Senior Project Manager urgently needed: APPLY HERE
Cape Town, Western Cape
The company
Mace is an international consultancy and construction company that has delivered world-class projects since 1990. Today we employ over 5,000 people across five global hubs in Europe, Middle East North Africa and India, North America, Asia Pacific and Sub-Saharan Africa.
Four simple values guide our behaviour in our pursuit of a better way; Safety first – no compromise, Client focus – deliver on our promise, Create opportunity – for our people to excel, Integrity – always doing the right thing. We aim to attract the best and brightest people, whatever their background, to bring new perspectives to some of the most complex and inspiring projects around the world.
We support our people who are aiming to achieve an academic or professional qualification that will help them develop personally and deliver to the highest standard for our clients. At Mace you can deepen your knowledge, expand your skills and define your own path.
The opportunity
Be a part of our international consultancy business that spans our five global hubs, where we oversee work for world leading organisations across the public and private sectors.
Our Sub-Sahara Africa hub started in 2008 and has successfully operated in a wide range of African nations, delivering project and programme management and cost consultancy services.
The role
Senior Project Manager
Project management of the commercial, financial and administration of a 74,000sqm, 4 storey, new build corporate office in Cape Town, with high end finishes and green building rating.
Your responsibilities will include:
Preparing business case, development and design briefs.
Preparing and delivering of reports including feasibility and project progress reports.
Preparing of risk registers and management of the mitigation/management strategy.
Providing procurement of consultant, contractors and equipment services.
Managing the design process and monitoring against project teams deliverables.
Reviewing and enquiring of technical documentation.
Applying the ISO9001 compliant management system.
Managing of project programme and change control processes.
Monitoring and reporting on budgets, cash flow and profitability.
Managing the construction and project close out including client sign off and facilitating lessons learnt workshops.
Managing health and safety issues and ensure compliance.
Identifying and assigning of resources to activities.
Line management duties:
Responsible for line management of several APMs and PMs.
Ensuring a comprehensive induction is provided to new starters.
Annual and interim performance appraisals and goals and objectives setting.
Providing regular 1 to 1 meetings throughout the year to provide feedback, support and guidance on performance and to support personal development and career planning.
Approving leave and training requests.
This position is located in Cape Town, hence it is a requirement that you are prepared to live and work in Cape Town full time.
In addition to major project experience, you will require the stakeholder management and communication skills necessary to operate in a culturally diverse location.
The requirements:
Your experience, knowledge and skills need to include:
Minimum 10 years of experience as a project/construction manager.
Familiarity in managing project performance and turning around non-performing teams.
Capability to produce and manage project schedules/programmes.
Capability of identifying and assigning resources to activities.
Managing senior stakeholders, setting and managing project governance.
Development/project briefs and feasibility studies.
Good health, safety and welfare working practices.
Familiarity in sustainability and environmental issues.
Understanding risk management processes.
Understanding of design process and skills in managing design teams.
Expertise in financial management of projects.
Familiarity in project procurement routes.
Contract administration is desirable.
Construction and project close out processes.
Current relevant legislation and regulations.
Construction methodology and building standards, commissioning and handover.
Techniques for conflict avoidance, management and resolution.
Monitoring and reporting on cash flow and profitability.
Effective written, verbal and graphic presentation skills.
Proficiency in using MS project, knowledge of critical path analysis.
Qualifications:
A degree qualification related in a construction or project management.
Member of chartered quality institute or equivalent.
“Mace is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our people to excel.” Apply Now
Source: jobs365
