Manager - Projects

JOB DUTIES

Job Summary:

Responsible for the whole project. Works as one point contact for all purposes

Key Accountabilities

Duty Statements

Planning:

·         Handle complete project from award stage (post-tender) to completion stage

·         Plan and forecast project budget and human resource requirements

·         Ensure project completion within specified time and budgeted costs

·         Create and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements

Implementation:

·         Implement engineering systems and controls in compliance with Health & Safety regulations

·         Maintain complete project documentation with respect to design and construction

·         Monitor the progress of project and updates corporate office as frequently as required

·         Communicate with client and discuss about the project, contractual issues, contract validation etc

·         Co-ordinate with sub contractors to ensure timely delivery of goods at the project site

·         Handle local purchase and payment related issues

·         Handle various business development activities like study of upcoming projects, tracking of competitor information, promotion of KEC business, visiting potential clients, making strategic alliances etc in that country

·         Apprise HO in various strategic issues in the region

·         Interact with local bodies, political parties to ensure smooth execution

·         Construct extra claims (change of scope) and process the same till time of realization

DIMENSIONS:

·   People Management (Yes/ No): Yes

·    Staff Reporting (If Yes): 5 or more

·   Financial Activities (If Any): No

CAPABILITY REQUIRED:

Key Interactions:

Internal Customers:

-          Manager (Co-ordination)

-          Country Manager/ GM-Projects

External Customers:

-          Client, Consultants

-          Local Authorities/ Influential Groups

-          Contractor/ Subcontractors

Knowledge & Skill Requirements

(Abilities & Expertise in field)

Personal Attributes

Knowledge (Technical / Functional):

·         Risk assessment (II)

·         Construction methods and technology (II)

·         Contract management (II)

·         Finance and overall project management (II)

Decision Making: (III)

1. Accepts personal accountability to meet business needs and improve systems and processes

2. Is data/fact based in taking decision

3. Is fair to all involved stake holders in the decision

Organizing and planning: has the aptitude to prioritize, plan and organize workload placed upon

them and the ability to manage expectations and deadlines (III)

Leadership ability: (IV)

1.   Delegates work appropriately

2.   Get people moving in a common and consistent direction and get the work done through people

3.   Maximize the motivation that staff derives from their work

Essential Skills/Expertise required:

·         Project management skills (III)

·         Contract, scope & time management skills (IV)

·         Customer relationship management skills (III)

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

Experience Required:  10-15 years of relevant experience

Special Requirements (If any):  

Essential

Travel                        

Occasional (<10%)

Qualification

B.E./ B.Tech/ Diploma in Electrical

Desirable