Manager - Projects

JOB DUTIES Job Summary: Responsible for the whole project. Works as one point contact for all purposes Key Accountabilities Duty Statements Planning: ·Handle complete project from award stage (post-tender) to completion stage ·Plan and forecast project budget and human resource requirements ·Ensure project completion within specified time and budgeted costs ·Create and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements Implementation: ·Implement engineering systems and controls in compliance with Health & Safety regulations ·Maintain complete project documentation with respect to design and construction ·Monitor the progress of project and updates corporate office as frequently as required ·Communicate with client and discuss about the project, contractual issues, contract validation etc ·Co-ordinate with sub contractors to ensure timely delivery of goods at the project site ·Handle local purchase and payment related issues ·Handle various business development activities like study of upcoming projects, tracking of competitor information, promotion of KEC business, visiting potential clients, making strategic alliances etc in that country ·Apprise HO in various strategic issues in the region ·Interact with local bodies, political parties to ensure smooth execution ·Construct extra claims (change of scope) and process the same till time of realization DIMENSIONS: ·People Management (Yes/ No): Yes ·Staff Reporting (If Yes): 5 or more ·Financial Activities (If Any): No CAPABILITY REQUIRED: Key Interactions: Internal Customers: -Manager (Co-ordination) -Country Manager/ GM-Projects External Customers: -Client, Consultants -Local Authorities/ Influential Groups -Contractor/ Subcontractors Knowledge & Skill Requirements (Abilities & Expertise in field) Personal Attributes Knowledge (Technical / Functional): ·Risk assessment (II) ·Construction methods and technology (II) ·Contract management (II) ·Finance and overall project management (II) Decision Making: (III) 1. Accepts personal accountability to meet business needs and improve systems and processes 2. Is data/fact based in taking decision 3. Is fair to all involved stake holders in the decision Organizing and planning : has the aptitude to prioritize, plan and organize workload placed upon them and the ability to manage expectations and deadlines (III) Leadership ability : (IV) 1.Delegates work appropriately 2.Get people moving in a common and consistent direction and get the work done through people 3.Maximize the motivation that staff derives from their work Essential Skills/Expertise required: ·Project management skills (III) ·Contract, scope & time management skills (IV) ·Customer relationship management skills (III) BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES PROFICIENCY Delivery Focus: Plans timely in order to deliver as per schedule. Ensures accuracy and timeliness of outputs. Anticipates any possible roadblocks that might come in the way of delivery and fixes them in order to meet timelines. III Cost & Profitability Focus: Plans timely to achieve targets within budgeted cost. Comes up with innovative ways to increase profitability by way of seeking additional workforce/ revenue on the same project to increase margins. Focuses only on must do expenditures. II Cross Functional Team Work: Takes efforts to understand the impact of his/ her actions on other departments. Treats and expects other departments as internal customers. Regularly interacts with other departments. III Ownership and Accountability: Does not pass the buck. Takes ownership of his/ her responsibility area.Owns up an assignment and makes all the efforts to overcome the obstacles. Ensures delivery of his/ her target instead of waiting for others to finish their part. III JOB SPECIFICATIONS: Experience Required: 10-15 years of relevant experience Special Requirements (If any): Essential Travel Occasional (