Senior It Infrastructure Project Leader (Hybrid)

Placements24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Africa is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Energy team, with delivery experience on power generation projects. The ideal candidate will combine strong project management capability, PMP certification and a relevant technical qualification to lead complex energy infrastructure projects across South Africa, the broader African continent and international markets.

As a senior project leader, you will manage multidisciplinary teams involved in the planning, design coordination

Qualifications

• PMP certification and proven delivery experience on power generation projects.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Ability to manage concepts through execution in energy infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Manage multidisciplinary teams delivering complex power generation and energy infrastructure projects.
• Support conceptual and functional design, specifications, bills of quantity and tender documents.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, resources and delivery programmes to meet scope.
• Ensure engineering deliverables comply with IEC, IEEE, SANS and client standards.
• Coordinate activities with clients, contractors, stakeholders and internal disciplines.
• Lead project meetings, prepare minutes and provide progress updates.

Skills

PMP certification

Project management

Leadership

Education

Relevant technical qualification

Job description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A little more about your role

WSP Africa is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Energy team, with proven delivery experience on power generation projects. The ideal candidate will combine strong project management capability, PMP certification and a relevant technical qualification to lead complex energy infrastructure projects across South Africa, the broader African continent and international markets.

As a senior project leader, you will manage multidisciplinary teams involved in the planning, design coordination and delivery of power generation projects, ensuring that technical, commercial, programme and stakeholder requirements are effectively managed from concept through to execution.
Working closely with clients, contractors, project stakeholders and technical specialists, you will be accountable for project delivery, programme management, commercial performance and technical quality, while ensuring projects are executed safely and in accordance with applicable standards for power generation environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead multidisciplinary engineering teams delivering complex power generation and energy infrastructure projects.
• Support the preparation of conceptual and functional designs, specifications, bills of quantity and tender documents for power generation projects.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, resources and delivery programmes to ensure projects are completed safely, on time and within budget.
• Ensure engineering deliverables comply with IEC, IEEE, SANS and client-specific standards where applicable.
• Coordinate project activities with clients, contractors, stakeholders and internal engineering disciplines.
• Lead project meetings, prepare minutes and provide clear project progress updates.
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