Senior Project Manager

The Senior Project Manager supports the Manager, Property Development in coordinating the development, implementation, and monitoring of the Company’s internal and external projects to achieve project goals and support the achievement of organizational objectives.

 Duties and Responsibilities

1. Oversees the development of project plans, supervising project-related activities to ensure project outcomes are achieved at quality standards, on time, within budget and agreed scope.
2. Monitors and evaluates all aspects of project implementation, including risk and contingency management, project impact and quality measures to achieve project outcomes.
3. Works closely with Senior Architects to prepare designs, plans, drawings, renderings, construction documents and specifications in accordance with Client/End User requirements.
4. Supports the Senior Quantity Surveyor in the development of cost estimates and project budgets, promoting value engineering to provide Clients with a cost-effective end product.
5. Works closely with the Project Cost Control Officer to ensure that projects comply with project budgets, by minimizing risks, managing issues and reducing variations.
6. Works closely with the Project Quality Control Officer for quality assurance and control on all projects.
7. Coordinates and works with the Client/End User to ensure the timely application for permits and approvals as required for the completion of projects.
8. Supports the Procurement Unit by participating in tender evaluation, preparing Scopes of Work, Bills of Quantities, Project Methodologies or other tender-related documents.
9. Works closely with the Legal Unit, by advising on appropriate requirements for inclusion in contracts as required, contributing in contract negotiations and administering the Project Management contract with the Consultants, Contractors and Sub-Contractors.
10. Works closely with the Scheduler to oversee all aspects of project planning, monitoring and tracking timelines and project deliverables using appropriate project monitoring tools, to resolve issues, conflicts, dependencies and critical path deliverables, in accordance with E-IDCOT’s project management methodology, company policies and guidelines.
11. Works closely with the HSSE Unit to ensure that all personnel on project sites within the Company’s control comply with relevant HSSE Policies and Procedures.
12. Supervises, coaches and mentors Project Managers and Construction Technicians, ensuring compliance with governance and quality requirements, to successfully deliver all key milestones and outcomes.
13. Prepares project proposals for Clients’ consideration and approval, identifying the most appropriate project delivery methodology.
14. Administers the Project Management Contract with E-IDCOT’s Clients, ensuring compliance with its approved terms and conditions, particularly reporting-related requirements.
15. Establishes and maintains stakeholder relationships through effective communication, negotiation and issues management to ensure project deliverables are met.
16. Conducts regular contractor appraisals and advises Legal and Procurement Department accordingly for updating contractor database.
17. Researches and formulates recommendations to support evidence-based project planning and decision-making.
18. Provides technical support to Senior Management on any project management related subjects.
19. Develops and manages annual departmental budget, including personnel and capital improvements, controls and supervises by reviewing all departmental expenditures.
20. Prepares written, oral, and graphic reports, photographic and other media presentations.
21. Provides effective support and oversees direct reports consistent with the Company’s Performance Management System and HR policies.
22. Complies fully with the Company’s policies and procedures and adheres to the Company’s Core Values and Code of Business Conduct by daily demonstration of associated behaviour.
23. Performs any other duties as required by the job function.

Education and Job Experience

1. BSc. in Civil, Structural or Construction Engineering; and
2. Minimum 7 years’ experience in project administration and management, with at least 5 years in a supervisory capacity; and
3. Demonstrated experience in the administration of FIDIC type contracts.
4. Professional designation PMI (PMP) or a suitable equivalent will be considered an asset.

Any other suitable combination of qualifications and experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation and excellence.
2. Excellent leadership, communication (written, verbal and presentation) and interpersonal skills.
3. Technically competent with various software programs, including but not limited to Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) and Microsoft Projects.
4. Planning
5. Budget preparation and cost control
6. Risk mitigation and management
7. Process improvement
8. Conflict management
9. Adaptability and flexibility
10. High level of stress tolerance
11. Ability to work in a cross-functional environment.

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Instructions for Applicants

Applications must be submitted via email and should include a cover letter and detailed Curriculum Vitae addressed to:

The Human Resource Officer

Eco-Industrial Development Company of Tobago (E-IDCOT) Ltd

Isaac T McLeod Building, Cove Eco-Industrial and Business Park

Canoe Bay Road, Cove Estate, Tobago.

The cover letter and email subject must state the position being applied for and copies of all educational certificates must be attached.

Applications are to be emailed no later than 4.00 p.m. on Wednesday 13^th November 2024. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.