Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, November 08, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Key Responsibilities
• As directed by the Function Manager: Dams & Hydropower function - Africa:
• Maintain a high standard of technical support and delivery on projects.
• Ensure tasks and projects are delivered to required specifications as well as agreed timeframes.
• Ensure that quality control measures are maintained, such as project deliverables are reviewed internally at appropriate stages of all infrastructure projects.
• Ensure that all Infrastructure projects are subjected to regular technical audits.
• Share the marketing intelligence with other Divisions Liaise with Regional Managers and other Divisions to ensure appropriate skills are incorporated in to multi-discipline and/or shared teams; and
• Coordinate with Regional Managers and other Divisions to optimize resource utilization.
• Maintain an understanding of latest design software as well as design technologies and ensure that the Dams and Hydropower team is trained as well as up to date on the latest technology for implementation on projects
• Market SMEC’s Dams and Hydropower sector with clients and prospective clients by collaborating with the Regional Managers in each management centre.
• Responsible for ensuring that technical reports/proposals for Infrastructure projects are responsive to the client’s requirements and/or Terms of Reference
• Prepare financial proposals with sufficient budgets (fees and expenses) to facilitate the technical delivery of the projects ta minimum acceptable standard, including provisions of Quality Assurance, technical audits and peer reviews, as appropriate.
• Monitor prospective work opportunities, engaging with clients and stakeholders to identify project requirements and ensure that SMEC’s capabilities and track record are recognized before the project(s) are advertised.
• Monitor submitted proposals, ensure that feedback is obtained and used productively to improve future proposals/submissions
• Responsible for ensuring quality, time, and cost control throughout project delivery; including acting as or appointing Project Directors for Infrastructure projects.
• Prepare status reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis as specified in the BMS; and
• Perform any other duties as directed by the Functional Manager Dams & Hydropower function.

Key Performance Indicators
• Technical support to projects.
• Professionalism and client relationships.
• Problem solving abilities and abilities to address technical issues/challenges, identify and implement most appropriate technical solution(s).
• Management and integration of technical expertise within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Project and/or task and milestone delivery.
• Contribution towards new work won for Dams and Hydropower function group in Africa
• Integration and collaboration with other SMEC business units (global operations)
• Project Audits
• Management assessment, quality checks and reviews
• Project controls and monitoring
• Initiative and pro-active approach to managing projects and staff

Key Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
• Minimum of first degree in Civil Engineering/Geology
• A minimum of 15 years’ practical experience in the field of civil engineering related to dams, tunnels, and hydropower infrastructure.
• A good understanding of hydropower/dam’s infrastructure project implementation and a demonstrated ability to deliver to clients’ satisfaction successfully;
• Demonstrated experience in leading a team of technical resources.
• Ability to communicate (oral and in writing) effectively in English furnish reports.
• Assist with the preparation of business development materials including proposals.
• Membership of professional bodies and societies and cultures within SMEC’s geographic footprint.
• Demonstrated technical and commercial leadership within the candidate’s discipline; and
• Experience working in Africa would be an added advantage


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 180

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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