West Africa I&M Engineering Senior Project Manager

Mission

 The Senior Engineering Project Manager is responsible and accountable for executing and leading projects, ensuring completion of deliverables within the defined deadlines, scope, and budget. He/She is focused on of balancing the demands and expectations of projects with available resources.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop project plans outlining the scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables. Define project tasks, project phases and resource requirements in cooperation with PE. Create and maintain project schedules.
• Understand and manage contract terms and conditions. Ensure that the project complies with contractual obligations.
• Leading the preparation of proposal, understanding requirements and expectations. Act as point of contact with Client on the specific project during the delivery. Provide regular updates and progress reports
• Defines the needs in term of capabilities and schedules. Interacts with technical team in assigning and monitoring tasks.
• Develop project budgets and ensure that projects are delivered within budget constraints. Monitor project expenses and financial performance
• Identify potential risks for the project and develop mitigation strategies (Risk Passport when necessary). Proactively address issues that may impact project delivery
• Ensure that the project meets overall quality standards and client expectations. Implement and enforce quality control processes involving the technical team
• Facilitate communication between team members, clients, and other stakeholders. Conduct regular project meetings to discuss progress, issues, and solutions.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation. Ensures reports and presentations for clients and key stakeholders are prepared. Upload on RINA databases all documentation related to the project.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement. Implement lessons learned from past projects

Education

Qualifications

•  12+ years of experience in Infrastructure projects (roads, bridges, etc.) including 5 years as a confirmed project manager
• Professional project management certifications are highly desirable (PMP or similar)
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies , with the ability to tailor approaches based on project requirements.
• Advanced skills in manage schedules, resources, and budgets effectively.
• In-depth understanding of project lifecycle management, including requirements gathering, risk management, quality control, and change management.
• Good understanding of the specific standards, practices, and regulatory requirements related to infrastructure sector.
• Proficiency with contracts, client management, and vendor relations.

Competencies