Purpose of the position

Project Manager oversees the project , and works with engineers to develop a plan, create a project time frame, allocate resources, and ensure timely completion. His duties include supervising employees in the project. He also ensures that the project is completed within the set budget and is within the scope. organizes logistics.

 

• Determine needed resources (manpower, equipment , materials) from start to finish with attention to budgetary limitations
• Planning the work to be done, getting the necessary manpower, and assigning the right duties to the right people.
• Ensuring timely completion of the project to build client trust while avoiding unnecessary penalties.
• Working within the budget by adequately estimating the costs and cutting unnecessary expenses.
• Supervise the work of site managers, engineers, laborers etc, and give them guidance when needed
• Evaluate progress and prepare detailed reports
• Ensure adherence to all health and safety standards and report issues
• Understanding what the client or company wants to achieve
• Drawing up a detailed plan for how to achieve each stage of a project
• Selecting and leading a project team
• Determine and define scope of work and deliverables
• Obtain necessary permits, approvals, and other regulatory prerequisites
• Put organizational systems into place to ensure tools, vehicles, and equipment are well-maintained, and schedule maintenance if needed
• Allocating resources to ensure there is no shortage while avoiding any unnecessary delays caused by management decisions
• Acquire equipment and material and monitor stocks to timely handle inadequacies
• Managing both internal and external risks within the project’s lifetime.
• Negotiating contracts with external contractors to reach profitable agreements.
• Obtaining permits and licenses from appropriate authorities
• Resolving any issues or delays

Academic & qualificationsBachelor's degree in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering15:20 years of experience, with at least 5  years of experience in project management as a site manager or a project manager in a contracting companyComfortable reading and understanding blueprints and drawingsProficient in Microsoft Office and general computer softwareAbility to budget, schedule, negotiate, and control costsProject Management Professional (PMP) certificationIn-depth knowledge of the contracting industry and blueprints, permits, construction equipment, material resources, construction processes, and project management principlesProven risk management experience Familiarity with quality and health and safety standardsPersonal CompetenciesStrong leadership and management skills.Strong communication skillsOrganizational skillsTime-management skillsProblem-solving skillsPersistence and determinationBe thorough and pay attention to detailAbility to maintain a high level of organization by ensuring daily job allocation Excellence in planning how each process should be done, how resources are to be acquired, and when the project should be completedAbility to determine potential risks while devising proactive ways to solve themExcellence in the budgeting of financial resources