Senior Project Manager

2 weeks ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Turner & Townsend Full time
Company Description


Turner & Townsend is a leading independent professional services company specializing in program management, project management, cost management and consulting across the property, infrastructure and natural resources sectors.

With 108 offices in 45 countries, we draw on our extensive global and industry experience to manage risk while maximizing value and performance during the construction and operation of our clients' assets.

We are an Equal opportunity employer who will ensure accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request


Turner & Townsend is a quality driven, international construction and management consultancy recognised for the value and innovation we bring to every commission we undertake.

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager in Cape Town who is self-motivated and driven by the goal of establishing Turner & Townsend as the #1 Consultancy.

Reporting to the head of the business unit the individual will be responsible for delivering projects, securing new and maintaining existing clients and promoting the values of Turner & Townsend.

Our people are the key to our success and are our most important asset.

As Senior Project Manager you will join our Cape Town Project Management team to provide services that help our clients devise strategies to deliver successful business solutions prior to sanction, achieve confidence around project delivery, ensure projects are effectively managed & controlled and facilitate the capture and transfer of knowledge.


Job Description:

Duties of a Senior Project Manager


As the Senior Project Manager you will have responsibility, amongst others, for the service stream in terms of Project Resourcing, Best Practice and Knowledge Management, Tool & Systems, Key Account Management, Service Opportunity identification and Service Development.

You will continue to promote the interests of Turner & Townsend giving the full benefit of your knowledge, expertise and skills to all your business undertakings.


Expectations
In undertaking the role of Project Manager, Turner & Townsend have specific expectations to be met. The expectations will form part of your continuous development and performance measurement.

These are set out as follows:

Service Delivery
Total service delivery to all clients within Africa. Your reporting structure with other Directors/MSL will ensure that you are best placed to direct resources to maximise return.

Your focus will be continuous improvement at a service level and coordinating with other Directors/MSL to maximise opportunities available with our Key Accounts.

You will also be expected to implement and or update requisite tools and systems to ensure staff are able to deliver a professional and efficient service.


Qualifications:

Key Requirements:

MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE

  • To lead Project Management Commissions, taking responsibility for end to end service delivery.
  • To act as the key, day to day client interface, ensuring that client objectives are met and that projects are delivered to time and cost targets and the appropriate quality standards.

Project management, to include:

  • Advising at a strategic level at the project conception stage, including providing advice on the different approaches that can be adopted in order to successfully achieve the client's overall objectives
  • Leading the establishment of the overall success criteria for the project, including time, cost, technical and performance parameters
  • Planning for and the ongoing management of quality, safety, health and environment issues
  • Establishing effective project governance, processes and systems to be utilised throughout project
  • Project planning, including ensuring the production of the detailed project plan
  • Advising upon the procurement of resources
  • Leading and facilitating the overall crossfunctional project team
  • Managing the change control process
  • Monitoring and advising upon project finances
  • Managing the flow of project information between the team and the client, through regular meetings and written communications
  • Ensuring the production of formal project progress and other reports
  • Taking a leading role in interfacing with the client and other consultants, at all project stages

Marketing and business development, to include:

  • Taking responsibility for developing new business opportunities with existing and new Turner & Townsend clients
  • Identifying and acting upon crossselling opportunities
  • Working with Associate Directors and Directors to construct bids for new work
  • Attending formal client pitches with Assistant Directors and Directors
  • Ensuring that project case study, photograph and project CV files are kept up to date
  • Identifying and acting upon opportunities to improve project management products and services

Qualifications & Experience

  • Degree in Construction Project Management or equivalent qualification
  • 10+ years' experience
  • Must prefer

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