Project Manager/Site Engineer

Job description

The Project Manager will oversee the planning, implementation, and tracking of specific short-term (or time-specific) projects which have a definite beginning, an end, with specified deliverables. Primary Duties and Responsibilities The Project Manager performs a wide range of duties including some or all of the following: Plan the project • Define the scope of the project in collaboration with senior management • Liaise with the relevant ministries and agencies involved with the project • Create a detailed work plan which identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the project • Determine the resources (time, money, equipment, etc.) required to complete the project • Develop a schedule for project completion that effectively allocates the resources to the activities • Review the project schedule with senior management and all other staff that will be affected by the project activities; revise the schedule as required • Determine the objectives and measures upon which the project will be evaluated at its completion Staff the project • In consultation with the appropriate manager and human resources, recruit, interview and select staff and/or volunteers with appropriate skills for the project activities • Manage project staff and/or volunteers according to the established policies and practices of the organization • Ensure that personnel files are properly maintained and kept confidential by human resources • Ensure that all project personnel receive an appropriate orientation to the organization and the project • Contract qualified consultants to work on the project as appropriate • Hire unskilled labor as required by specific project Implement the project • Execute the project according to the project plan • Develop forms and records to document project activities • Set up files to ensure that all project information is appropriately documented and secured • Monitor the progress of the project and make adjustments as necessary to ensure the successful completion of the project • Establish a communication schedule to update stakeholders including appropriate staff in the organization on the progress of the project • Review the quality of the work completed with the project team on a regular basis to ensure that it meets the project standards • Prepare certificates of payment sequel to project completion Control the project/Cost Management • Write reports on the project for management and for funders • Communicate with funders as outlined in funding agreements • Monitor and approve all budgeted project expenditures • Monitor cash flow projections and report actual cash flow and variance to senior management on a regular basis (monthly/bimonthly) • Follow up on outstanding receivables • Manage all project funds according to established accounting policies and procedures • Ensure that all financial records for the project are up to date • Prepare financial reports and supporting documentation for funders as outlined in funding agreements • Prepare certificate of payment after each settlement • Negotiate with all vendors, suppliers and technical partners for the best price which balances price and quality Evaluate the project • Ensure that the project deliverables are on time, within budget and at the required level of quality • Evaluate the outcomes of the project as established during the planning phase Education • University Degree in a related subject. Masters degree will be an advantage Professional designation • Relevant professional qualifications Knowledge, skills and abilities • Knowledge of project management Proficiency in the use of computers for: • Word processing • Simple accounting • Data base management • Spreadsheets • E-mail • Internet-based functionalities Remuneration is negotiable. Our Client, a multi-professional services company with active interest in construction, project finance and real estate is seeking to hire a well experienced and detailed individual to fill the role of a Project Manager/Site Engineer Job Location : Ikoyi, Lagos.