Project Manager at Food Concepts Plc

Job Purpose

• A Project Manager specializing in structures oversees and manages construction projects with a focus on structural elements.. This role involves everything related to project and time management

Core Responsibilities and Key Result Areas

Project Management

• Responsible for the development of all acquired sites according to standards and specifications
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
• Develop project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Ensure availability and allocation of resources
• Develop a detailed project work plan to track progress
• Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project schedule and costs
• Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques
• Manage the relationship between client and all stakeholders and escalate to management as needed
• Establish and maintain relationship with third party vendors
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Track project performance specifically to analyse the successful completion of short and long-term goals
• Responsible for Liaising /negotiating with building or developing contractors & consultants in conjunction with the technical   
• Partners throughout the life span of each project.
• Review and seek approvals for all architectural proposals and drawings of all sites
• Risk Management/ Compliance
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks
• Ensure adequate compliance to all company policies, internal control processes and approved processes
• Ensure compliance with territorial governments' judgments, statutes and laws while acquiring and developing sites

Key Performance Indicators

• Estimated rate of project completion
• Projects return on investment (ROI)
• Time spent on the project by team members
• Level of resource capacity i.e. number of resources working on a project multiplied by the 
• percentage of time
• Number of project milestones completed within the required timeline

Knowledge Requirements

• Knowledge of team management and leadership
• Good negotiation skills
• Knowledge of project scheduling
• Knowledge of cost and risk and cost management
• Knowledge of contract management and suppliers
• Knowledge of processes in the Food/QSR industry
• Strong organizational and managerial skills.

Job Specifications

• Have tertiary qualifications in civil engineering or a similar field
• Possession of A Post Graduate Degree is an added advantage
• Project Management Professional (PMP)/ PRINCE II Certification is a  Plus
• Minimum of 5-6 Previous experience in structures such as tunnels, culverts, bridges, etc.
• Good understanding and demonstrative experience in civil engineering and technical elements

Decision Expectations

• Ensure Projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget,
• Ensure all Acquired sites are developed according to standards and specifications
• Enforces agreed decisions
• Maintains Comprehensive Project Documentation