T&D Construction Manager at Proconics

• Proconics is looking for reliable Construction Managers to plan the construction of these projects and oversee their progress along the way in a timely and cost-effective manner. These would be limited-duration contracts specific to each project.
• You will be responsible for the organization, implementation, and scheduling of projects ensuring that construction requirements are met across all sites so that customers identify Proconics as a trusted and critical partner to their business.

Minimum Requirement:

• Technical degree/diploma and/or relevant trade test.
• Must be registered as a professional construction manager (PrCM) with SACPCMP.
• PMP Certification is an advantage.
• More than 10 years’ experience as a construction manager (multidisciplinary with a strong competency on MV/HV Overhead Lines and Outdoor Substations) in the renewable energy industry with a proven track record and relevant working experience.
• Advanced knowledge of construction management processes means and methods.
• Advanced knowledge of renewable energy processes means and methods.
• Must have previous experience at ESKOM.
• Familiarity with software packages such as MS Office, MS Project.
• Good knowledge of the New Engineering Contracts (NEC3) Engineering and Construction Contracts (ECC) or Fédération Internationale Des Ingénieurs-Conseils (FIDIC) type of contracts (Red, Yellow and Silver Books).
• Knowledge of brown and green fields multidisciplinary construction challenges.
• Knowledge of applicable construction codes, standards, and regulations.
• Driver’s License and own transport.
• Willingness to work cross border in all SADC countries for extended durations.

Required Outputs and Responsibilities:

• The major responsibility of this position is to plan and execute multidisciplinary construction projects and oversee their progress along the way in a timely and cost-effective manner within the contract requirements. You will be responsible for the onsite safety compliance, budgeting, organizing, implementation and scheduling of the projects.
• Ensure that the multidisciplinary engineering and design intent is being carried through the construction phase, supporting safe, successful construction completion and ensuring commissioning and start-up success.
• Legal responsibilities as per Construction Regulations (CR) 8.1 (core) and/or 8.2 or equivalent, and in some cases, OHS 16.2 appointments.
• Oversee and direct construction projects from initial phase to completion.
• Assist senior manager: projects to develop and implement construction management processes and procedures based on industry best practices.
• Review the project in-depth to schedule activities and estimate cost.
• Oversee all onsite and offsite construction to monitor compliance with occupational health and safety act regulations.
• Plan, coordinate, direct and manage construction workers and subcontractors.
• Identify risks/ hazards and assess safeness of work sites/ area to ensure safety of people and property communicate such and keep records thereof.
• Construction site housekeeping.
• Evaluate vendor proposals for bid clarifications.
• Meet contractual obligations of performance.
• Develop and track two-week look ahead and review the work progress.
• Prepare internal and external reports pertaining to job status.
• Plan to prevent problems and resolve any emerging ones.
• Negotiate terms of agreements of construction and obtain permits.

Personal Attributes:

• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to interact and work on different levels
• Ability to prioritise and time management
• Have good communication and negotiating skills
• Good coaching and knowledge transferring skills
• Good conceptual and analytic problem solving
• Competent in conflict and crisis management skills
• Self-disciplined and motivated