We are seeking a dynamic leader to be our new

PROJECT MANAGER

We are looking for an experienced Construction Project Manager to plan and supervise a wide range of construction projects from start to finish. The Incumbent will organize and oversee construction procedures and ensure they are completed in a timely and efficient manner.

An excellent Project Manager must be well versed in all construction methodologies and procedures and able to coordinate a team of professionals of different disciplines to achieve the best results. The ideal candidate will have an analytical mind and great organizational skills. The goal will be to ensure all projects are delivered on time according to quality requirements and without exceeding the budget.

At Strawtec Building Solutions we provide dynamic career opportunities and mentoring for our employees. We are proud of our emphasis on fostering a strong sense of family through caring, mutual respect, and promoting a strong work/life balance. We encourage leadership training and continuing education at all levels. We continuously strive to recruit, develop, and retain the best talent.

1. Reporting both to and under the guidance of the Construction Manager and the COO, the role of Project Manager is to scope, plan and manage the implementation of one or more low/medium risk projects through to closure and to be responsible for the completion of all the designated activities and tasks contained on the work schedule through pro-active task, risk, and issue management; reporting progress as required and ensuring stakeholders are kept engaged and informed where appropriate.
2. The Project Manager oversees and manages activities related to construction projects during the pre and post live phases with primary responsibilities for managing scope, budget, quality, timelines, project deliverables, and client relationships.
3. The Project Manager works with other members of the STRAWTEC Building Solutions team to deliver products and services. The Project Manager may be requested to assist or substitute the Construction Manager for any matter.
4. It is also the Project Manager’s responsibility to serve as the STRAWTEC representative on the Owner-Architect-Builder team. In the performance of this function, it is the Project Manager’s responsibility to protect and promote STRAWTEC interests in all matters and to do whatever is reasonably necessary to execute his/her duties and responsibilities.
5. The role also requires the execution of project management duties to support the completion of other projects, under the guidance of the appropriate Line Manager. The Project Manager may be requested to initiate and carry out projects on his own and the only issue reports to his line manager.

MEETS DEPARTMENT, COMPANY, AND PROJECT GOALS BY ACCOMPLISHING THE FOLLOWING RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Leadership skills: establishes and coordinates activities using STRAWTEC established processes and procedures. Manage day-to-day work on projects in construction phases; coordinate and make recommendations regarding the status of work. Coordinates the completion and closeout of identified deliverables. Interfaces and coordinates with project team members and stakeholders. Complete oversight for the successful execution of assigned projects to meet corporate goals for safety, quality, budget and schedule, in accordance with our core values.
2. Project Scope: Initiates and manages conversations about scope during requirements gathering and maintenance. Identifies any trends in project support, which are out of scope.  Manages Change Control process and raises Variations and Claims as applicable.
3. Planning: Identifies and manages project tasks, dependencies and critical path and documents this on a project plan/schedule. Develops and drives the project schedule to ensure timelines are met with input from the project team. Schedule crews, sub-contractors, materials, trucking and other resources necessary to meet and maintain project schedules.
4. Estimating: Determine needed resources (workforce, equipment and materials) from start to finish with attention to budgetary limitations. Understand and interpret tender specifications to determine job requirements. Visit and inspect job site in preparation for bidding. Enter tender items into estimating software, and determine the labor and resources necessary for pricing. Estimate project costs and apply for bid bonds. Identify appropriate sub-trades, obtain sub pricing, and award subcontracts. Apply appropriate markup and submit tenders by their deadline.
5. Cost Controls: Prepare and submit monthly progress estimates to ensure proper payments are received and paid out based on quantities submitted. Manage the project budgets. Follow up with clients, when necessary, regarding unpaid invoices. Accurately forecast project profitability, revenue, margins and bill rates. Ensure project legal documents are completed and signed.
6. Project control: conduct routine project reviews which compares actual project status to plan. When deviation occurs, the Project Manager initiates and implements corrective action.
7. Onsite Inspection: Meet with onsite staff to discuss daily progress and project issues. Review and assess work completed to ensure schedules are maintained. Inspect project worksite for any impending issues or concerns. Attend and participate in onsite meetings with clients, owners, representatives, staff, sub trades, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
8. Risk: Responsible for identifying, mitigating and managing risk via documented plan. Minimizes exposure and risk by implementing and audits safety standards and quality assurance controls. Actively keep internal and external stakeholders sighted on key risks, issues and decisions – escalating where appropriate.
9. Problems Solving & Decision Making: Ensures project support team resolves issues arising during the defect liability period of any STRAWTEC project in a timely manner. Collaborates with relevant team or subcontractor during this period to understand and resolve any arising issue and handle any other Client query. Troubleshoot project concerns such as bad weather, scheduling conflicts, quality control issues, labor issues, contractor and/or client concerns and other unforeseeable matters.
10. Project Deliverable Execution Management: Ensure timely delivery and completion of project deliverables over the life of any STRAWTEC Building Solutions project.
11. Team Engagement: Actively work with internal stakeholders to ensure the project secures effective engagement at all levels within STRAWTEC;
12. Project Focal Point: Develop and maintain an expert working knowledge of the project and therefore be a point of reference, information and expertise;
13. Pro-actively manage the quality and performance of the project and its products thereby ensuring work-streams and work-packages are delivered on time, to specification and budget; tracks and controls construction schedule and associated costs to achieve completion of projects within time and monies allocated, develops a cost-effective plan and schedule for completion of project following a logical pattern for utilization of resources.
14. Demonstrate awareness/understanding of equal opportunities and other people’s behavioral, physical, social and welfare needs;
15. Health & Safety: Participate, accept, and adopt the principles described in the company Health & safety program. Ensure that reasonable care is taken at all times for the health, safety and welfare of yourself and other persons, and to comply with the policies and procedures relating to health and safety within the department; In carrying out this role you have a duty (under Health &Safety legislation) to take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and that of others. This implies taking positive steps to understand the hazards in the workplace, to comply with health & safety rules and procedures and to ensure that nothing you do, or fail to do, puts yourself or others at risk. This includes managing a safe and secure environment for people who use our services. This duty includes checking that any person entering STRAWTEC construction sites has a right to do so and their visit is recorded in accordance with STRAWTEC procedures.
16. Communication: Interact effectively with different functional areas within STRAWTEC Building Solutions as well as with the external client, sponsor and/or vendor.
17. Any other tasks assigned by the Management falling with competence of the candidate

 SUPPORTS ADMINISTRATIVE GOALS BY:

1. Delivering a high level of service and quality
2. Ensuring effective time management
3. Follow compliance to administrative and regulatory requirements
4. Maintaining thorough and appropriate documentation
5. Attending company and staff meetings

 PROMOTES TEAMWORK BY:

1. Acting as a member of a cooperative team towards a shared business objective
2. Adhering to company and department policies
3. Partnering with staff where additional clinical/project management/functional expertise is needed to complete the task at hand

 MAINTAINS QUALITY SERVICE BY FOLLOWING ORGANIZATION SOPS, WI’S AND STANDARDS

ATTENDS AND PARTICIPATES IN REQUIRED TRAININGS AND E-LEARNING COURSES.

COMPLETES OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED BY MANAGEMENT.

GENERAL ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

The ratings in the chart below indicate the percentage of time spent on each of the essential physical requirements.

With additional training, education, and experience, along with proven performances, the Project Manager may be part of the upper management team, and even be promoted to the top management positions, such as Senior Project Manager, Program Manager and Chief Operations Officer.

Required Documents

All applicants shall provide the following documents:

• A brief cover letter (maximum 2 pages) explaining how you meet the position requirements
• Complete résumé: your updated CV containing your e-mail address, daytime telephone contact, qualifications, achievements, experience, present position
• Names & addresses of 3 referees (preferably)

Interested candidates are invited to apply now, as applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis.

If you believe your qualifications and experience match the requirements for this role, please submit your applications in English: (1) a current résumé (CV), and (2) a cover letter indicating your motivation; please explain why you are the right candidate for this job / why you consider yourself particularly well suited for the position.

Note: Do not attach any other documents at this point. Your application letter MUST specify the position you are applying for.

Applicants shall submit their complete applications:

• At Strawtec offices in sealed envelopes (company and address must be mentioned, as well as the candidates’ names);

     OR

• Via post office mail;

    OR

• By e-mail to [email protected]

(The subject of your e-mail MUST indicate the position title and the candidates’ names).

The closing date for receipt of applications will be 10^th March 2020, before 4:00 pm. All applications will be selected on merit and only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.

Our address

STRAWTEC Building Solutions Ltd

Gisozi Heights

KG 679 St,

Umurava village, Ruhango cell, Gisozi sector, Gasabo district

P.O. Box 1842 · Kigali / Rwanda

Tel. +250 (0) 786486844 ·

E-Mail: [email protected] · Website www.strawtec.com ·

For any questions regarding the application process please contact our offices via phone or e-mail. This position will remain open until filled.

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Abbreviations:

GMP: Good Manufacturing Practice

HSE: Health, safety and environment

SOPs: Standard operating procedures

WIs: Work instructions