HV Senior Project Manager

Interdot Solutions; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager/Engineer in Johannesburg, South Africa. The role requires a professional with a minimum of 8–10 years of experience in project management and electrical engineering. Responsibilities include managing multidisciplinary projects, stakeholder engagement, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant engineering degree and professional registration. This position offers opportunities for business development and requires a strong understanding of engineering standards and project management methodologies.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 8 -10 years post graduate experience in multi-disciplinary environments.
• Professional Registration with Project Management bodies (ECSA, SACPCMP or PMI).
• Strong knowledge of PMBOK methodologies.
• Experience in generating new business.
• Advanced computer literacy, especially in MS Office and MS Projects.

Responsibilities

• Implement project management of systems and processes.
• Manage project change control and reporting.
• Conduct project risks assessment and planning.
• Provide business development and client liaison.
• Mentor less experienced engineers.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Electrical engineering knowledge

Budget management

Communication

Leadership

Business development

Education

Bachelor degree in Engineering (B Eng / BSc Eng / B Tech Eng)

Professional Engineer /Technologist (Pr Eng / Pr Tech Eng with ECSA)

Tools

MS Office

MS Projects

Digsilent or similar software

AutoCAD

PLS-CADD

Job description

Responsibilities

• Implementation of project management of systems and processes;
• Implementation of client-specific project management guidelines and manuals;
• Stakeholder management and needs analysis;
• Project risks assessment, planning and management;
• Project and construction progress monitoring and control;
• Project change control, reporting, information management and communication;
• Project management mentoring services to client organisations;
• Ensure that work is done in accordance with acceptable standards of both RHDHV and that of Clients;
• Maintain project records in accordance with internal quality system;
• Preparation and management of specifications, schedules, estimates, progress reports, meeting agendas and minutes, and procurement issues;
• Electrical engineering and design during all project phases according to client, national and international standards;
• Assessing of client/ project electrical engineering requirements;
• Prepare concept design and the ability to objectively evaluate both technically and commercially, different options based upon project objectives/requirements;
• Cost estimation of electrical engineering scope of work, including equipment and construction costs;
• Proposals, Expression of interests and tendering;
• Management of multi-disciplinary projects from inception to close out;
• Business Development and Client Liaison;
• Budgetary and financial responsibility for projects;
• Project tendering and preparation;
• Project Resource Management;

Job Outputs

• Detailed Electrical Engineering of MV and HV (11 kV up to 400 kV) including the development and checking of Prefeasibility studies;
• Feasibility studies;
• Manufacturing, installation and commissioning witnessing;
• Electrical schematic diagrams & Diversification and load factors;
• Knowledge of substation protection schemes (MV and HV);
• Knowledge of protection schemes modeling of protection schemes and definition of protection settings;
• Knowledge of power metering specification and interface to substation Energy/Building Management Systems;
• Substation AC & DC requirements, lighting calculations, modeling and layouts;
• Substation earthing, earthing system designs & earthing layouts;
• HV & MV equipment specifications of Electrical Equipment including Switchgear, Distribution boards, Transformers, primary plant, secondary plant, power factor correction, control & power Cables, Lighting, Scada and communication systems;
• Passive fire protection systems layouts and specification;
• Specification of construction standards of installation;
• Interface with energy efficiency and providing energy efficient electrical solutions;
• Interface and familiar with quality of power supply requirements and evaluation;
• Interface and familiar with control & protection systems requirements and evaluation with regard to substations;
• Knowledge of system studies (e.g. short circuit; load flow and protection co-ordination);
• Utilize vendor data and work with other disciplines as required for engineering and design;
• Participate and perform squad checks of vendor data and drawings from other disciplines;
• Develop and check equipment purchase specification and develop RFQs (e.g. MV and HV substations, OHL, power transformers, Power factor Correction & related equipment in substations);
• Develop technical scope of work and tender documentation and bills of quantities for construction contracts;
• Develop tender documentation, adjudicate tenders, provide re-measurement of works and approve contract claims;
• Prepare project scheduling and planning, developing basic Bar charts for Electrical Engineering input to project management team;
• Manage progress and quality control activities for equipment manufacture;
• Conduct vendor inspections and factory acceptance testing of equipment;
• Manage HV & MV switchgear and specialist equipment contractors;
• Provide field engineering support to construction and commissioning teams;
• Project hand over and close out documentation;
• Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced engineers;
• Assist in the setting up of standard engineering documentation and methodology for the electrical engineering unit;
• Assist in the preparation of tenders for increasing the Electrical unit order book (workload);
• Familiar with project life cycle economic evaluation and justification;
• Preparation of project specifications during the project design phase;
• Construction Monitoring of projects during the construction execution phase;
• Must be familiar with health & safety requirements on substation construction projects;
• Must be familiar with the latest construction regulations regarding requirements on substation construction projects;

Business Case

This should include: position in relation to the budget and business plan against progress on the budget, utilisation of the resource, fit into the Business Unit/Office and service line, impact on clients, firm fee forecast to support this appointment, etc. Note: (Use additional paper if required):

• Replacement of project manager (Lynton de Waal) that resigned with effect of 1st of May 2017.
• Budget for I&B (Energy & Transmission) can only be met with sufficient skilled and experienced resource, this includes SL PM specifically KZN region hence the request for a Senior Project Manager/Engineer to be appointed to achieve budget and to generate more work out of business development.
• Clients can be better served with the immediate replacement of a Senior PM as there is no one else to take the workload.
• It is too expensive to operate these projects and serve Clients from Gauteng Region.

Minimum Required Qualification

• Bachelor degree in Engineering (B Eng / BSc Eng / B Tech Eng).
• Professional Engineer /Technologist (Pr Eng / Pr Tech Eng with ECSA).

Minimum Experience, Knowledge & Skills

• A minimum of 8 -10 years post graduate experience, multi-disciplinary experienced gained from client, consultant and /or contractor perspective.
• Professional Registration with relevant Project Management bodies (ECSA, SACPCMP and/or PMI).
• Solid fundamental knowledge and experience in the application of the methodologies and processes as described in PMBOK.
• Previous track record in successfully generating new business would be advantageous.
• Ability to liaise with relevant stakeholders at all levels.
• Computer literacy in MS Office and MS Projects at an advanced level.
• Sound electrical engineering knowledge and experience in MV and HV (11 kV up to 400 kV) environment.
• An intimate knowledge of local and international standards and codes.
• Be able to develop engineering documentation from first principles.
• Be able to work within a disciplined engineering environment.
• Conversant with Digsilent (or other equivalent package) electrical power systems modelling and analysis software would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of overhead power line design (using PLS-CADD software) and construction will be advantageous.
• An intimate working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Access and Microsoft Project.
• Advantage will be knowledge of Auto CAD and/or Microstation CAD programs.
• Experience with Eskom and local Municipalities processes and systems would be advantageous.
• Be well acquainted with local equipment, manufacturers, suppliers and installation contractors.
• A thorough knowledge of the OHS Act, pertinent SANS and IEC codes and standards and industry practices.
• Good communication and people management skills for effective interface with other engineering disciplines, the client and contractors.
• The ability to work independently and with limited supervision.
• Must be a team player at all times and lead / support the team with integrity and respect.
• An awareness and appreciation for health, safety and environmental issues.
• Leadership skills, motivated and disciplined.
• Flexible approach and multi-tasking abilities.

Behavioural Competencies

• Accurate and detail orientated;
• Ability to meet deadlines and handle pressure;
• Ability to manage a project technically & financially;