DEPUTY TEAM LEADER: PROJECT MANAGEMENT UNIT (PMU)- LHDA Phase 2

Job Responsibilities

  • Coordinate inputs from project managers and provide strategic guidance to project managers.
  • Manage the dependencies and interfaces among construction contracts.
  • Deputize for Team Leader as appropriate.
  • Liaise with relevant Client technical managers during ongoing construction activities.
  • Regular liaison and reporting to Team Leader as appropriate.
  • Ensure effective quality assurance and the overall integrity of the program.
  • Facilitate communication among team, client, and project stakeholders.
  • Proactively monitor progress, resolve issues, and initiate appropriate corrective actions.
  • Overall responsibility for managing risks to ensure successful outcomes.
  • Initiate management interventions wherever gaps are identified, or issues arise.
  • Manage compliance with the company’s Quality Management System (ISO9001:2015) Business Management System (BMS).
  • Assist with the compilation of Client specified reports.
  • Mentor junior staff (graduate engineers, technologists and technicians) in accordance with the agreement with the Client.
  • Any other responsibilities as assigned by the Team Leader and/or Project Director.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

  • Must have a degree in Building Construction, Construction Management, or Civil Engineering and be a Professional Engineer or approved equivalent professional accreditation.
  • certified Project Management Professional (PMP)® will be a distinctive advantage.
  • Should have at least fifteen (15) years post graduate experience in civil engineering works, including construction management.
  • Must have at least ten (10) years’ experience in project management for infrastructure projects of at least USD 100 million.
  • Must have at least ten (10) years of experience, leading large, multi-sector, multi-cultural teams of experts in the planning, design, and construction of medium- to large-scale civil infrastructure projects, which shall include tunnels, dams, hydroelectric facilities, water treatment projects, waste water treatment, reservoirs and pump stations in accordance with international standards.
  • Experience as Program Manager / Deputy Manager on two large scale infrastructure projects (dams and tunnels) valued at over USD 500 million will be a distinctive advantage.
  • Must have substantial experience working in sub-Saharan Africa or similar context.
  • Must have contractor management and contract administration experience.
  • Should demonstrate experience in working effectively within diverse management structures across multiple sites/locations.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
  • Strong team leadership skills.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent writing skills.
  • Should have direct experience with Quality, OH&S and environmental management systems.
  • Ability to work independently, but more importantly as part of a team as a co-operative, collaborative and supportive team player.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be able and willing to supervise a M50 billion infrastructure programme with various active contracts.

How to Apply

All applications must be sent directly to info@kmglobalconsult.com stating M-DTL-Lesotho in the subject line.