Job Description and requirements.

Position:                                      Project Manager

Place of Work:                           Dar Es Salaam

Business / Employer name         JASSIE AND CO LTD

Company Industry                     Construction

Job Level                                   Management level

Work Type                                  Full Time

Education Qualification: BSc. In Civil Engineering

Minimum Qualification              Professional Registered Engineer

Years of Experience                  5 years

Number of Positions                   1

Description

We are looking for a committed candidate to fill the post of Project Manager in one of our Dar es Salaam region construction projects under the Government of Tanzania through regional authorities.

The ideally person shall be required to focus their efforts on one specific project, which is likely to have a tight deadline.

Responsibilities involved include;

• Understanding what needs to be achieved by gathering project’s requirements, hindrances, manpower requirements, and any other relevant information so as to smoothen construction operations.
• Meet with clients, consultants and various stakeholders in order to ascertain the overall objectives of the project.
• Identify the nitty-gritty aspects of the project by involving the construction team at site (i.e. road engineers, drainage engineer, materials engineer, environment experts, safety officers, etc.)
• Drawing up extensive project plans, schedules and deadlines for each individual activity of the project using MS Project
• Preparation of weekly and monthly progress reports, reviewing project drawings and plans, attending site meetings and preparation of payment certificates.
• Liaising with potential suppliers and getting involved with the direct man-management side of the project.
• Monitoring costs and progress of the project with an ultimate aim of completing the project on time and at cost.
• Performing frequent site visits to offer leadership and creative problem solving skills.
• Significant skills required: technical competence, strong numeracy and IT skills, excellent communication and team working skills, ability to work to budgets and deadlines, knowledge of relevant legislation.