Senior Project Manager at UPDC PLC

JOB OBJECTIVES

The Project Manager will report to the Development Director and will be responsible for the timely execution (time, cost and quality) and success of all projects within his/her portfolio.

• A general understanding of the real estate market in order to provide advice on any market trends that will affect the success of UPDC’s projects.
• Drawing up project/design briefs which take into consideration key technical and financial criteria (design, lighting, ventilation, ease of construction, circulation, zoning and planning requirements, construction specifications, efficiency ratios).
• Identifying and documenting internal/external client and project objectives throughout the life of the development while ensuring time, cost and quality objectives are articulated and achieved.
• Managing the consultant tender and selection process. Reviewing contracts and other documents relevant to the appointment of all consultants.
• Managing teams of professionals – Architects, Services Engineers, Structural Engineers and Quantity Surveyors
• Conduct discussions with “Design/Build” Contractor (called “Contractor”) and ensure that all consultant timelines and goals are articulated and achieved.
• Managing the design development and co-ordination process to ensure the project technical information is adequate for tender. Scheduling and chairing all design/co-ordination meetings.
• Taking and keeping minutes on all development and project related meetings.
• Ensuring all project documents are up to date and properly filed in UPDC’s database.
• Advising on the procurement options available and make recommendation as required.
• Managing the contractor tender and appointment process, ensuring that all relevant contract terms and conditions are incorporated. Ensuring that all bonds and insurances required are obtained from all relevant parties.
• Liaising with suppliers and manufactures where required.
• Administering the construction and consultant agreements and ensure that all UPDC’s responsibilities are carried out in line with the contract terms and conditions.
• Liaising with local authorities and related government agencies regarding zoning and town planning issues as well as building control. Obtaining all regulatory approvals/certificates – pre during and post construction.
• Preparing weekly, fortnightly and monthly reports required for the success execution of the projects.
• Developing and tracking project schedules for the project including (but not limited to) communication, change management, stakeholder management and risk management schedules etc.
• Scheduling and chairing all meetings required for the successful completion of the projects.
• Developing/monitoring/updating the development budget and cash flow in order to advise on timely availability of project funds (using Microsoft Excel)
• Developing, tracking and retain ownership of project development timeline, manage the delivery of milestones and monitor progress against timeline (using Microsoft Project or similar).
• Preparing presentations on project related matters for presentation to the Development Director or EXCO.
• Establishing and monitoring adequate Quality/EHS Control Procedure
• Providing oversight and compliance on Contract Procedures and Management
• Supporting with information required for the development of the “Information Memorandum” for formally seeking third party funding if required.
• Participating in non-project related activities as directed by the Development Director.

EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ATTRIBUTES, EXPERIENCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant Bachelors from a reputable tertiary institution
• Project Management Certification.
• Attention to details.
• Ability to Manage various parties involved in the project completion.
• Proper time management skills
• Excellent knowledge and proficiency in project management software including Excel, Microsoft Projects, Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Minimum of 15 years of relevant cognate experience