Project Manager - Airport Projects

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: PROJECT MANAGER – AIRPORT PROJECTS

Ensuring the project is completed on time and within budget, the project's objectives are met and everyone is doing their job properly, working together to achieve a set of specific objectives.  To ensure the desired result is achieved, the most efficient resources are used and the different interests involved are satisfied.

MAIN ROLES:

• Leading project planning sessions
• Coordinating staff and internal resources
• Designing a risk mitigation plan
• Conducting project reviews and creating detailed reports for executive staff
• Optimising and improving processes and the overall approach where necessary

• Managing large and diverse teams Provide on-site leadership for the project team by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones.
• Monthly claims and subsequent certification vis a vis site expenditure, monthly expenses on site vis a vis project budget( allowable)
• Inspecting construction sites regularly to identify and eliminate potential safety hazards.
• Supervising and instructing the construction team as well as subcontractors and ensuring the Profit and Loss statement of the Project on a regularly assessed basis.
• Educating site workers on construction safety regulations and accident protocol and enforcing site safety rules to minimize work-related accidents and injuries meanwhile handling site accidents under established accident protocol.
• Analyzing blueprints to ensure that construction projects meet design, safety, and budget specifications and recommending changes to construction operations or procedures to increase efficiency.
• Full project life cycle ownership and successful project delivery will include full implementation from initiation to deployment for one major initiative simultaneously.
• Manage all aspects of multiple related projects to ensure the overall program is aligned to and directly supports the achievement of strategic objectives.
• Prepare estimates and detailed project plans for all phases of the project and ensure procurement of adequate resources to achieve the project objectives in planned timeframes and ensure profitability generation for the company.
• Deliver appropriate and effective executive-level communication while coaching, mentoring, motivating, and supervising project and program teams. Instances of Director Involvement are being made necessary.
• Identify and develop trusted adviser relationships with project stakeholders, define success criteria, and disseminate them to involved parties throughout the project life cycle.
• Set and continually manage project expectations while delegating tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel and managing deliverables with team members and stakeholders.
• Monitor, track and control outcomes to resolve issues, conflicts, dependencies, and critical path deliverables and assist in dispute, negotiation, arbitration, or litigation, as needed.
•  Demonstrate a functional acumen to support how solutions will address clients’ goals while maintaining alignment with industry best practices.
• Manage project scope and changes and participate in the evaluation of the project, support formal / Informal schedules to manage the engagement contract
• Act as an Internal Quality Control check for the project and participate in establishing practices, templates, policies, and tools, and to ensure the project is well managed.
• Timely and efficient ordering of materials, equipment, and resources for the execution of the scope of works to avoid any unnecessary emergencies, cost overruns, and instances of important items being missed out.
• Client feedback on construction quality, progress speed, and quality of relationship management with clients and consultants.

Must be over 45 years and above, extensive experience in airport construction is expected, including:

Age 42 - 45 years; no more or less
Minimum 17 - 20 years experience, of which minimum 4 years in a role as a Project Incharge / Manager based on site
Mandatory experience in at least 3 projects involving civil works and earth works relative to an airport or similar. Each project value not less than $ 75 million
Experience in at least 1 overseas engagement of not less than 2 years
Ability to manage and motivate not less that 200 people on site
Willingness to be based full time at site in Pemba
Minimum qualification - Engineering Degree from a reputable university; no diploma holders
Must be able to provide at least 3 references, who can vouch for his performance, integrity and technical knowledge
Must be able to demonstrate (through references or career record), the ability to manage a large project profitably, delivered on time and within the employer’s budget
Familiarity with international standards of HSSE, QA/QC
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• 15+ years in construction project management, ideally with airport infrastructure.
• Expertise in airport Earthworks, Heavy concrete works, and Foundation.
• Strong knowledge of aviation regulations, safety standards, and compliance.
• Proven ability to manage large-scale budgets, schedules, and stakeholder coordination.
• Leadership in contractor and engineering team management

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field.
• Some employers may prefer a master’s degree in project management, Business Administration, or Engineering.
• Certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) can be valuable.
• Specialized airport construction training, such as the ICAO Airport Development Project Management course, can enhance expertise. Preferred not mandatory