Senior Design Manager

Aecom; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering firm is seeking a qualified Project Manager in Gauteng to oversee EC Africa projects. The role involves managing project status, budget, and risks while ensuring quality procedures are followed. Candidates should have a relevant degree and significant experience in multidisciplinary engineering projects. The position offers opportunities for growth within the company and the flexibility to work hybrid after a minimum number of office days.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits

Paid time off and voluntary benefits

Flexible work options

Employee assistance program

Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years' relevant post-graduate experience for Honours degree.
• Minimum of nine years' relevant post-graduate experience for B-Tech degree.
• Minimum of ten years' relevant post-graduate experience for National Higher Diploma.
• Minimum of eleven years' relevant post-graduate experience for National Diploma.
• Minimum of nine years' relevant post-graduate experience for tertiary qualification in Project Management.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of EC Africa Projects managing status, budget, and risks.
• Prepare and assist in various levels of project reporting.
• Review and approve output from project cost and schedule systems.

Skills

Project management

Technical engineering knowledge

Cost analysis

Communication

Education

Honours degree in built environment

B-Tech degree in built environment

National Higher Diploma in built environment

National Diploma in built environment

Tertiary qualification in Project Management

Job description

Job Description Here is what you will be doing : Technical Excellence : Delivery of EC Africa Projects, understand status, budget, risks, etc.

Understands and embrace AECOM PM's best practices, and AECOM's PDS and EC GEPs Has a solid Technical Background on Multidisciplinary Engineering Projects and can contribute to technical discussions when needed Undertakes the full responsibility and tasks of the design management of projects Able to analyse all types of projects commercially and advise the Project Delivery Teams of the commercial health of their projects and highlights concerns in advance.

Prepares and assists in various levels of project reporting.

Key contributor in the preparation of the monthly status reports.

Reviews and approves output from project cost and schedule systems.

Prepares or reviews presentations based on system output.

Delivers effective communication, inclusive of clients and team members, to clarify expectations and requirements Prepare cost proposals for projects or programs.

Prepare project reports, KPIs and ensures that Quality Procedures are followed within EC Africa, and multi-centric Projects that are managed in EC Africa.

Collaborate and coordinate closely with the Lead Office Project Manager and design teams Ensures assigned design teams effectively coordinate with each other Responsible for ensuring that any additional work / changes in scope are approved by clients Ensures that quality reviews are conducted and that the appropriate Lead Verifiers are assigned to the projects Collaborate with the client to confirm the design approach and that it satisfies the client scope of services and expectations Supports other Africa EC Lead PMs / DMs in their day to day duties and project discussions.

Qualifications

• Honours degree in built environment field of study with a minimum of eight years' relevant post-graduate experience
• B-Tech degree in built environment field of study with a minimum of nine years' relevant post-graduate experience
• National Higher Diploma in built environment field of study with a minimum of ten years' relevant post-graduate experience
• National Diploma in built environment field of study with a minimum of eleven years' relevant post-graduate experience
• Tertiary qualification in Project Management related field of study, such as procurement, quantity surveying, engineering, architecture, planning, contracting, etc with a minimum of nine years' relevant post-graduate experience

Required

• Registration as PrEng with ECSA
• OR Registration as PrArch with SACAP
• OR Registration as PrCPM with SACPCMP (PrCPM)
• OR Certification as PMP / PgMP / PfMP / PMI-SP / PMI-ACP with PMI

Additional Information At AECOM, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity At AECOM, our Freedom to Grow philosophy supports flexibility and balance to help our people thrive.

As part of this approach, we ask all hybrid employees to work from an AECOM office at least three days per week.

About AECOM AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD D, disability benefits
• Paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks
• Flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program
• Business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world.

As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings.

Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management.

AECOM is a Fortune firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year

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What makes AECOM a great place to work

• You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions.
• Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future.
• With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you'll have the resources to make a real impact.
• Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you've always envisioned.
• Here, you'll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.