Project Manager

Job Description : Project Manager – Hydropower VIETNAM Location: Laos. Job scope: · Be responsible for the overall management, leadership, direction, and proper implementation of a hydropower construction/rehabilitation project. This role also includes the management and functioning of the project implementation unit, its staff, and resources. · Prepare detailed cost estimates, manage the budget and cost control, perform capital program management, and financial and project schedule reporting. · Participate and lead tender preparation, tender evaluations, contract negotiations, contract administration, contract supervision, and claims management. Manage problem solving processes with respect to design, construction, and coordination issues associated with hydraulic turbines, alternators, excitation systems, governor systems, plant electrical and mechanical systems, waterway civil structures (concrete and earthen), powerhouse super structure and substructure, hydraulic steel structures, cranes, hoists, and spillway gates, reservoir management, and flood routing. · Act as the onsite Project Manager, providing day to day supervision of operating expenses and the progress of work, with assistance from the state-owned utility seconded personnel and external experts, as required. · Be responsible for review and approval of all plans, schedules, variation orders, review and approval of all payments to contractors/suppliers, and operating expenses. · Oversee site provisions for employee occupational safety and health programs. · Work and communicate with local and national authorities on the hydropower project.

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