Job Title: Project Manager
Company: Makais Energy Services Limited
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
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Core Responsibilities: – The Project Manager must be able to performs a wide range of duties including some or all of the following:
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Plan the project: – Define the scope of the project in collaboration with senior management – Create a detailed work plan which identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the project – Determine the resources (time, money, equipment, etc) required to complete the project – Develop a schedule for project completion that effectively allocates the resources to the activities – Review the project schedule with senior management and all other staff that will be affected by the project activities; revise the schedule as required – Determine the objectives and measures upon which the project will be evaluated at its completion
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Implement the project: – Execute the project according to the project plan – Develop forms and records to document project activities – Set up files to ensure that all project information is appropriately documented and secured – Monitor the progress of the project and make adjustments as necessary to ensure the successful completion of the project – Establish a communication schedule to update stakeholders including appropriate staff in the organization on the progress of the project – Review the quality of the work completed with the project team on a regular basis to ensure that it meets the project standards
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Control the project: – Write reports on the project for management and for funders – Communicate with funders as outlined in funding agreements – Monitor and approve all budgeted project expenditures – Monitor cash flow projections and report actual cash flow and variance to senior management on a regular basis (monthly/bimonthly) – Manage all project funds according to established accounting policies and procedures – Ensure that all financial records for the project are up to date – Prepare financial reports and supporting documentation for funders as outlined in funding agreements – Evaluate the project: – Ensure that the project deliverables are on time, within budget and at the required level of quality – Evaluate the outcomes of the project as established during the planning phase
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Personal Characteristics: – The Project Manager should demonstrate competence in some or all of the following: – Behave Ethically: Understand ethical behaviour and business practices, and ensure that own behaviour and the behaviour of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization. – Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques. – Creativity/Innovation: Develop new and unique ways to improve operations of the organization and to create new opportunities. – Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problem, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness. – Lead: Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization. – Make Decisions: Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization. – Organize: Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details/ data/information/activities. – Plan: Determine strategies to move the organization forward, set goals, create and implement actions plans, and evaluate the process and results. – Solve Problems: Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.
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Knowledge, Skills & Expertise: – Thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of own professional discipline. – Thorough understanding of project management phases, techniques and tools: Initiate
Prepare: definition/scope/requirements – Execute & Control: scope, workplans, resources, deliverables, Q/A, transition planning, etc. Close: completion and assessment – Strong and tested project management skills, including sponsor and risk management. – Understands who is the client and what are the client's needs, provides realistic expectations, establishes specific customer satisfaction standards and actively monitors client satisfaction. – Knowledge of organization's methodology and tools.
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Qualifications:
Required Minimum Qualifications:
1.) Possess a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Computer Science, Business Administration, Public Administration, Planning, Engineering or closely related field.
2.) Have had four (4) years of full-time experience managing the implementation and support of Construction projects.
3.) Possess a valid motor vehicle license
4.) PMI Certification is an added Advantage.
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