Key Performance Areas
Operations
- Plan and organise projects.
- Develop schedules, identify critical paths, and determine resource requirements.
- Take ownership of procurement processes.
- Ensure bill of quantities, analysis, selection, contract preparation and procurement schedules are carried out effectively.
- Review teams work to ensure it meets quality standards and is aligned with the Foundations Project Management Framework.
- Manage contractual agreements with suppliers and contractors.
- Negotiate contracts, managing contract changes, and ensure all stakeholders meet their contractual obligations.
- Develop project life cycle models.
- Manage costs throughout the project life cycle.
- Estimate cost during the proposal and tender stage.
- Monitor costs, implement cost control measures, and identify opportunities for costs savings.
- Monitor project expenditure versus progress and timeously apply for variation orders where applicable.
- Ensure zero percent overspending on project implementation.
- Lead in engaging clients and other stakeholders to ensure timely payments.
- Ensure quality control and quality assurance process are adhered to.
- Ensure there is a clear brief for each project.
- Agree format and procedures for cost control.
- Attend project and stakeholder meetings.
Risk Management
- Identify and manage risks associated with the projects.
- Develop risk management plans, monitor risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
- Advise on economic factors affecting projects.
- Advise on appropriate financial design criteria which may improve value.
Reporting and Administration
- Provide regular reports to the Executive Programmes, Programme Implantation team and EXCO.
- Regularly report regarding project progress, cost and schedule updates and risk issues.
- Prepare monthly cost reports and ensures final accounts are negotiated and agreed upon timeously.
People Management
- Lead the team and ensure cost management and valuation work is managed effectively.
- Provide appropriate supervision to the QS team and provide relevant coaching and training.
- Manage key performance areas of directly reporting staff members to ensure their agreed objectives are achieved.
- Talent management of direct reports, including career development and paths for all staff.
- Enhance a culture of high performance.
- Liaise, cooperate and provide the necessary information to all stakeholders.
Education, Skills, and Experience
- Relevant Bachelors degree in Quantity Surveying
- Minimum of 5 years experience in construction
- Proficient in CCS/Candy advantageous
- Professional registration (ASAQS/SACQSP)
- Knowledge of the NPO industry
- Drivers license
- Extensive knowledge of building regulations
- Project Management knowledge
- Bill of quantities
- Cost control
- Cost estimation
- Strong Numerical skills
- Attention to detail
- Integrity and honesty
- Analytical and problem solving
- Analytical assessment of built structures
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
