Project Manager

• Good knowledge in project planning, controlling, cost optimisation and cost estimation, Construction Management

• Directly manage capital projects to include planning, schedule development, scope preparation, budget development, staffing, design, procurement, installation, start-up, and project turnover.
• Ensure that capital projects are planned and executed according to the Client’s project model and handbook.
• Establish and lead effective cross functional project teams.
• Collaborate with line of business user groups to assure that user requirements are effectively transformed into project solutions.
• Establish effective means and methods for handling risk management, change management and stakeholder relations.
• Supervise and coordinate the use of external engineering firms, consultants, suppliers and contractors required for project activities and assure their work conforms to project requirements.
• Collaborate with NZ Project Sourcing department to obtain the most cost effective project solution that meets user requirements.
• Closely follow-up on project performance to assure control of quality, budget, schedule and safety and take pro-active corrective actions when required.
• Prepare regular oral and written reports of capital project progress and status. Maintain the appropriate flow of information and communication to project steering committees and other Stakeholders
• Collaborate with NZ Supply Engineering on a regional level for capital project administration, development and execution.
• Ensure that all project activities comply with corporate and local purchasing policies for the procurement of goods and services.
• Support the Client’s Environmental policy and EQS; assure that the environmental impact of changes to processes, equipment and materials is assessed prior to implementation.
• Perform job duties in a manner that supports Client’s GMP, Safety, ZEAL and Quality policies and processes.
• Ensure Installation documentation (as build drawings and Equipment documentation) is updated at Hand over of Project.
• Provide site wide notification of any road closures or heavy equipment onsite (i.e. cranes) that would impede normal operations.

• Create and Manage a Project schedule and report job progress to the Client;s team at regular intervals
• Schedule and coordinate activities between multiple contractors
• Field monitoring of daily progress to ensure adherence to construction schedule
• Complete each project on schedule ensuring that all contract obligations are satisfied
• Coordinate with external design team(s) on all design related issues
• Communicate and coordinate schedules with all Client’s team members on a daily basis
• Verify that final sign-off and inspections are completed and passed by the appropriate jurisdictional inspectors and officials
• Monitor quality assurance processes, ensuring compliance with safety, quality and GMP policies. Ensure Client’s team is notified of any issues and steps taken to resolve.
• Serve as Project construction safety coordinator for all projects assigned
• Maintain records of all changes including purchase orders, change orders and/or work orders
• Maintain a safe work site by implementing good housekeeping regulations and safety requirements, enforcing safe work habits and overseeing OSHA and any state-level agency regulations
• Create productive working relationship with contractor crews and create an environment where quality is paramount and problems are solved quickly.
• Find solutions to and resolve issues related to daily construction activities
• Conduct detailed inspections after each trade has completed its tasks and before any work is authorized for payment
• Communicate to relevant internal parties when payment for completed works can be processed.

• Overall Project Program leadership

Project Management, Construction Management, 10 years Experience, Engineering Graduate