Assistant Project Engineer at Reckitt Benckiser Nigeria

Location: Agbara, Ogun State

Job Description

• Assists in the preparation of engineering proposals by translating identified business needs into conceptual designs and drawing up preliminary specifications to be shared with suppliers.
• Liaise with other Reckitt Benckiser site’s on existing best practices on proposed projects and ensure that all new projects meet Reckitt Benckiser best practice.
• Involved in putting together project budget costings for business decision making.
• Responsible for organizing contractor prequalification and tender exercises.
• Responsible for coordination of all technical activities on assigned projects.
• Responsible for interfacing with major 3P suppliers on designs, placement of orders and follow up on all project related orders.
• Accountable for successful completion of engineering projects.
• Responsible for project budget monitoring and trend tracking.
• Responsible and accountable for ensuring that all assigned personnel and contractors are coordinating their activities with other project participants ensuring overall delivery of entire project in full.
• Participates in contractor meetings and resolving interface issues between contractors on project issues.
• Responsible for ensuring that the requirements of contracts are satisfied in full by all contractors and suppliers.
• Ensure safety in execution during implementation phase of projects.
• Responsible for interfacing with the extended factory team; managing project works to ensure minimum disruption to regular site operations during projects.
• Responsible for preparing overall project work schedules and networks and forecasts.
• Preparation of monthly project status reports and change orders for management communication.

Qualification

• Minimum B.Eng or HND in any field of engineering from a recognized institution.
• MSc in project management will be an added advantage.
• Good knowledge of construction and safety management.
• Minimum of two (2) years project  management experience in a , preferably in an   FMCG
• Must be proficient in the use AutoCAD.

Core Competencies & Skills

• Communication and interpersonal relations
• Finance and budgeting
• Good and quick decision making
• Planning and organising
• Relationship management.
• Stress management
• Negotiating and networking
• Good judgement and analytical ability
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Leadership and teamwork
• Commercial awareness

Functional Competencies

• Project management
• Construction safety management
• Cost and budget Control.
• Good manufacturing practice