Project Manager at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

RESPONSIBILITIES:

To render an effective and efficient project management service according to the UP Project Protocol related to the planning and construction of:

• New buildings, additions and refurbishment of existing buildings and other facilities including office buildings, lecture halls, auditoria, laboratories, hospitals, domestic houses, residences and sporting facilities such as swimming pools, sporting surfaces (excluding grass fields), pavilions and club houses;
• Installation and refurbishment of existing building systems such as heating, ventilation and air-conditioning, lifts and other mechanical installations, electronic access control and fire detection systems;
• Installation and refurbishment of existing services infrastructure including electrical installations, water provision, gas distribution, standby generators, storm water and drainage systems, roads and parking lots;
• Ensuring that UP Project Protocol Methodology is enforced and followed;
• Co-ordination of project and administrative functions during initiation, concept and viability, design development, documentation and procurement,  construction and close out;
• Facilitation of the preparation and management of all required project documentation
• Scheduling and attending project meeting;
• Ensuring delivery of the highest quality, within approved budget and on agreed time frame;
• Ensuring that all required project documentation is handed over to the relevant divisions and all equipment are commissioned prior to Practical Completion and Handover Stage.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• BSc Degree/B – Tech in Construction Management, Quantity Surveyor, Architecture, Engineering or any of the Building Sciences or Building Management qualifications; 
• Minimum of 4 years applicable construction project management experience in the building industry ,as well as relevant technical experience;
• Valid Driver’s License.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Project Management Knowledge;
• Knowledge of National Building Regulations (SANS) and building/construction;
• Knowledge of construction Contract law (JBCC, FIDIC, NEC, GCC);
• PROCSA Agreement;
• Knowledge of Risk Management;
• Computer skilled in MS Office;
• Project Management Computer System (MS Projects, Construction Computer Software CCS OR Primavera;
• Budget Compilation and Control and Financial/Cost Management Skills;
• Administrative skills;
• Sequencing and scheduling of activities (Time Management);
• Program and project management skills;
• Interpretation of construction program;
• Construction Quality Management;
• SHE Construction safety management;
• Strong Communication and Inter-personal skills;
• Negotiation and argumentation skills;
• Stakeholder management skills (Internal and External);
• Conflict Management and leadership skills;
• Ability to Organise and prioritise;
• Ability to work in a team;
• Results driven;
• People focused, Caring, Nurturing;
• Accuracy Integrity, Respect, Trust and honesty.