Position: Head of Projects
Department: Projects
Reports To: Managing Director
Our client; is a
market leader in the Air Conditioning industry and is seeking to recruit a
proven leader and manager for their projects department.
Key
Requirements
- A university degree in engineering.
- 5 years of experience in a
leadership position in the industry
- Minimum of a diploma in project
management
- Good computer skills, proficient
with Microsoft office applications..
Age: Above 30years
Role
objectives / summary
To lead and
direct the projects’ department in the execution and implementation of all
activities regarding each project awarded by initiating the planning and
reviewing program and giving technical support to the projects teams.
Duties and
responsibilities
- Plans, directs, and coordinates
activities of all projects to ensure that goals or objectives of all
projects are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding
parameters.
- Reviews project proposal or plan to
determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing
project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to
various phases of project.
- Establishes work plan and staffing
for each phase of project, and arranges for recruitment or assignment of
project personnel.
- Confers with project staff to
outline work plan and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of
authority.
- Directs and coordinates activities
of project personnel to ensure all projects progress on schedule and
within prescribed budget
- Reviews status reports prepared by
project personnel and modifies schedules or plans as required. Prepares
project reports for management, client, or others
- Confers with project personnel to
provide technical advice and to resolve problems
- Responsible for overall quality and
management of major projects or programs
- Allocation of duties to project
technicians, advising on the training needs of the technicians in liaison
with the human resource officer and ensuring that all technicians are trained
on the most updated version of the operating procedures and time
management.
- Appraisal of the project supervisors
in liaison with the human resources officer
- Expected to assist in the
recruitment of personnel involved in projects
- To be an exemplary leader
- To mentor the juniors in the
projects department
- Be able to handle difficult sites by
assisting the project supervisors
- Must be flexible make to make site
visits
- Must at all times exercise best
corporate and industry practices.
- Undertake any other duty as assigned
by management.
Qualifications
- A university degree in engineering.
- Accredited engineer
- 5 years of experience in a
leadership position in the industry
- Minimum of a diploma in project
management
- Experience with AutoCAD
- Good computer skills, proficient
with Microsoft office applications.
- Age: Above 30years
Work conditions
- The holder may be required to work
extra hours to meet project deadlines.
- Sitting for extended periods of
time.
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to
operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other devices and objects.
- Physically able to participate in
training sessions, presentations, and meetings.
- Some travel may be required for the
purpose of meeting with clients, stakeholders, or off-site
personnel/management.
Person specification
- Demonstrated ability to establish
and maintain effective relationships and partnerships with key
stakeholders.
- Must have Customer Service Skills
- Demonstrated experience in leading
and managing complex projects that are strategic in nature and national in
scope.
- Knowledge of labour force strategies
would be an asset.
- Excellent organizational skills with
demonstrated ability to execute projects within the planned time and
budget.
- Strong interpersonal, communication,
facilitation and presentation skills.
- Strong analytical and problem
solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and
with minimal supervision.
- Ability to communicate effectively
in both official languages is an asset.
- Must be able to apply innovative and
effective management techniques to maximize employee performance.
Only candidates fulfilling the
requirements of the positions should email
- Their detailed CVs only,
- Indicating your availability and
- Expected remuneration
If you fail to meet these requirements
and follow the instructions you will not be considered!
To
‘philip@dafinaconsultants.com’
Indicate “HEAD
OF PROJECTS” on the subject line.
Deadline for
application is 30th May, 2013
