The posting
Job Purpose
To plan and oversee the project from start to finish, organize, and oversee construction procedures to ensure the project is completed in a timely and effective manner within budget and adhere to client and company guidelines and specifications.
Duties and responsibilities
Project Deliverables
- Prepare and update the Project Management Plan.
- Ensure all clauses and deadlines as per the project contract is adhered to.
- Prepare, monitor and update (and revise when necessary) the Project Schedule ensuring the necessary level of activities to enable the detail management of design, procurement, and construction phases.
- Determine manpower requirements and co-ordinate the supervision of attendant labour and sub-contractors.
- Plan, organise and manage construction activities to achieve the Scope of Work for the project in accordance with the approved Project Schedule.
- Plan, organise and manage temporary works activities to achieve the Scope of Work for the project in accordance with the approved Project Schedule.
- Analyse Engineering Deliverables to determine appropriate construction methods that meet project performance and quality criteria.
- Ensure adequate and correct levels of plant and materials are available to meet the Project Schedule within budgetary constraints.
- Provide and expedite solutions to Project Schedule delays.
- Comply with legal requirements, building and safety codes.
- Adhere to Company Safety Standards and promote a culture of safety.
- Collaborate with Engineers and Architects to determine the Engineering Deliverables for the project.
- Develop Budget and Cost targets against production and performance criteria.
- At Pre-Construction stage in conjunction with the Tender Planner develop the Project Schedule and Procurement Schedule (with emphasis being paid to critical path activities and materials).
- At pre-Construction stage in conjunction with the Tender Planner develop the Temporary Works Plan.
Management
- Oversee and direct the assigned project team.
- Coordinate project and corporate office activities.
- Organize and oversee project administration.
- Plan, organise and manage all activities in connection with design, procurement, construction and hand-over.
- Ensure the timely procurement of temporary and permanent materials and equipment within project constraints.
- Manage sub-contractor schedules, quality of work and coordination of trade packages.
- In conjunction with the Managing Quantity Surveyor and Project Quantity Surveyor manage Client Applications for Payments and Variation Accounts.
- In conjunction with the Managing Quantity Surveyor and Project Quantity Surveyor manage Attendant Labour and Sub-Contractor Payment Certificates and Variation Accounts.
Design
- During the pre-construction phase, attend all design meetings, evaluate the materials and equipment being proposed and identify value engineering opportunities.
- Oversee the preparation of estimates for the conceptual, schematics, and detail design development stages.
- Ensure the appropriate level of detail for design activities within the Project Schedule.
Procurement
- In conjunction with the Senior Engineer, produce, manage, and update the Procurement Schedule.
- In conjunction with the Managing Quantity Surveyor and Project Quantity Surveyor manage the Budget Cost Breakdown for the procurement of temporary and permanent resources.
- Lead the procurement of Sub-contractors and Suppliers.
Reporting
- In conjunction with the Managing Quantity Surveyor and Project Quantity Surveyor provide, manage, monitor, and update the monthly Budget Cost Report.
- Prepare Client Reports as dictated by the Project Conditions of Contract.
- Prepare Internal Monthly Reports as directed by the Head of Operations.
- In conjunction with the Senior Engineer prepare, evaluate, monitor, and update the Project Schedule and the Procurement Schedule.
- Ensure all changes to Engineering Deliverables and Scope of Works are correctly documented.
Time
- Ensure that all projects assigned are delivered within the constraints of the Project Schedule and Project Conditions of Contract.
- In conjunction with the Senior Engineer, develop, maintain, and update short and medium term programmes in line with the Project Schedule.
Budget
- Ensure that the Scope of Works is provided within the constraints of the Budget Cost Breakdown.
Quality Management
- In conjunction with the QA/QC Manager, ensures the implementation of all company QA/QC protocols and procedures.
- In conjunction with the Manager Design and Build obtain all necessary permits, licenses, and undertakings from the appropriate authorities.
Health & Safety
- In conjunction with the HSE Manager ensure the implementation of all company HSE protocols and procedures.
Security
- In conjunction with the Security Manager ensure the implementation of all company security protocols and procedures.
- Create and maintain a safe and secure project environment.
People Skills
- Establish and maintain relationships with the client, the client representatives, sub-contractors, consultants, project design team, team members, suppliers, police, fire departments and statutory authorities.
Development
- Provide direction, development, and leadership to team members.
- Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
- Provide guidance to the assigned project site team, as required.
- Coach and train new and existing assigned staff.
- Recruit and interview new staff in the department, as required.
- Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.
- Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Head of Operations or his designate.
Experience, Qualifications, Skills, Technology
Experience
- Minimum of seven (7) years Project/Construction Management experience. Seven (7) years senior building construction experience. Three (3) years Managerial experience.
- Proven ability to deliver large-scale and multi projects on schedule as per plan.
- Ability to lead and motivate teams, keep them focused on the job.
- Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in the production of precision technical plans and drawings.
Qualifications
- BSc. in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related qualification.
- Project Management Certification
Competency Skills
- Strong Leadership
- Decision Making and Judgement
- Planning and organizing
- Detailed/Deadline oriented
- Problem solving/Analytical/Critical thinking
- Resilience/Tenacity
- Client focus/Service orientation
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Reliable and trustworthy and the ability to maintain confidential and meticulous records
- Compliance
Technology
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including the use of scheduling software, database, and spreadsheet applications.
Working conditions
- This role will require working on a construction site; Sundays/public holidays work, as applicable. There are instances where this role is at a regional location, outside of Trinidad & Tobago.
- While performing duties the jobholder is required to inspect the project and will be exposed to ongoing construction and various weather conditions as work is primarily conducted outdoors. The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud.
- The jobholder has a duty to comply with the company's Health, Safety, Security and Environment policy and to do everything in their power to ensure that the workplace is safe for everyone. They must display maturity at controlling incidents in order to mitigate their effects to personnel, environment and the company’s assets as far as reasonably practicable. They must also ensure that the physical work environment is safe and secure and have an appropriate aesthetic quality.
Physical Requirement
- Site based. Physical mobility is required, including entering confined spaces, roof or other areas using ladders or other access devices.
- The jobholder will be required to be mobile in conducting this role as it relates to managing the entire team both onsite and offsite.
