Project Manager / Construction Manager(MCF/ Data Centres)

Job Description

• You will be responsible for Project Management in design & engineering field of work and being the end responsible for the project during the construction phase.
• As a project manager you are expected to deliver total success to allocated projects in green- and brown-field manufacturing environments.
• You will be leading and managing multidisciplinary RHDHV teams and act as the single point of contact to the client.
• Construction Management of industrial buildings (FMCG/F&B) and datacenters (MCF).

 

Main Responsibilities

• Manage and lead large scale design and engineering projects in a multi stakeholder environment throughout a complete project life cycle, supporting our multinational clients to make the best value decisions.
• Develop, lead and manage the RHDHV (design/site) team during project development and delivery.
• Initiate projects together with clients, coordinate stakeholder input, analyse and appraise production solutions, prepare project briefs and business cases and gain the necessary approvals within the client’s organization.
• Be in charge of all project controls: e.g. planning, cost control, risk control, quality control, project administration and contract management.
• Extensive knowledge of Design Coordination.
• Writing technical and financial proposals.
• Ensure high quality of service and deliverables and compliance with the Group governance and procedures
• Produce reports for both internal reporting anf client presentation purposes
• May make presentations to clients as part of the service delivery
• Manage teams to deliver against financial targets.

 

• In charge of the construction management team during the execution phase.
• Chair regular coordination of technical meetings with the design & engineering team and also the contractors and other parties involved.
• Prepare construction schedules, and closely monitor the progress achieved. Interface management (Civil/MEP/Equipment) is considered as an important responsibility of the Construction Manager.
• Inspection and review of all (shop) drawings.
• Review, monitor and advise the client on variation orders by contractors and do the appropriate technical and financial negotiations on behalf of the client.
• Preparation of Contract Documents, Specifications, Bills of Quantities and supervision activities
• Liaise with all levels of clients, local authorities, contractors and specialist consultants on administrative and technical subjects
• Business development- potential & new clients
• Project Management/design management- EPCM manual, coaching younger and new colleagues.

 

 

Minimum qualifications, skills and experience

• Bachelor’s Degree, HND or Master’s Degree in Civil, Mechanical engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture or Electrical Engineering
• 10-15 years of experience in the management of multidisciplinary engineering and construction projects, preferably in the MCF, FMCG and F&B market.
• Qualified member Nigeria Institute of Quantity Surveyors (MNIQS), registered Quantity Surveyor with Quantity Surveyors Registration Board of Nigeria (QSRBN) and Project Management Professional (PMP)Training
• Proven track record in managing medium & large-scale projects.
• Previous employment by a manufacturing company is an advantage.
• International mindset and willingness to travel for short/medium/long term assignments.
• Experience of working on claims is a significant advantage
• Experience of managing various pre and post contract projects
• Excellent pre and post contract experience including preparation and review of estimates, cost plans, bills of quantities, tender reporting, variations change management and Final Accounts

 

 

Behavioral competencies

• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effortlessly adjust yourself in an international and culturally diverse environment and able to act as coach and mentor for other staff.
• Being able to build and maintain a trusted advisor status with clients.
• Be aware of local and international standards and developments in the fields of health and safety and sustainability and actively promote these in your projects.
• Demonstrable record of taking projects from inception through to final delivery
• Experience and abilities in working effectively within complex teams on challenging projects
• Good organizational skills and able to work within project time constraints
• High level of integrity and drive for excellence
• Excellent motivational and teamwork skills
• Exceptional; communication skills to be able to deal effectively with contractors, site staff, third party suppliers and client team
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality, impartiality, and discretion