Project Engineer (Building & Construction) at Sunrose Consulting

Job Description

• Reporting to the General Manager, you will perform various functions to ensure that projects under supervision are well coordinated and executed efficiently and on time.
• These activities are carried out bearing in mind the objectives of the organization.

Responsibilities

• To manage the whole project life cycle from negotiation phase to delivery phase including health, safety, quality and environmental standards
• To manage the project team on what is feasible and achievable during before and after project execution
• To analyse and create project risk mitigation plans before and during projects
• To manage the individual project life cycle within the defined project governance
• To conduct in-depth reviews and analysis of all projects or contract documents so as to be familiar with every detail and/or requirements
• Responsible for coordinating internal resources and contractors for the smooth execution of projects
• To ensure that projects are delivered on time and within the budget and scope
• Responsible for the availability and efficient allocation of resources
• Responsible for the development of a detailed project plan to monitor the progress
• Responsible for developing project objectives and scopes, involving all relevant stakeholders and also ensuring technical feasibility of each project
• Responsible for managing the changes in project scope, schedule, and cost
• To measure project performance using the appropriate tools and techniques
• Responsible for managing the relationship with clients and stakeholders
• To assist in the maintenance, development, and enhancement of the company’s relationship with contractors in a bid to produce strategic partnership
• To train and mentor employees in areas of project management and estimating.

Requirements

• First Degree in Civil Engineering / Building Technology or Quantity Surveying
• Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience, out of which 3 must be in a managerial capacity
• Advanced knowledge of construction management processes, means and methods
• Expert knowledge of building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations and quality standards
• Understanding of all facets of the construction process
• Familiarity with construction management software packages
• Experience with techno commercial issues to include tendering, contract negotiation and vendor management.
• Ability to plan and see the “big picture”
• Competent in conflict and crisis management
• Excellent time and project management skills.

Required Skills:

• Excellent Communications skills – both oral and written
• Strong organisational skills
• Good interpersonal relations skills
• Effective conflict management skills
• Must possess exceptional client-facing and internal communication skills
• Good leadership and analytical skills.