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Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager Jobs in Polokwane, South Africa at Turner & Townsend

Job Description

To manage projects on behalf of client/s for all phases of the project, including the 6 stages of the project rollout process.

Project Management

  • Develops a cost-effective plan and schedule for completion of project following a logical pattern for utilization of resources
  • Prepares Letters of Appointment for the procurement of Consulting Team.
  • Tracks and controls construction schedule and associated costs to achieve completion of project within time and monies allocated
  • Plans, organizes, manages, and coordinates the programme control and project management
  • Oversees other project support activities, such as quality assurance, configuration control, project interface, environmental mitigation monitoring, systems integration, property and right-of-way acquisition, administration of interagency agreements, contracts administration and procurement, community relations, and management and administrative services support
  • Monitors budget and schedule performance, implements cost and schedule control procedures, and implements elements of the quality assurance program

Manages client relationships

  • Reports to clients about progress and any necessary modifications of plans that seem indicated
  • Builds good relationships between client, consulting and construction teams

Coordination of sub-contractors and supervision of project staff

  • Oversees performance of all trade contractors and reviews architectural and engineering drawings to make sure that all specifications and regulations are being followed
  • Supervises assistant project managers, reviews their reports, checks on any reported difficulties, and corrects any safety violations or other reported deficiencies
  • Selects and coordinates work of subcontractors working on various phases of the project
  • Reviews and monitors activities of the Project Management Team regularly
  • Manages the daily activities of the project team

Administration

  • Coordinates the completion of all required project documentation and reporting within specified deadlines, including:
    Minutes, Progress Reports, Management reports, Quality Reports, Monthly reports
  • Is responsible for proper administration of construction contracts and for obtaining all necessary permits and licenses
  • Timely communication of project status and issues, and maintains technical and administrative control for projects

Qualifications

Qualifications / Knowledge:

BSc Degree or BTech Degree or Diploma in the Built Environment

C.CPM /C.CM Registration with the SACPCMP

Ideal:
Membership with registered accreditation body

  • Knowledge and understanding of the Basic Principles of Law of Contracts
  • Knowledge and understanding of Construction Contracts.
  • Knowledge of Construction Science
  • Knowledge of Construction Processes
  • Knowledge of Design Processes
  • Knowledge of Financial and Cost Processes
  • Knowledge of regulations relating to the Built Environment industry

Experience:

Minimum: 8-10 years’ experience in the Built environment, of which 4 years’ experience or more is in construction management and construction project management

Experience in multi-tenant, mixed use precinct that is phased over a duration of approximately 2 years’ will be advantageous

Additional Information

Our people share our Purpose and Values. Turner & Townsend provides a great place to work, where everyone can make change happen and influence a better world.

We champion our people to succeed in both work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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Title: Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

Company: Turner & Townsend

Location: Polokwane, South Africa

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