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Duties to include
Conducting feasibility studies to estimate materials, time and labour costs
Preparing, negotiating and analysing costs for tenders and contracts
Coordination of work effort
Advising on a range of legal and contractual issues
Valuing completed work and arranging for payments
Required Skills
Pay attention to detail
Good time management
Additional Requirements
1. Assisting with site assembly, due diligence exercises and negotiating any acquisitions
2. Professional team selection and appointment
3. Overseeing the construction delivery phases and acting as the development project manager on behalf of the project owner
4. Actively involved with development trouble-shooting in order to deliver a project on time and within budget
5. Project reporting to the various stakeholders on a predetermined schedule
6. Tenant installation and company liaison with tenants
7. Maintain and update the database (a) such that all contact people and the agreements are always kept current
8. Management of staff working within these areas
9. Work proactively, anticipating all problems well before they actually happen
Specific Project management deliverables as follows:
a) Assist and Oversee aspects of site due diligence including environmental, engineering,
permits, geotechnical, community, zoning entitlement, development capacity, etc.
b) Direct market research and demographic research projects, which will inform the site
selection process
c) Assist with selecting and managing a team of third-party professionals for each project and supervise team and inter-team relationships
d) Contribute to development of project budgets and business plans and monitor financial performance of projects under his/her supervision
e) Formulate staffing and execution plan to meet project goals and objectives
f) Conceptualize and direct projects to meet business goals
g) Lead the process for designated real estate development projects
h) Host and manage project meetings and co-ordinate aspects of the construction and development process
i) Formulate monthly project reports for review by the management team
j) Prepare accurate project plans to be approved by project team and tenants
k) Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, integrity and fulfillment of commitments
Required Skills
• In-depth understanding of construction procedures and material and project management principles
• Familiarity with quality and health and safety standards
• Good knowledge of MS Office
• Familiarity with construction/ project management software – MS project or Candy
• Outstanding communication and negotiation skills
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• A team player with leadership abilities
Additional Requirements
Report directly to the Operations manager.
Quickly learn the product and develop a skilful sales mind by always picking up any new
sales opportunities during company errands and communicate them to the Operations
manager.
Work hand-in-hand with the Operations manager and the production team to create a
mutual understanding of the project strategy based on the requirement of the job
Conduct in-depth reviews and analysis of all project documents so as to be familiar with
every detail and/or requirements, e.g drawings and BOQ/BOM.
Must be SAFETY conscience in a bid to plan and manage safety programs for each project
and make sure that all aspects of SAFETY on site are being followed and archived to ensure a
safe, injury/accident-free workplace and on all active sites.
Help the production/Project managers in the arrangement and analysis of projects and
scheduling of reports on projects
Oversee projects as they are being carried out to make sure that the work is done according
to outlined specifications, and that they also conform with project timetable
Deliver and convey project needs to the manager. For example, in a case whereby extra
materials/resources are needed for the completion of a project, you will communicate the
situation to the Operations manager and make a request.
Ensure that all materials issued to a specific project are used prudently and accurately.
Assist in the maintenance, development, and enhancement of the companys relationship
with contractors in a bid to produce strategic partnership
Ensure total quality adherence is followed by the production team (whenever on site) in
accordance with the company quality control policy.
Perform all office related errands as assigned by the Operations manager or the office stuff.
Eg, collecting/buying orders from various suppliers by ensuring the right quality and quantity
is collected and delivered.
Most of the time will be spent in Lusaka although, the Operations Controller will need to
remain flexible and will work wherever the projects are happening.
Any other duties as assigned.
Required Skills
Must be flexible - especially to travel to wherever an active site is located.
Must be ready to work past normal hours when need arises
Good analytical and organizational abilities are of great importance
Possess good leadership ability, as well as ability to work as part of a team or even lead a team when called upon
Ability to read and interpret specifications
Must be a self stater with ability to work with minimum supervision.
Ability to be proactive and also to foresee events and react appropriately towards them
The ability to multitask and strategize in different situations is also relevant
Ability to work and carry out projects within a stipulated time frame or deadline
Additional Requirements
Lead projects involving parking, curbing, road resurfacing, water and plumbing
Required Skills
Good communication Skills
Additional Requirements
Responsibilities will include:
Project planning and scheduling
Resource allocation
Project accounting, and control
Provide technical direction
Ensure compliance with quality standards.
Cost Management
Contract Administration
Safety Management.
Required Skills
Ability to plan ahead
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
Attention to detail
Strong admin skills
Able to communicate at all levels.
Problem solving
Quick thinker.
Additional Requirements
Reviewing construction plans and preparing quantity requirements.
Scrutinizing maintenance and material costs, as well as contracts to ensure the best deals.
Liaising with site managers, clients, contractors, and subcontractors.
Preparing reports, analyses, contracts, budgets, risk assessment, and other documents.
Advising managers and clients on improvements and new strategies.
Keeping track of materials and ordering more when required.
Documenting any changes in design and updating budgets.
Establishing and maintaining professional relationships with external and internal stakeholders.
Required Skills
Sound knowledge of construction.
Excellent negotiating and interpersonal skills.
Ability to organize, plan, and strategize.
Additional Requirements
Duties to include:
Develops the project communications plan through extensive consultations, and from the stakeholder needs analysis
Monitor and report on project progress in a structured manner, drawing particular attention to any deviations from the original project plan.
Identifies high level risks, assumptions and constraints using historical data and expert judgement and develop risk management plan.
Monitors and provide projects performance reports in accordance with the projects communication plan to support senior management decision making.
Establish and coordinate project teams suitable for the different projects that will be undertaken by the business at any stage.
Manage stakeholder expectations through establishing, maintaining, constructive and cooperative working relationships with high level stakeholders
Lead in the project procurement processes within approved budgets and equipment or material specifications.
Maintain and update the project plan.
Install and commission plant and equipment to meet optimum design parameters
Oversee construction and installation of ancillary and service equipment
Required Skills
Good Decision making skills
Additional Requirements
Managing project budgets.
Responding to labor requests.
Managing product development.
Establishing project goals and objectives.
Managing logistics by ensuring that labor, materials, and equipment requests are completed correctly and are within the project budget.
Required Skills
Conflict Resolution.
Leadership.
Critical Thinking.
Time and Priority Management.
Must be fit and healthy as there will be alot of walking/hiking.
Problem Solving.
Additional Requirements
Making sure that the commercial performance of the contract is maximized
Helping to coordinate and write site reports, drawings, and other necessary documents
Working collaboratively with architects to identify and determine areas for utility hookups
Setting and enforcing standards for each job site and ensuring that contractors and crews follow proper safety guidelines
Ensuring that construction projects remain profitable by overseeing budgets throughout the construction process
Accompanying clients during site visits and answering questions about the construction project’s overall progress and changes; working closely and consulting with clients all through the project lifecycle
Ensuring that projects are delivered to specified quality without defects
Staying up-to-date with the latest development and trends in the construction industry.
Required Skills
Able to work with little supervision
Excellent communication skills
Knowledge of materials, plant and equipment
