Assistant Project Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing Proposals to various MDAs based on needs assessment
• Overseeing a Strategic Management System
• Managing administration and financial costs of multiple construction high profile projects,
• Implementation and Management of an Effective, Efficient, and Optimal Capital Structure
• Interface with management in all relevant design and execution disciplines
•   Expertly overseeing assemblage of technical bidding documents.
• Facilitate corporate communications which involves developing and implementing communication strategies, aimed at positioning the company in tactical positions where they have business opportunities.

• Collaborate with engineers, architects etc. to determine the specifications of the project.
• Negotiate contracts with external vendors to reach profitable agreements.
• Obtain permits and licenses from appropriate authorities.
• Determine needed resources (manpower, equipment and materials) from start to finish with attention to budgetary limitations.
• Plan all construction operations and schedule intermediate phases to ensure deadlines will be met.
• Acquire equipment and material and monitor stocks to timely handle inadequacies.
• Hire contractors and other staff and allocate responsibilities.
• Supervise the work of laborers, mechanics etc. and give them guidance when needed.
• Evaluate progress and prepare detailed reports.
• Ensure adherence to all health and safety standards and report issues

Requirements:

• The candidate must have an engineering and administration related experience. He/She must have a high drive in restructuring and transformation and also result orientated in businesses that are used to assessing manager’s based on KPI and results.
• He or She must also have the ambition and energy to deliver on projects transcending what the group is doing.
• Excellent Leadership skills with ability to work as a team leader, supervisor and manager and also special skills in detecting rare talent and nurturing such talent is also essential.
• The right Candidate must be methodical in his or her approach with a multi-talented back-ground, with a "willing and ready to learn" approach. He or She must also be able to demonstrate a progressive track record of success within their career and also a sound commercial business understanding. Other useful experience in IT, Legal and Accounting are also an added advantage.