- Ensure all project execution is being performed to quality standards in compliance with design specifications, drawings, budget and schedule
- Provide comprehensive day-to-day field supervision at the site, if necessary
- Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to involved staff and contractors
- Also contribute to contracts, change orders, material and services purchase orders for approval
- Assess and where appropriate make recommendations on contractor requests for extension of time, claims for additional payment, and contractual disputes
- Build and update project schedules. Responsible for ensuring completion of activities according to schedule. Expedite and co-ordinate any delayed or potentially delayed activities. Maintain regular estimates of the cost-to-completion and time-to-completion for each task
- Co-ordinate and optimize the arrangement of daily activities tasked to the feasibility team or project execution crews and external subcontractors to minimize lost productivity time
- Assist with preparing request for proposals for tender of services and statement of work documents.
- Review quotes, material requests, procured items, deliveries and on-site production to validate accurate fulfilment and quality control
- Certify invoices submitted by suppliers and contractors and recommend for payment
- Perform inspections at completion of each project phase, and sign-off on quality of workmanship along with crew leaders and external subcontractors
- Determine and recommend labour force, materials, and equipment requirements
- Co-ordinate, administer and lead weekly progress meetings with Client/general manager, site engineer, crew leaders and subcontractors
- Completion of computer-based weekly and/or daily reports, project log and documentation files
- Enforce and promote site safety and project procedures and proper use of equipment
- Advise Client on any recommendations for improvement to practices regarding health and safety, project approach and quality control plans.
- Recommend measures to enhance improvement or efficiency opportunities that may arise
- Identify risk and opportunity in all aspects of project management, and implement mitigation measures where risks are appreciable
- Conduct ongoing meetings with field staff to remain informed of project work and facilitate resolution of presented or developing issues
Provide on-the-job training for staff in carrying out project supervision including contract administration, quality control, construction, monitoring and evaluation, and other relevant activities
- Experienced (10 – 15 years) Project Manager with a record of starting up and managing capital projects in the biogas or wastewater treatment environment or other infrastructure intensive industries
- Civil, Mechanical or Process engineering Degree/Diploma is advantageous, however relevant experience would also be considered
- Certifications in project management related fields would be advantageous
PMP would be advantageous
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Skills, Knowledge and Personal Attributes:
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong negotiating skills
- Strong computer skills, emphasis on Microsoft Office, Microsoft Projects, or other project management software
- Financial and Job Cost Accounting Knowledge
- Ability to work under pressure and coordinate numerous activities and groups of people who need to cooperate to achieve maximum efficiency
- Must be able to perform at all project management levels
- Professional development of directly supervised employees to ensure their growth within the portfolio
- Continuing education to expand knowledge base
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