Construction Project Manager job at Recruitment Matters Africa

Vacancy title:
Construction Project Manager

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Consulting , Category: Construction ]

Jobs at:

Recruitment Matters Africa

Deadline of this Job:
24 January 2022  

Duty Station:
Within Zambia , Lusaka , South - Central Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, January 18, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed


JOB DETAILS:
Our client is looking for a Construction Project Manager to join their team
Responsibilities
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties for the flawless execution of the project
• Ensure that the project is delivered on time, within the scope and budget
• Assist in defining scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensure technical feasibility
• Ensure resources availability and allocation
• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
• Manage the relationship with clients/suppliers and all project stakeholders
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/suppliers
• Foster and maintain strong working relationship with staff
• Meet with clients on a regular basis to report project status an clarify specific requirements for the project
• Meet budgetary objectives and adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysis
• Review all sub-contractors bids for completeness and accuracy
• Oversee preparation and ensure execution
• Negotiate with and select subcontractors to perform the work and do subcontracts
• Prepare budget, develop project schedule, and coordinate material ordering
• Identify and track all long lead items for the project path
• Prepare for lead weekly progress meetings
• Anticipate issues and proactively works towards solution and ways they can be avoided
• Hold construction meetings, attend weekly progress meetings and prepare and share minutes
• Facilitate project kick off workshops and produce the project initiation documents
• Facilitate definition and approval of business requirements.
• Establish relevant governance and communication structures for the designated project

Key Skills
• Extensive Business Analysis skills.
• Experience working with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• A proven self-starter with ability to work under high pressure environment.
• Good verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Experience in multi-national cultures and working styles.
• Excellent planning, organization and multitasking skills.
• Advanced PC skills with excellent working knowledge of all relevant project software. Strong interpersonal skills.
• Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Qualifications
• Five (5) years of experience as a construction project manager, three (3) of which may be assistant construction management A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project
• Sound Business Analysis and Project Management background with practical application in a busy large corporate setting for at least 5 years’ experience.
• Certifications in Business Analysis Frameworks like CBAP®.
• Certification in one of the recognized project management methodologies e.g. PMP®, PRINCE2®, AgilePM®, Scrum, etc.
• Experience with ERP systems implementations
• Knowledge of construction industry standards, building codes, equipment and contracts
• Strong presentation, communication, problem solving, financial and leadership skills
• Ability to maintain composure, professionalism and objectivity in difficult situations and able to resolve conflict effectively

Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education:
Bachelor Degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Construction jobs in Zambia
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 24 January 2022
Duty Station: Lusaka
Posted: 18-01-2022
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 18-01-2022
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 18-01-2026
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