Construction Project Manager Job Vacancy at CRDB Bank Plc

Responsible for the successful planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closure of the construction projects. Project Manager will organize and oversee construction procedures and ensure they are completed in a timely and efficient manner. The individual must be well-versed in all construction methodologies and able to coordinate a team of professionals of different disciplines to achieve the best results. The goal is to ensure all construction projects are delivered according to agreed scope, quality, budget, and time.

• Manage and oversee the day-to-day construction management of the project
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of construction projects
• Ensure that all construction projects are delivered on time, within scope and within budget.
• Developing project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
• Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs.
• Plan and coordinate the review and approval of drawings/layout from key relevant stakeholders
• Participate and manage the review of cost estimates with key stakeholders and ensure the cost estimates are appropriate, agreed by relevant stakeholders
• Review and ensure tender documents are accurate and correctly prepared for issuing to the relevant bidders
• Ensure procurement governance is adhered to during the tendering process
• Ensure the contracts for all vendors in a project are in place and signed by all relevant stakeholders
• Plan and manage the site handover to the contractor(s).
• Plan and manage the building permit before the commencing of the construction activities at the site and other regulatory requirements

• Monitor and measure project performance using appropriate or agreed systems, tools, and techniques
• Plan, arrange, and attend site visits, ensuring all key relevant stakeholders attend site meetings.
• Report and escalate to management as needed
• Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks
• Proactively create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Obtain permits and licenses from appropriate authorities.
• Identify, analyse and prepare risk mitigation tactics
• Evaluate progress and prepare detailed reports
• Monitor and maintain the project construction schedule on a weekly basis
• Monitor and report to relevance committees, line manager or/and higher level management, including progress report, risks, issues, dependencies etc in a timely manner
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, Quantity Surveyors etc to determine the specifications of the project.
• Maintain and enforce good construction standards and quality control
• Manage stakeholders
• Define and measure success metrics and monitor change progress
• Manage and custodian of all relevant governance such as procurement governance, construction projects governance
• Ensure completion of and track all independent testing and inspections as required for all services (air-conditioning, network, electrical, security and all other systems).
• Ensure the completion of all snags and defects during the project life cycle
• Plan, manage and monitor the purchase and delivery of all items related to the branch operations
• Plan and coordinate the inspection of the premises before the operations, such as Bank of Tanzania (BOT), Occupation Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) etc
• Any other ad-hoc projects and duties as required by the management.

Supervision Functions:

• Provide support, advice and guidance to business units, construction project teams and the staff under his/her supervision in achieving their individual, unit and Bank wide performance goals.

Others:

• Preparing and agreeing on working plans with support functions
• Preparing and agreeing a weekly and monthly action plan and regular performance feedback with the construction projects working Leads

• Bachelor’s degree/Master’s degree from any recognized University
• Project Management Professionals/Certification is an added advantage
• Minimum 5 years of experience related to Project Management or successful delivery of construction projects.
• In-depth understanding of construction procedures, materials, and project management principles
• Must have excellent communication skills with ability to communicate across all levels of the organization, present complex ideas concisely and clearly articulate technical ideas to all audiences.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Project Office, presentation skills using Microsoft PowerPoint
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• A team player with leadership abilities.
• Ability to act as a project “driver” and drive implementation of key initiatives.
• Ability to work in dynamic conditions, and transition quickly between collaborative and individual work.
• Ability to work in a team and motivate others to achieve the desired goals