ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees, clients, and third-party consultants.

Computer Literacy:

• Excellent skills in MS Word (proper formatting of documents),
• PowerPoint presentation, and
• Excel (complex calculations and formulas)