The posting
HV Senior Project Manager
Briefly describe key responsibilities:
Project organisation structuring;
Project costing and finance;
Implementation of project management of systems and processes;
Implementation of client-specific project management guidelines and manuals;
Stakeholder management and needs analysis;
Project risks assessment, planning and management;
Project and construction progress monitoring and control;
Project change control, reporting, information management and communication.
Project management mentoring services to client organisations;
Ensure that work is done in accordance with acceptable standards of both RHDHV and that of Clients;
Maintain project records in accordance with internal quality system;
Preparation and management of specifications, schedules, estimates, progress reports, meeting agendas and
minutes, and procurement issues.
Electrical engineering and design during all project phases according to client, national and international
standards.
Assessing of client/ project electrical engineering requirements.
Prepare concept design and the ability to objectively evaluate both technically and commercially, different
options based upon project objectives/requirements.
Cost estimation of electrical engineering scope of work, including equipment and construction costs.
Proposals, Expression of interests and tendering.
Management of multi-disciplinary projects from inception to close out
Business Development and Client Liaison
Budgetary and financial responsibility for projects
Project tendering and preparation
Project Resource Management
Briefly describe the main job outputs for the responsibilities:
Detailed Electrical Engineering of MV and HV (11 kV up to 400 kV) including the development and checking of:
Prefeasibility studies.
Feasibility studies.
Tender design. (prelim & detail design)
Manufacturing, installation and commissioning witnessing.
Load lists, Single line diagrams, Network diagrams.
Electrical schematic diagrams & Diversification and load factors.
Electrical network design & Fault level calculations.
Knowledge of substation protection schemes (MV and HV).
Knowledge of protection schemes modeling of protection schemes and definition of protection settings.
Knowledge of power metering specification and interface to substation Energy/Building Management Systems.
Cable routing design & Cable sizing calculations
Substation AC & DC requirements, lighting calculations, modeling and layouts.
Substation earthing, earthing system designs & earthing layouts.
HV & MV equipment specifications of Electrical Equipment including, Switchgear, Distribution boards,
Transformers, primary plant, secondary plant, power factor correction, control & power Cables, Lighting,
Scada and communication systems.
Passive fire protection systems layouts and specification.
Specification of construction standards of installation.
Interface with energy efficiency and providing energy efficient electrical solutions.
Interface and familiar with quality of power supply requirements and evaluation.
Interface and familiar with control & protection systems requirements and evaluation with regard to
substations.
Knowledge of system studies (e.g. short circuit; load flow and protection co-ordination).
Utilize vendor data and work with other disciplines as required for engineering and design.
Participate and perform squad checks of vendor data and drawings from other disciplines.
Develop and check equipment purchase specification and develop RFQs (e.g. MV and HV substations, OHL,
power transformers, Power factor Correction & related equipment in substations.
Develop technical scope of work and tender documentation and bills of quantities for construction contracts.
Develop tender documentation, adjudicate tenders, provide re-measurement of works and approve contract
claims.
Prepare project scheduling and planning, developing basic Bar charts for Electrical Engineering input to
project management team.
Manage progress and quality control activities for equipment manufacture.
Conduct vendor inspections and factory acceptance testing of equipment.
Manage HV & MV switchgear and specialist equipment contractors.
Provide field engineering support to construction and commissioning teams.
Project hand over and close out documentation.
Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced engineers.
Assist in the setting up of standard engineering documentation and methodology for the electrical engineering
unit.
Assist in the preparation of tenders for increasing the Electrical unit order book (workload).
Familiar with project life cycle economic evaluation and justification.
Preparation of project specifications during the project design phase
Construction Monitoring of projects during the construction execution phase.
Must be familiar with health & safety requirements on substation construction projects
Must be familiar with the latest construction regulations regarding requirements on substation construction
projects.
Business Case: This should include: position in relation to the budget and business plan against progress
on the budget, utilisation of the resource, fit into the Business Unit/Office and service line, impact on clients,
firm fee forecast to support this appointment, etc. Note: (Use additional paper if required):
Replacement of project manager (Lynton de Waal) that resigned with effect of 1
st of May 2017.
Budget for I&B (Energy & Transmission) can only be met with sufficient skilled and experienced
resource, this includes SL PM specifically KZN region hence the request for a Senior Project
Manager/Engineer to be appointed to achieve budget and to generate more work out of business
development.
Clients can be better served with the immediate replacement of a Senior PM as there is no one else
to take the workload.
It is too expensive to operate these projects and serve Clients from Gauteng Region.
3. Candidate Requirements (Where applicable):
Minimum required qualification:
Bachelor degree in Engineering (B Eng / BSc Eng / B Tech Eng).
Professional Engineer /Technologist (Pr Eng / Pr Tech Eng with ECSA).
Minimum experience, knowledge & skills:
A minimum of 8 -10 years post graduate experience, multi-disciplinary experienced gained from client,
consultant and /or contractor perspective.
Professional Registration with relevant Project Management bodies (ECSA, SACPCMP and/or PMI)
Solid fundamental knowledge and experience in the application of the methodologies and processes as
described in PMBOK.
Previous track record in successfully generating new business would be advantageous.
Ability to liaise with relevant stakeholders at all levels
Computer literacy in MS Office and MS Projects at an advanced level
Sound electrical engineering knowledge and experience in MV and HV (11 kV up to 400 kV) environment.
An intimate knowledge of local and international standards and codes.
Be able to develop engineering documentation from first principles.
Be able to work within a disciplined engineering environment.
Conversant with Digsilent (or other equivalent package) electrical power systems modelling and analysis
software would be advantageous.
Knowledge of overhead power line design (using PLS-CADD software) and construction will be
advantageous.
An intimate working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Access and Microsoft Project.
(Advantage will be knowledge of Auto CAD and/or Microstation CAD programs)
Experience with Eskom and local Municipalities processes and systems would be advantageous
Be well acquainted with local equipment, manufacturers, suppliers and installation contractors.
A thorough knowledge of the OHS Act, pertinent SANS and IEC codes and standards and industry
practices.
Good communication and people management skills for effective interface with other engineering
disciplines, the client and contractors.
The ability to work independently and with limited supervision.
Must be a team player at all times and lead / support the team with integrity and respect
An awareness and appreciation for health, safety and environmental issues.
Strong project management skills (PMBOK)
Leadership skills, motivated and disciplined.
Flexible approach and multi-tasking abilities.
Problem solver.
Innovator.
Briefly describe required behavioural competencies:
Accurate and detail orientated
Ability to meet deadlines and handle pressure
Ability to manage a project technically & financially
Excellent Business acumen
Excellent communication skills
