Studies Manager

DUTIES Assist in tender and proposal preparation, as required Time and cost control Client liaison Quality of study deliverables Ability to work under pressure and achieve tight deadlines Promote teamwork. Work closely with the studies team, to ensure that the capital estimate portion of all levels of studies, are completed to the required standard and proposed timeframes. Working closely with the study team, ensures that all levels of studies, as assigned by manager, are completed on time and within budget. Undertake site visits to the project location and areas for project sourcing. Identify local and foreign suppliers and vendors. Co-ordinates the generation of specifications for enquiries on mechanical equipment from the Process Department's equipment lists. Co-ordinates the compilation of bills of quantities and the issue of tender documents to prospective suppliers. Responsible for study report deliverable structure and content. Liaison and communication with the client, as required. Conduct infrastructure assessments and co-ordinates the costing thereof - includes tailing dams, power plants, accommodation, roads, water supply etc. Appoint consultants in areas where specific expertise is required. Responsible for risk management; co-ordinates risk analyses and HAZOP's, as required Co-ordinates compilation of capital cost estimate; reviews and validates operating cost, co-ordinates input to financial model. Responsible for hand-over of a study to the Projects Department once MDME has been awarded the execution phase of the project. Assist in business development activities, as required. QUALIFICATIONS BSc. Degree in Engineering or relevant diploma