Project Manager (PSIP/STEAM)

Summary

Planning, monitoring and the implementation of infrastructure projects and programmes of the National Education Trust (NET). 💰Salary Scale: $4,266,270 - $4,826,893 per annum.

Responsibilities

• Key Outputs:

  • • Project proposals for assigned projects
  • • Project plans, budgets and schedules
  • • Project reports – routine and special
  • • Team member of the Bid Evaluation Committee as required
  • • Technical analysis of bids as required
  • • Effective execution of projects
  • • Post evaluation of completed projects and contractors
  • • Effective relationships with government agencies, clients and industry stakeholders
  • • Individual work plan
  • • Oversee completion of work plans and appraisals for direct reports

• Technical/Professional:

  • • Collaborate with the design team to determine scope of projects
  • • Develop Terms of References for contractors
  • • Organize project planning activities including stakeholder consultations, applications for permits from regulatory agencies, operationalizing inter-agency agreements/Memorandums of Understanding
  • • Ensure that all required documentation from contractors is in place prior to the commencement of construction/upgrading works.
  • • Manage project implementation ensuring effective communication among the team.
  • • Monitor the work of contractors/sub-contractors to ensure they operate within established standards and that all contractual obligations are met; adjudicates problems/issues that may arise and makes decisions within scope of contractual requirements and/or escalates early to next level in order to minimize potential disruption to project.
  • • Supervise the Clerk of Works and Project Assistant, monitoring project activities and work ensuring that all required activities and deadlines are met.
  • • Monitor project sites ensuring environment impact, safety and quality control standards are effectively managed and complies with NET’s /Ministry's standards; ensures they are clearly communicated to and understood by site workers; reports on and institutes corrective measures where breaches occur.
  • • Monitor project deliverables ensuring they are on target and within budget.
  • • Revises schedule and reports early any potential deviation in order that timely adjustments and reporting can be made to internal processes and donor/partner reporting.
  • • Coordinate project close out activities ensuring detailed inspection of finished site and any defects/issues identified are addressed according to contract; prepares relevant close out documents for approval and participates in handing over exercise.
  • • Coordinate post-completion evaluation including documenting experiences gained on projects as feedback for future use.
  • • Provide technical advice to educational institutions undertaking self-help construction projects to facilitate design and implementation.
  • • Participate in the contract tendering process and the evaluation and selection of service providers as required.
  • • Maintain effective relationship with stakeholders e.g. (regional offices, schools management and relevant government agencies) throughout the administration and implementation of the project.
  • • Contribute to the preparation of technical papers, Cabinet Submissions and other technical documentation on behalf of NET.
  • • Keep abreast of project management trends and make recommendations as appropriate for adapting/implementing such trends especially in cases where they may reduce cost and enhance quality of buildings and facilities.

• Management/Administrative:

  • • Contribute to the preparation of the annual work plan/budget for the Unit.
  • • Prepare and submit weekly, monthly and other reports as required.
  • • Contributes to the development/review of operating policies and procedures including technical guidelines for the Unit.
  • • Check and recommend contractors’ invoices and submits for approval
  • • Attend meetings as scheduled or directed.

• HR:

  • • Oversee the preparation of work plans for direct reports.
  • • Conducts performance appraisals of staff in accordance with established standards
  • • Provide leadership to direct reports through effective goal setting, delegation and communication.
  • • Participate in the recruitment of direct reports for the Unit.

• Other:

  • • Undertakes other related assignments as directed

• Performance Standards:

  • • Professionalism and integrity are consistently demonstrated in keeping with the established standards of NET
  • • Correspondence and reports are prepared within the agreed timelines and a high level of accuracy maintained.
  • • Confidentiality, dependability and tact are consistently displayed in the conduct of duties
  • • Projects are efficiently managed throughout all stages of the project cycle up to completion
  • • Key deliverables produced within agreed timeframes and at required standards
  • • Problems recognized and corrective action taken/escalated speedily
  • • Project management objectives are met within budget and on schedule
  • • Reports are accurate and submitted within given timeframe
  • • Established targets are consistently achieved.

• Authority:

  • • Recommend in-house estimates for infrastructure projects
  • • Recommend payment of invoices as submitted by the external consultants within established limits.
  • • Authorize solutions to work defects.
  • • Recommend payment certificates and Construction Works within established limits.
  • • Recommend variations to contracts for construction and refurbishing within agreed limits.
  • • Evaluate the performance of the Clerk of Works and Project Assistant hired on projects.

Required Skills

• Core:

  • • Excellent presentation, oral and written communication skills
  • • Excellent problem solving and decision making skills
  • • Excellent time management and organizing skills with ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines and pay attention to details
  • • Excellent analytical skills
  • • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively interact with persons at all levels including clients, architects, engineering professionals, sub-contractors including construction site workers.
  • • Ability to engage, influence and lead teams

• Technical:

  • • Excellent knowledge of project management methodologies
  • • Knowledge of construction management and construction methodologies
  • • Proficiency in project planning, analysis and implementation
  • • Sound knowledge of GoJ procurement law, policies and guidelines
  • • Sound knowledge of project finance would be an asset
  • • Knowledge of the policies and procedures and Acts governing the operations of NET would be an asset
  • • Working knowledge of construction, project management and Microsoft Office suite
  • • Sound knowledge of Jamaica’s Building Codes, Standards and Regulations
  • • Knowledge of new methodologies in the construction industry including Green Building Technology

Qualifications

• • Bachelor’s Degree in a Construction related discipline or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• • Minimum of five (5) years related work experience
• • Project Management Certification.

Additional Information and Instructions

• • Required to travel island wide, sometimes on rough and winding terrain.
• • Required to travel to site meetings and construction sites which may be dusty and hazardous.
• • Required to work beyond normal working hours at times to meet deadlines.
• • Required to work beyond normal working hours when necessary
• • Required to be the holder of a valid Drivers’ Licence and a reliable motor vehicle.

Qualified and interested candidates are invited to submit their application for the following vacancies by Friday, January 31, 2025 to: The Administrative & Operations Manager National Education Trust 37 Arnold Road Kingston 5 ✉️ Email: jobs@net.org.jm ℹ️ Subject Line: Project Manager (PSIP/STEAM) We thank all applicants for expressing an interest. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

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