Country Manager

Job Description : COUNTRY MANAGER UGANDA Summary: Responsible for all aspects of the Construction, execution and implementation of the assigned projects. To manage multiple projects simultaneously, with a range of low to high complexity. Area of responsibilities: · Ensures assigned projects are completed within budgets and schedules while meeting client needs, business objectives and design guidelines. · Manages a program of projects and project managers within a region to ensure successful completion and coordination of all efforts. · In coordination with HO, develops program and annual budget for regional capital project program. · Prepares detailed construction cost estimates and documentation (e.g. PFR, PAR) for project funding authorization. · Is responsible for interfacing with appropriate levels of management to obtain funding approval signatures. An explanation of the project scope and the associated costs as required is part of this process. · Monitors progress, provides financial control and ensures the quality of the project. · Develop schedules and budgets for assigned projects · Identify and evaluates alternative solutions which best meet the program goals. · Participate in or oversee the pre-qualification and bid evaluation process for empanelling consultants, subcontractors and other outside vendors and selecting the vendors as and when required. · Interacts with governmental branches and regulatory agencies as per the requirement to ensure that projects comply with all applicable legal requirements and regulations. · Develops relations with Clients, Local Government authorities, Senior Personnel, Vendors, Sub Contractors etc. · Follow and implement strict quality and safety guidelines throughout the execution and handing over of the project as per the established standards of the organization. · Manages support of other corporate support functions such as Legal, Administration, Coordination, Insurance, Commercials, QA/QS, Local Security and IT Systems for various management activities as and when required. · Responsible for ensuring the Project Managers to: o Manage the project team including Engineers, Coordinators, Safety Officers, Workplace Consultants, Construction Managers and Administrative support well. o Identify and evaluate alternative solutions to best meet the program goals. o Prepare detailed construction cost estimates and MIS. o Complete documentation as per Project requirements. o Should work cooperatively with Clients & Sub Contractors & share updates on project status. · Review and submit the project progress reports, MIS and other details to the senior management team at HO/ RO. · Manage, guide and motivate the team members for completing the project within the given time frame. · Oveall effective administration of all the project sites in the country. Competencies: · Excellent Communication Skills · Excellent customer service and analytical skills are necessary as is a personality that pays attention to details. · Must exhibit initiative and a strong desire to achieve results. · Proficiency in Transmission / SS Industry based commercials. · Must have demonstrated ability to manage complexity and must be organizationally/politically astute. · Demonstrated ability to build relationships and motivate teams of people, ability to manage staff and a strong understanding of the entire Substation function from research to planning to information management is required. · The position requires a working knowledge of industry practices, standards, and equipment; use of independent judgment; and ability to work with minimal supervision Education: · B.E/B.Tech -Civil /Electrical/Mechanical Engineering from a reputed college or university and an advanced degree in Business Management (Finance/Marketing/Construction Management) or a related field is preferred. Experience: · 20 -25 years in the same relevant industry of handling multiple large value Transmission projects, with proven skills in Project Mgmt. · At least 5/6 yrs of Overseas experience. · Must have sound Experience in overseas commercial Issues, project cost estimation, and sound technical knowledge. · Apply on https://forms.gle/nmEPpFuSvyvwGfZd9

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