Project Manager Zutari

Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact.

Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with almost 90 years’ experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities and other stakeholders across Africa.

We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve people’s lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need other people to succeed.

What kind of talent do we pursue?

We employ people with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done and share a sense of urgency. People who have an impact in our teams and broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy.

Responsibilities

• Involvement as a Project Manager implementing energy infrastructure in projects.
• Leading and managing multi-disciplinary teams of senior professionals
• Planning and control of various projects within overall project from start to the end of the contract period.
• Representing Zutari in its construction relationships with the Customer, contractors, local authorities, and others.
• Monitoring the performance of the staff who report online to him and where necessary providing advice or corrective action.
• Ensuring that construction‑related costs are controlled and reported against their appropriate budgets.
• Ensuring that all Site Construction Procedures, Work Instructions and documentation required for the Project Execution Manual are compiled and complied with
• Ensuring that construction progress is effectively monitored.
• Ensuring that quality assurance takes place correctly and in a timely manner.
• Compilation and distribution of monthly and weekly reports, which includes initiation and chairing of monthly meetings with the clients.
• Compilation of invoices/payment certificates.
• Monitoring all COE and Zutari Systems for accuracy and deadlines which includes management of sub-contractors and tasks, management of tools and equipment and management of registers and leave forms.
• Adherence and compliance to Health and Safety requirements, as well as initiation and chairing of monthly health and safety meetings.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of project management/Construction Management experience – Experience with International Funded projects will be advantageous.
• Minimum of 10 years managerial experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams of senior professionals.
• Project Management experience with CAPEX implementation
• Experience in selecting and managing controls systems and personnel, engineering management systems and personnel, and managing multi-discipline projects
• Academic degree in engineering or in a discipline relevant to the project scope, or equivalent. (e.g. Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering)
• Proficiency in oral and written English language.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a record of successful project experience with multi-sector teams.

We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our business success.  We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills, qualifications and experience.  We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment and work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices.