COMPANY BACKGROUND:

Major engineering, contracting and construction company

LOCATION:

Gauteng

REPORTS TO:

Managing Director

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY:

Multi-billion Rand project

TOTAL STAFF RESPONSIBILITY:

± 2000 people during peak activity

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsibility and authority for the effective leadership and profitable management of the project so as to ensure that progress targets are met or exceeded, with particular emphasis on ensuring that: planning and implementation, on time delivery and within budget targets are achieved, while motivating, mentoring and guiding the project team to their full potential; and creating an ethos of excellence, safety and desire for continuous improvement and success

KEY ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED:

• Bachelor of Science Engineering degree, ideally Mechanical Engineering
• Must have had at least three years experience of delivering projects of more than R1 billion (US$133 million) project value with operational accountability and responsibility for at least 1 000 people
• World class and world experienced in a major Engineering, Construction and Project Management (EPC) environment
• Advantageous to have had experience in major industrial projects in the energy sector (power stations, petrochemicals, oil and gas or nuclear power) or airports. 
• A proven and verifiable track record of functioning at a strategic level in a multi-disciplinary EPC environment while also managing the day to day operations to ensure efficacy
• Experienced in the management of Client, Contractor, Sub-Contractor and Supplier relationships to ensure that the position and reputation of the Company is upheld
• Astute regarding contractual matters, possessing sound knowledge of tenders and relevant legal agreements
• Experienced in the use of ISO 9001
• Technically strong and able to inspire the confidence of the client and manage the relationship with the technology supplie
• A manager and leader with a technical orientation combined with very strong communication and people skills
• Good financial reporting ability and knowledge
• Able to facilitate decision-making at executive level and interact extensively with senior executives

THE CONTACT ON THIS ASSIGNMENT IS:

E-mail: jamie.williams@woodburnmann.co.za