Job Brief:The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the overall direction, completion, and financial outcome of Electrical Construction project. Directs and supervises work of project administration, project Superintendents, and engineers to establish operationDescription:
A Sr. Project Manager is responsible for the planning, coordination and control of a construction project from its inception to the time it is complete. A Sr. Project Manager is responsible for ensuring that the client's requirements regarding project functionality and standards are met as well as ensuring a successful conclusion of the project.
The Sr. Project Manager is charged with bidding the job and distributes documents to the bidders, answers their questions during the bid processing and issues bid addenda if needed to clarify important details. Sr. Project Manager evaluates and judges the merits of each other when the bids come in. There is typically a negotiation processed with a successful bidder before a contract is signed that is managed by The Sr. Project Manager.
During construction, a Sr. Project Manager must have thorough knowledge of the trades, crafts and equipment needed to complete the job, plus the ability to identify potential problems. Change orders, or contract changes in scope or quantity, can be caused by plan errors, weather conditions, and unexpected issues, such as the unavailability of a key component or material. The Sr. Project Manager is charged with fairly settling contract issues that arise from changes.
A Sr. Project Manager is a person who plans and ensures the coordination of construction jobs. A Sr. Project Manager has the responsibility of supervising the construction project. A Sr. Project Manager ensures that the quality of work and materials is upheld and that the budget is followed as planned. A Sr. Project Manager is entitled with the total supervision of all the operations on the site. A Sr. Project Manager ensures that the workers are implementing what is on the design plan. A Sr. Project Manager monitors the workers and the progress of the project and reports to his employers as well as to the general public. A Sr. Project Manager is held liable of any happenings at the construction site and sees to it that the project is complete in time and that the laid down standards are met. A Sr. Project Manager's work will be on commercial projects.
Project Manager Duties Include- Planning, directing and coordinating the construction project.
- Overseeing the entire construction project or part of a project.
- Scheduling and coordinating all types of design during the construction process.
- Selecting, hiring, and overseeing the work done by the contractors.
- Overseeing the construction workers and their immediate supervisors.
- Ensuring that the project is completed within a specified time.
- Determine the best source of construction materials.
- Responsible for scheduling and estimating the time required to complete the project.
- Oversees the selection of trade contractors and general contractors who are ideal for the completion of a project.
- Oversees the performance of contractors.
- Ensuring that the construction work is completed on schedule.
- Monitoring and directing the progress in the construction site.
- Oversees the delivery of materials, construction tools and equipment.
- Ensuring that the construction resources are used well.
- Ensuring that all safety precautions are adhered to by the construction workers.
- Obtaining the necessary licenses or permits.
- Monitoring the compliance with set regulations.
- Ensuring that both the health and safety projects plans are implemented.
- Being on site to oversee all the construction process.
- Ensuring that the budget is followed in terms of purchasing and wages.
- Organizing the workers and ensuring that they are performing as required.
- Recording the total costs for material bought and payments for work done.
- General inspection of the workers and their performance and safety.
- Ensuring that the stipulated safety rules and regulations are met.
- Liaises with the government inspectors on the standard requirements of the site in terms of licenses and safety.
- Follows the project construction process to ensure that it is completed in time.
- Supervises the subcontractors and ensures that they are punctual and that they deliver.
- Ensure that quality is preserved in the construction process and that the budget is maintained.
- Writing project progress records in liaison with the foreman.
Skills and Specifications- Supervisory Skills
- Ability to schedule and multitask
- Knowledgeable in building and construction
- Problem solving aptitude
- Computer literate
- Attentive to detail
- Possess good communication skills
WORK ENVIRONMENT:- This job operates in a client project environment with exposure to employee, subcontractors and trades.
Education and Qualifications- High School Diploma
- A degree in Construction Management or Project Management or equivalent experience.
Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
