Construction Project Manager

The Project Manager plans and
supervises property development projects from start to finish. They will
organize and oversee projects and ensure they are completed in a timely,
efficient and cost -effective manner, within budget and according to the design
specifications.

Is required to be well -versed in all
construction methodologies and procedures and be able to coordinate a team of
professional consultants of different disciplines to achieve the best results.
Requires an analytical mind and great organizational skills. The goal will be
to ensure all projects are delivered on time according to requirements and within
budget.

Responsibilities include client
interface, project brief development, project scoping, scheduling, procurement,
construction oversight, safety oversight, cost and progress monitoring, quality
monitoring, management and reporting.

• Attend all project meetings.
  
• Understand the development guidelines to facilitate
  the development of a clear project brief.
  
• Review site characteristics, rights and constraints
  for the proper design.
  
• Take minutes of meetings for which a principal agent
  has not been appointed.
  
• Facilitate and manage the statutory approvals and
  applications, including plan approvals and municipal connections.
  
• Prepare and coordinate project development programmes.
  
• Prepare development reports to report on the following
  on a bi -weekly:
  
• Town planning
  matters (consolidation, rezoning, township establishment, etc.)
  
• Statutory
  approvals (SDP, building plans, NHBRC, etc.)
  
• Municipal
  connections
  
• Status of
  contracts and agreements
  
• Development
  costs and projections
  
• Procurement
  status
  
• Programme and
  progress
  
• Risks and
  risk mitigation plans
  
• Prepare project completion plan, occupation plan and
  hand -over plan.
  
• Facilitate client and internal approvals of design
  documents and specifications.
  
• Review and scrutinise the proposed construction
  programme, information required schedules, completion dates, sequencing and
  selected subcontractor appointments schedule.
  
• Manage procurement process and review, recommend and
  obtain approval of the contractors lists for main contract and selected
  sub -contractor tenders.
  
• Coordination and collaboration with the professional
  team.
  
• Construction oversight.
  
• Ensure adherence to all health and safety standards
  and regulations and report concerns and risks.
  
• Ensure adherence to all building regulations and
  report concerns and risks.
  
• Progress monitoring and detailed reporting.
  
• Manage construction schedule and activities.
  
• Monitor and manage information flow to the contractor
  based on the information required schedule and requests for information
  schedule.
  
• Manage selected subcontractor tenders and appointments
  based on the selected subcontractor appointment schedule.
  
• Manage costs in order to meet budget.
  
• Manage and mitigate risks.
  
• Monitor the implementation of quality assurance
  procedures and conduct own quality inspections to ensure the quality achieved
  is acceptable.
  
• Over and above the list above, the scope of services
  and deliverables for a Project Manager per the PROCSA Client/Consultant
  Professional Services Agreement Matrix, excluding Principal Agent services and
  deliverables, shall also apply
  

Requirements

• Degree in Construction Economics such as BSc
  Construction Management, BSc Quantity Surveying, BSc Real Estate or relevant
  degree.
  
• Minimum of 5 years' proven experience in project
  management in construction.
  
• Familiarity with quality standards and quality control
  measures.
  
• Familiarity with health and safety standards.
  
• Good knowledge of MS Office.
  
• Familiar with construction/ project management
  software, including CCS Candy.
  
• Outstanding communication and negotiation skills.
  
• Excellent organizational and time -management skills.
  
• A team player with leadership abilities.
  
•  PMP or equivalent certification will be an advantage.