Required Qualifications: Relevant degree/diploma in Electrical Engineering/ Technical/Construction discipline or equivalent Project Management Qualification (i.e. PMP, MBA or similar) Experience and Knowledge: 15 years experience in related field 8 years experience in a Project Management Role Minimum 3 years of experience in the following: Engineering / Production / Construction / Quantity Surveyor / Project Management environment, Construction Management, Contractor Management, Mining and Process Plant and related operations environment Project Management Mining, Process Plant, Logistics, Infrastructure, Quantity Surveyor , Enterprise Project Management Systems, e.g. MS-Projects, Primavera P6, Prism, SAP Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques Creativity/Innovation: Develop new and unique ways to improve operations of the organization and to create new opportunities Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problem, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness Key Responsibilities: The Project Manager performs a wide range of duties including some or all of the following: · Plan the project · Staff the project · Implement the project · Control the project · Evaluate the project Plan the Project Define the scope of the project in collaboration with senior management Create a detailed work plan which identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the project Determine the resources (time, money, equipment, etc) required to complete the project Develop a schedule for project completion that effectively allocates the resources to the activities Review the project schedule with senior management and all other staff that will be affected by the project activities; revise the schedule as required Determine the objectives and measures upon which the project will be evaluated at its completion Resource the Project In consultation with the appropriate manager, recruit, interview and select project resources with appropriate skills for the project activities Ensure that all project personnel receive an appropriate orientation to the organization and the project Manage project resources to deliver on agreed deliverables Contract qualified consultants to work on the project as appropriate Implement the Project Execute the project according to the project plan Monitor the progress of the project and make adjustments as necessary to ensure the successful completion of the project Establish a communication schedule to update stakeholders including appropriate staff in the organization on the progress of the project Review the quality of the work completed with the project team on a regular basis to ensure that it meets the project standards Control the Project Compile project reports Monitor and approve as per delegation of authority, all budgeted project expenditure Monitor cash flow projections and report actual cash flow and variance on a regular basis Manage all project funds according to the Client's policy, procedure and governance Ensure that all financial records for the project are up to date Evaluate the Project Ensure that the project deliverables are on time, within budget and at the required level of quality Evaluate the outcomes of the project as established during the planning phase Competencies: Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems Active Learning: Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making Business knowledge: Good understanding of the organization and the business domain or sector within which it operates Systems Analysis: Understanding how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions Deductive Reasoning: The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense Inductive Reasoning: The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events) Excellent communication skills: Ability to engage with high-level stakeholders, both verbal and non-verbal Flexibility and adaptability (crucial to consulting environment) Organizational and leadership abilities Influencing and motivating Decision making Building trust and long-term relationships with stakeholders
