Project Manager at SAIYL

The ideal candidate will manage a Project or Portfolio of Projects from inception/idea generation until commissioning and handover. They will be accountable for Schedule, Quality, Safety and Cost. The role involves extensive interaction with Clients, Engineering Teams, Construction Teams, Sub-contractors, Construction labour and other members of cross-functional teams focused on the delivery of projects to clients. They will plan and direct schedules and monitor budget/spending. 

Responsibilities

• Ensure all project execution is being performed to quality standards in compliance with design specifications, drawings, budget and schedule.
• Provide comprehensive day-to-day field supervision at the site, if necessary.
• Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to involved staff and contractors.
• Also contribute to contracts, change orders, material and services, purchase orders for approval.
• Assess and where appropriate make recommendations on contractor requests for extension of time, claims for additional payment, and contractual disputes.
• Build and update project schedules. Responsible for ensuring completion of activities. according to schedule. Expedite and co-ordinate any delayed or potentially delayed activities.
• Maintain regular estimates of the cost-to-completion and time-to-completion for each task.
• Co-ordinate and optimize the arrangement of daily activities tasked to the feasibility team or project execution crews and external subcontractors to minimize lost productivity time.
• Assist with preparing request for proposals for tender of services and statement of work documents.
• Review quotes, material requests, procured items, deliveries and on-site production to validate accurate fulfilment and quality control.
• Certify invoices submitted by suppliers and contractors and recommend for payment.
• Perform inspections at completion of each project phase, and sign-off on quality of workmanship along with crew leaders and external subcontractors.
• Determine and recommend labour force, materials, and equipment requirements.
• Co-ordinate, administer and lead weekly progress meetings with Client/general manager, site engineer, crew leaders and subcontractors.
• Complete computer-based weekly and/or daily reports, project log and documentation files.
• Enforce and promote site safety and project procedures and proper use of equipment.
• Advise Client on any recommendations for improvement to practices regarding health and safety, project approach and quality control plans.
• Recommend measures to enhance improvement or efficiency opportunities that may arise.
• Identify risk and opportunity in all aspects of project management, and implement mitigation measures where risks are appreciable.
• Conduct ongoing meetings with field staff to remain informed of project work and facilitate resolution of presented or developing issues.
• Provide on-the-job training for staff in carrying out project supervision including contract administration, quality control, construction, monitoring and evaluation, and other relevant activities.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Engineering Degree (B.Eng / BSC in Engineering).
• Certifications in project management related fields would be advantageous.
• PMP would be advantageous.
• 2 - 4 years’ experience in a EPC/EPCM Environment as a Project Manager.       
• Project Manager with a record of starting up and managing capital projects in the Oil & Gas or Chemical sector.