Project Manager Specialist

Roles and responsibilities

• Manage projects taking into account their strategic significance, resource requirements, and critical deadlines including monitoring their progress, and ensuring they align with project delivery timelines.
• Execute effective project communication plans to promptly address any issues that may arise during project completion.
• Facilitate change requests and communicate their impacts on project schedules and budgets to ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to plan, execute, and resolve project issues such as schedule changes, inventory modifications, quality deviations, and other plan deviations as they arise.
• Oversee the implementation of contractor mitigation plans, execution plans, procurement, and resource allocation to maintain project schedules within agreed timeframes.
• Participate in design meetings with various consultants working on projects to ensure adherence to project designs and business plans.
• Monitor and advise cost consultants to prepare budget validation estimates at each design stage, ensuring efficient project and budget management.
• Work closely with contractors and consultants to align and manage their scopes of work within agreed timelines and budgets.
• Monitor known and unknown project risks and keep projects on track through task lists, issue tracking, status reports, and meeting notes.
• Manage actual project costs versus budgets on a periodic basis, providing financial reports and data for informed decision-making.
• Establish a network of development professionals, partners, and clients, and navigate complex relationships with a professional and problem-solving approach.
• Provide technical support to the team, particularly in areas of technical focus, including estimates and budgets.
• Gather and analyze relevant project information, consolidate data, and prepare qualitative and timely dashboard and MIS reports for management decision-making.
• Prepare progress reports and updates for stakeholders for making informed decisions.
• Stay updated with industry trends and best practices to ensure that project management strategies remain effective and relevant.

About you:

• Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Civil Engineering
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification
• Minimum of 4-6 years’ experience in construction or project management in related industry with at least 2 years of track record in managing diverse projects successfully
• Technical knowledge and experience in the industry
• Ms. Office suite – Power-point; Power BI (Business intelligence) for dashboards/ reports
• Well versed in Project Software Primavera or any relevant
• Stakeholder management
• Project Management skills.
• Risk Management - Expertise in identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks to minimize potential disruptions.
• Project planning and Budget management
• Skilled in defining and managing project scope, including handling scope changes effectively.
• Excellent communication skills to convey project status, issues, and updates to stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in negotiation techniques for resolving conflicts
• Adaptability and Time Management
• Ability to maintain accurate project documentation and reports.

Desired candidate profile

• Project Management Expertise: Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and best practices to ensure effective project execution.

• Strategic Planning: Ability to align project delivery with organizational goals, creating long-term strategies for successful outcomes.

• Leadership: Proven leadership skills to inspire and manage project teams, fostering collaboration and accountability.

• Stakeholder Management: Proficiency in engaging with stakeholders at all levels, ensuring their needs and expectations are met throughout the project lifecycle.

• Budgeting and Financial Acumen: Skills in managing project budgets, forecasting costs, and ensuring financial accountability.

• Risk Management: Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate project risks to minimize impacts on timelines and deliverables.

• Resource Allocation: Expertise in resource planning and allocation to ensure projects are adequately staffed and equipped.

• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effectively conveying project updates, challenges, and outcomes to stakeholders.

• Performance Monitoring: Proficiency in tracking project performance using KPIs and metrics to ensure objectives are met.

• Change Management: Ability to manage change effectively, guiding teams and stakeholders through transitions and adaptations.

• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address project challenges and implement solutions promptly.

• Technological Proficiency: Familiarity with project management software and tools (e.g., MS Project, Asana, Trello) to enhance project tracking and collaboration.