Senior Commercial Project Manager at Royal HaskoningDHV South Africa

Main Responsilibities:

• Identify and analyse client needs and contribute to the preparation of the proposal document, which clearly defines project objectives, the associated scope, and the deliverables.
• Identify and analyse required resource planning, risks and costs which will result in the project meeting or exceeding the needs and expectations of the client and other external stakeholders, and the best achievable profit to RHDHV.
• Develop and finalise project plans, understand the contractual terms, confirm the budgets and the required resources, clarify roles and involvement of project team members, and obtain the required approvals in order to be able to effectively carry out the defined project activities during the project execution phase.
• Direct the project activities, manage project risks, issues, changes, and resources (include subcontracts where applicable).
• Monitor and measure and control the project’s performance against project plan, in particular the commercial, cost and forecasting aspects.
• Identify risk mitigation activities leading to adjustments of the project plan, so that preventative and corrective action can be taken when necessary to ensure that the project objectives are achieved, including the best feasible financial result.
• Communicate project progress to internal and external stakeholders, in relation to the project plan by means of periodical and ad hoc communication, report and or analysis that enable the client and the other stakeholders to make timely decisions, including determining whether adjustment to the project plan is required.
• Handover the final project deliverables to the client, finalise all outstanding commercial matters, confirm client acceptance and satisfaction.
• Evaluate the project performance against project plan, identify and analyse lessons learned with a view to continuous improvement of project execution methods, skills and to archive the project documents.
• Negotiate with external and internal parties with the objective of acquiring contracts and/or provision of services from internal or external parties for the best achievable quality and price and subsequently for achieving the successful realisation of such contracts or services.
• Build, maintain and utilise a network of internal and external stakeholders and or partners that is sustainable and accessible and contributes to the success of the project.
• Participate in the selection of the project team.
• Optimise the project team’s motivation and performance in achieving the project goals, including resolving issues, encouraging communication, and providing feedback, thereby improving capabilities and interaction of the individual project team members.
• Participate with line management in the appraisal and the development of project team members.
• Supports the AG management team with business development and key account management initiatives towards the achievement of the sales targets.
• Supports the AG management team with various activities towards the achievement of Improvement targets.
• Promote diversity and inclusion within the AG.

Minimum qualifications, skills and experience:

• BEng, BSc or BTech Engineering
• Registered with ECSA as Professional Engineer (Pr Eng)/Technologist (Pr Tech Eng) preferred
• Project Management certification (IPMA, PMI, APM or similar)
• Registered with SACPMP as Pr CPM / Pr CM preferred
• 15 years of experience in Project Management
• ISO19650 training certificate will be advantageous
• Extensive knowledge of managing multi-disciplinary projects, complex in nature and of duration >12 months.
• Municipal and /or consulting engineering work experience advantageous.
• Contract Management and Administration experience.
• Intensive knowledge of Business Development experience

Behavioural competencies:

• Leadership: The ability to inspire and motivate project team members, and to provide clear direction and guidance.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Problem-solving: The ability to identify and analyse complex problems, and to develop effective solutions.
• Planning and organizing: Strong skills in project planning and organization, including the ability to develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Decision-making: The ability to make timely and effective decisions, even under pressure.
• Adaptability: The ability to adapt to changing project conditions and requirements.
• Conflict resolution: The ability to identify, address and resolve conflicts that may arise within the project team or with stakeholders.
• Risk management: The ability to identify, assess, and mitigate project risks.
• Emotional Intelligence: The ability to understand, use and manage emotions in oneself and others, to guide thinking and behaviour, to promote emotional well-being.
• Cultural Intelligence: understanding and adapting to different cultures and environments.
• Strategic thinking: The ability to think ahead, identify long-term opportunities and threats, and to plan accordingly.
• Having digitally inclined behaviour, the senior project manager will be able to leverage digital technologies to improve project performance and drive innovation in the construction industry.

Preferred Digital Competencies

• Familiarity with BIM (Building Information Modelling) and other digital tools and technologies used in construction.
• Understanding of how digital technologies can be used to improve project performance, such as through enhanced collaboration and communication, improved decision-making, and increased productivity.
• Ability to use digital tools to manage project information, including document control, change management, and information tracking.
• Knowledge of data management and analysis, including the ability to use data to identify trends and make informed decisions.
• Understanding of digital security and the ability to protect project information from unauthorized access or breaches.
• The ability to lead and manage digital transformation projects, including the ability to understand and align technology with business goals.
• Adeptness in virtual collaboration, remote working and managing virtual teams.
• Responsibilities when implementing ISO 19650 include utilizing a Building Information Modelling Execution Planning (BEP), a Model Information Delivery Plan (MIDP), a Team Information Delivery Plan (TIDP) and a Common Data Environment (CDE)
• The BEP outlines the overall strategy for implementing BIM on the project and serves as a guide for the project team in terms of BIM requirements, roles, and responsibilities.
• The MIDP defines the information requirements for the project and outlines the process for delivering that information.
• The TIDP defines the specific information requirements and delivery processes for each project team member.
• The CDE serves as a central repository for all project information, ensuring that all team members have access to the most up-to-date information and that it is properly controlled and managed.
• Is also responsible for ensuring that all team members of the project are trained on the use of BIM and the specific tools and processes defined in the BEP, MIDP, and TIDP, and that the CDE is properly set up and maintained throughout the project. Additionally, the project manager is responsible for monitoring and reporting on the performance of the BIM processes and tools and making any necessary adjustments to ensure that they are effective and efficient.