Project Engineer at JCDecaux Africa

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Degree or B- Tech in  Engineering- NON NEGOTIABLE
• Minimum 4-6 years post qualification experience
• Process agreeable - Understand the value of process & how it benefits all.
• Proven project & contractor management experience in construction especially highway structures.
• Strong awareness of safety and quality principles.
• Fully conversant with Microsoft Office, Intermediate knowledge and experience of MS Project
• Conversant with health and safety management systems and aspects of risk management in a multi-site environment.
• Qualified in occupational health and safety to IOSH and/ or NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent an advantage.

KEY AREA OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• To project manage the product development, construction, installation and upgrade of the Company’s advertising structures – including (not limited to) Billboards, Street Furniture, Toilets and LED / LCD screens.

• To ensure projects are delivered on time, to budget and within specification (Engineering and Aesthetics).

• Provide technical advice to the business on product and project needs

• To ensure that the Company’s standards and procedures are fully met

DUTIES

• To manage the whole project life cycle of the construction of advertising infrastructure compliant to the Country’s, Company’s and Landlords - Construction, Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental standards.
• To support the Development Teams on what is feasible and achievable during tender and upgrade business plan stages
• To manage the individual projects life cycle within the defined project governance of the construction of the advertising infrastructure within the current business process.
• Start Up
  
  • Initiation – Creation of Project Initiation Document (PID)
  • Evaluating and selecting quantity surveyors, designers, manufacturers and installation companies that are financially sound, financially competitive, have the relevant experience, skills available and share the values of JCDecaux.
  • Produce product and site specifications for tender process
  • Define power and data requirements considering redundancy solutions
  • Define spare part management post build
  • Agree warranty periods and cost for foundations, reinstatements, material finishes, welds and fixings, digital components
  • Budget confirmation and written acceptance with Development team
  • Manage the tender process (producing tender docs, ITT to contractors, tender receipt and evaluation report with recommendations)
  • Liaise with other departments to ensure all aspects of build are covered (H&S, Development, IT & Operations – especially access to comply with cost restrictions and maintenance service level agreements (SLAs)
•  Delivery Management (construction phase)
  • Negotiate with contractors on best price ensuring costs are clearly justified and standards are not compromised
  • Interrogate contractors programme and provide highline programme for internal use - deliver on time – never over promise
  • Manage the whole design process (engineering & aesthetics) to produce the required “look” but to correct engineering standards.
  • Obtain approvals to build (internal & external approvals)
  • Manage all aspects of the build including health & safety, work package plans (WPP), risk assessments, ensuring satisfaction of stakeholders.
  • Manage the contractor whilst on site, ensure design compliance & contractor performance
  • Ensure the contractor(s) perform their contract & project duties.
  • Formally inspect contractors.
  • Manage variations, track & control costs, in accordance of business plan, obtaining approvals for all variations
  • Be confident and clear in risk / variation escalation.
•  Handover to Operations & live service acceptance
  • Creation of H&S file in line with local regulations
  • Confirm all digital screens are tested and accepted by Digital Scheduling Teams, Digital IT.
  • Confirm spare parts management including return merchandise authorisation (RMA)
  • Confirm access arrangements
  • Manage approval and hand over to operations
•  Bring Project to Close on time, publish lessons learnt to all stakeholders

Construction / Site Duties

• To review WWP and risk assessments (RA) for compliance to specification and methodology. Forward to H&S for their approval and to manage the process until the WPP is FULLY approved.  
• Ensure contractor health & safety resources meet company, project and legislative requirements, along with carrying out regular inspections of contractor performance in the field.
• Ensure all contractors are regularly inspected and audited for compliance with company policies and to ensure best value is delivered at all times
• Trouble shooting landlord issues during construction and ensure landlord relationships are well maintained.
• Liaise with Operations Supervisors/Managers to improve overall H&S efficiency and ensure all operational practices comply with current health & safety regulations.

Relationship Management

• Develop relationships internally and externally with the key stakeholders.

• Assisting the Development Director to identify opportunities for cost reduction through design, construction method, materials and volume discounts and with any pojects.
• To attend regular team meetings and action issues raised by acting upon minutes taken.
• Utilise Bee to share best practice and lessons learnt
• Respond quickly to any enquiry from other subsidiaries

Finance

• Manager retention process to ensure timely rectification of snagging

• Appreciate cost control and budgets.