JOB PURPOSE

To ensure execution of NHE Infrastructure Projects from inception to completion and contract closure and to manage and direct the activities of resources allocated to projects into a cohesive, efficient manner as well as to administer and ensure projects execution within cost, quality, and time.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

• Project planning, including producing detailed project plan;
• Project Execution

• Develop and manage project execution plans, including coordinating multiple projects to ensure they are completed on time and within budget;

• Identifying and implementing tools and systems to proactively maintain project governance in accordance with an agreed project execution plan;
• Project Control on Cost, Time And Quality
• Ensures that control measures for cost, time and quality are In place, monitor performance.
• Project Contract Management
• Is responsible for proper administration of construction contracts

• Responsible for Project and Contract Change Order Management and Value Engineering.
• Project Risk Management
• Conducting a risk management plan for each project by identifying, analyzing, and controlling risk and establishing a response plan to address Issues that may arise.
• Ensure that monthly project risk review sessions are held and that the project risk register is kept up to date.
• SHEQ Management
• Ensure that Project Safety, Health, Environment and Quality issues are properly managed

• Project Communication and Reporting to the management, relevant stakeholders and key project participants.
• Preparing formal project progress and other reports In order to provide timely and accurate project Information and status updates to all stakeholders;
• Advising on project resourcing requirements and the procurement of resources;
• People management
• Make input Into developing and managing Infrastructure Development department budget;

Minimum Qualifications and Experience Requirements:

• Engineering/ BSc. Construction Studies/BSc. Quantity Surveying/or equivalent
• Recognised Project Management Qualification (eg PMBOK )
• Minimum Ten (10) years’ relevant technical working experience of which Five (5) years must be at a managerial level;
• Minimum Five (5) years Project Management experience delivering successful construction/building projects;
• Membership of relevant professional bodies Is an advantage.
• Valid Code B driver s licence.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required:

• Knowledge of project management methodologies Cl and best practices;
• Contract Management skills (Working knowledge of FIDIC suites of contracts);
• Knowledge of Town Planning, building regulations and Municipal by-laws
• SABS Specifications and Building Regulations
• Knowledge of Infrastructure and Building Contract law
• Knowledge of consulting services (Town Planning; Surveying; Architecture; Civil, Structural, Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Services)
• Understanding of strategic management
• Insight Into NHE Housing delivery process
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation and team leadership skills;
• Financial management, time management, and verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and results orientated,
• Proficiency In Microsoft Office tools and construction/project management tools and software;
• Must be willing to travel extensively throughout Namibia;