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Manager Infrastructure Development

South African National Blood ServiceRoodepoort, Gauteng, South Africa
30+ days ago
Job description

Job category : Construction Project Management

Location : Roodepoort

Contract : Permanent

Business Unit : Constantia Kloof

Remuneration : R 1,347,878.00

EE position : No

Introduction

The incumbent will manage infrastructure development staff and delivery of construction projects across all SANBS sites. This role is required to fulfil the following objectives :

  • Provide effective and efficient planning and management of construction projects across SANBS.
  • Provide financial planning, cost estimation and effective cost control on construction projects.
  • Provide risk management guidance on contracting approach and on construction projects operations.

Key Performance Areas

KPA 1 : Financial Objectives - Effective Budget and Cost Management

  • Develop cost estimates to inform annual capex budget for construction projects.
  • Advise on the cost of the project considering alternative design and construction options.
  • Advise on alternative procurement options for the construction project.
  • Prepare initial budget estimates to test feasibility of proposals.
  • Investigate market and advise business on likely effect of market conditions.
  • Prepare, maintain and develop a project cost plan and cash flow forecast.
  • Prepare cost analyses.
  • Advise on the cost of the professional team.
  • Advise on cost variances to allowance in the cost plan.
  • Prepare interim valuations.
  • Approve the cost of contractor invoices.
  • Arrange release of retention funds and construction guarantees.
  • Prepare the final account.
  • Prepare department’s annual budget for approval in accordance with management guidelines, by analysing previous expenditure and future estimates.
  • Manage departmental capital expenditure in accordance with management guidelines by reporting progress against agreed timelines and costs.
  • Manage operational expenditure in accordance with management guidelines, reviewing actual costs against budgeted costs and prepare monthly variance reports with supporting justification where appropriate.
  • KPA 2 : Project Management

  • Undertake planning of construction projects.
  • Identify and develop a project brief.
  • Lead and manage the project team.
  • Ensure that project risks are identified and managed.
  • Advise on selection or appointment of the project team.
  • Manage the integration and flow of design information.
  • Manage the project planning processes including review and management of project schedules, project development documents and project status.
  • Ensure efficient and effective monitoring and control of projects to successfully deliver on approved objectives.
  • Assure that specification requirements are met during execution of projects.
  • Ensure that project implementation performance is formally reviewed and lessons learnt are recorded to support value for money and continuous improvement efforts.
  • Develop and maintain institutional design standards to provide reference point on projects.
  • Advise in tender evaluation and contractor selection in accordance with SANBS procurement processes.
  • Control, monitor and report on project progress.
  • Project close-out and handover to user area.
  • KPA 3 : Manage customer and stakeholder relations

  • Engage users in order to develop a plan to address various stakeholders’ requirements and include as input into the project brief.
  • Engage key project support departments including Finance, Legal and Procurement to ensure the most effective project procurement and contracting approach is agreed.
  • Establish partnerships with utility companies, Municipal inspectors, insurance companies, and local community stakeholders, regarding functional activities and to enable open communication in management of submissions and approvals.
  • Participate in insurance inspections and claims management processes related to construction assets and activities.
  • KPA 4 : Compliance with Construction safety, environment and other relevant regulatory requirements

  • Ensure that construction projects comply with all applicable legislation and meet the required accreditation standards.
  • Ensure that facilities design incorporates affordable environmental sustainability principles.
  • Review SANBS sustainability strategy and develop an affordable SANBS Green Building.
  • Establish a formal process with procedures and / or guidelines to manage statutory and safety requirements for construction projects, in order to ensure compliance and prevent safety incidents.
  • Assure that regulatory-required submissions are completed and approvals are obtained in accordance with applicable regulations.
  • Where a Professional Team is appointed, liaise with the team and ensure project complies with relevant regulations.
  • Ensure where required, staff permits, licenses, and certificates are maintained, recorded, and remain current.
  • Ensure appointed contractors implement effective safe working procedures to safeguard people and assets when executing construction projects.
  • KPA 5 : Effective Contract Management

  • Liaise with Legal and Procurement and advise on project contractual matters.
  • Liaise with Procurement on suitable construction contracts.
  • Administer construction and consultants’ contracts.
  • Prepare recommendations for liquidated and ascertain damages.
  • Attend adjudication and mediation proceedings.
  • KPA 6 : People Management and Support to Achieve Operational Objectives

  • Develop a resource plan to address the required competency levels, resource levels, investment in training, performance management and empowerment of employees, as well the use of contractors.
  • Manage execution of work in addressing departmental goals, objectives, and in maintaining the required standards of work performance.
  • Ensure that all people working in the infrastructure unit have the appropriate level of competence in terms of knowledge and skills.
  • Conduct performance management and monitor performance on an ongoing basis.
  • Identify general training and staff development needs and ensure staff attend appropriate training programs.
  • Undertake recruitment in line with applicable organisational policies.
  • Cognitive

  • Analytical thinking.
  • Judgement and decision making.
  • Problem solving.
  • Big picture thinking.
  • Technically creative and open-minded.
  • Personal

  • Resilience and stress management.
  • Drive and belief in the cause.
  • Ethical behaviour.
  • Excellent oral and written communication.
  • Comfortable with ambiguity and time spent outside of comfort zone acquiring new skills.
  • Prof. technical

  • Quantity Surveying.
  • Best practice.
  • Leadership

  • Motivating people.
  • Management (planning, organising and monitoring).
  • Collaborative management style to include teamwork and team building ability.
  • Education

  • University degree in Quantity Surveying or related field.
  • Registered as a professional Quantity Surveyor with the Association of South African Quantity Surveyors (ASAQS).
  • Proficiency in cost estimation systems.
  • Proficiency in design and office software such as Revit, AutoCAD, Sketchup, Photoshop and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Experience and knowledge requirements

  • 5 years’ experience in quantity surveying or cost consulting in the construction industry.
  • Sound knowledge of construction industry practices, regulations and standards.
  • Proficiency in cost estimation and cost management techniques.
  • Knowledge of construction contracts and legal aspects of construction projects.
  • Experience working with AutoCAD and / or with such other design software and be able to validate quantities from the given drawings.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.
  • Other (knowledge and skills)

  • Project Management knowledge and skill.
  • Statutory compliance including but not limited to OHS Act; Building Regulation; Environmental Management Act.
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