DBSA is actively seeking a skilled Construction Project Manager to join its vibrant team. This role offers a unique chance to oversee and deliver transformative projects that impact communities and infrastructure throughout the region.
If you are passionate about construction and development and ready to make a significant impact, DBSA invites you to apply and become an integral part of our mission.
Construction Project Manager Position Overview:
- Closing Date: July 25, 2024
- Reference Number: DBS240712-1
- Job Title: Construction Project Manager
- Job Grade: 16
- Job Type: Permanent
- Location – Town / City: Midrand
- Location – Province: Gauteng
- Location – Country: South Africa
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in the built environment (Engineering, Architecture, Building Science, Construction Management, or Quantity Surveying).
- Minimum 8 years’ experience in infrastructure project management, advisory services, or consulting within a project management environment.
- Professional Registration with Built Environment bodies such as ECSA and SACAP.
- Registration as a Pr.CPM with SACPCMP.
- Postgraduate degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, or Construction Management.
- Professional Registration with PMI or PRINCE.
- Postgraduate qualification in Project Management.
- Health and Safety qualifications.
Key Responsibilities
- Construction Project Management Functions:
- Develop project charters and execution plans aligned with project requirements.
- Coordinate and manage deliverables from key stakeholders, including professional service providers and consultants.
- Draft, review, and update project schedules and work plans incorporating milestones, activities, and deliverables.
- Project Coordination and Team Management:
- Act as a primary link with the Programme Manager and client representatives, reviewing team deliverables before client submission.
- Coordinate efforts of all project stakeholders, including consultants, contractors, subcontractors, and labor.
- Foster team cohesion and commitment to project goals.
- Project Control on Cost, Time, and Quality:
- Implement measures to control costs, time, and quality.
- Conduct regular status meetings with principal agent teams.
- Perform periodic inspection visits at project construction sites.
- Monitor adherence to project schedules and milestones.
- Successfully complete projects within specified timeframes, budgets, and quality standards.
- Project Communication and Reporting:
- Establish effective communication channels for timely feedback to management, clients, and stakeholders.
- Issue site meeting minutes and action plans.
- Prepare monthly and weekly project progress reports for stakeholders.
- Conduct project close-out reviews.
- Manage project communications in alignment with agreed channels and timelines.
- Contract Management:
- Manage contracts in accordance with agreement provisions, monitoring performance and timelines.
- Identify and escalate contract concerns to legal, technical, and finance teams, proposing resolutions aligned with contractual obligations.
- Measure progress against contract performance metrics.
- Issue contract instructions per contractual conditions, consulting with legal experts.
- Project Commissioning:
- Verify commissioning and transfer of new assets.
- Ensure availability of site handover documentation.
- Facilitate submission of as-built drawings and user specifications as required.
- Manage commissioning process, handover, and client sign-off.
- Program Health, Safety, and Environmental Quality:
- Implement Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act guidelines and audit recommendations within project environments.
- Monitor and enforce compliance with project Environmental Approval (EA) conditions.
- Promote a safety culture, advocating proactive health and safety interventions.
- Control, manage, and follow up on incidents effectively.
- Advise and assess contractor compliance with approved safety plans.
- Stakeholder Management:
- Develop stakeholder management plans, identifying critical stakeholders essential to project success.
- Implement effective project governance systems internally and externally.
Key Measurements of Outputs
- Successful project completion within quality standards, budget, and timelines.
- Projects completed within specified costs.
- Compliance with Health & Safety legislation and protocols.
- Implementation of effective project management governance and compliance structures.
- Quality of presentations and reports.
- Clean audit record.
Skills & Competencies
- Project Management: Expertise in managing large, complex projects with significant technical complexity and national impact.
- Detailed Oriented: Strong ability to ensure accuracy and quality in complex situations.
- Planning & Organizing: Advanced skills in planning and organizing, integrating plans across functions.
- Reporting & Communication: Proficient in designing and delivering complex reports and communications.
- Presentation Skills: Advanced techniques in persuasive presentation.
- Teamwork & Cooperation: Promotes collaboration and resolves conflicts.
- Achievement Orientation: Pursues challenging goals and drives exceptional performance.
DBSA Application Process
Prepare Required Documents: Gather the following documents in digital format:
- Updated Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Cover Letter highlighting your suitability for the role and your motivation for applying
Complete Online Application Form: Fill out the online application form with accurate personal details and contact information.
Upload Documents: Upload your prepared documents (Resume/CV and Cover Letter) to the designated sections of the application form.
DBSA appreciates your consideration of the career opportunity as a Construction Project Manager. The organization eagerly anticipates receiving your application. Candidates who meet the initial criteria will be contacted directly to discuss the subsequent stages of the selection process. For any inquiries regarding the application procedure or specifics about the position.
DBSA values your interest in joining its team and contributing to the mission of achieving excellence in infrastructure development. Best of luck with your application!
