Studies Manager

Icon Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced engineering manager to oversee the study life cycle of process mining projects. This role involves managing feasibility studies, coordinating with teams, and ensuring quality deliverables while adhering to tight deadlines. The successful candidate will play a critical role in project management, risk analysis, and business development, contributing significantly to the success of various engineering projects. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and have a passion for engineering management, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years’ experience in engineering management within a projects environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and achieve tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage the study life cycle of process mining projects from concept to feasibility.
• Ensure studies are completed on time and within budget while maintaining quality.

Skills

Engineering Management

Project Management

Risk Management

Tender Preparation

Cost Control

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

POSITION INFO : DUTIES

• Responsible for the study life cycle of process mining projects, including concept origination, pre-feasibility and bankable feasibility.
• Minimum, 7-10 years’ experience in engineering management within a projects environment.
• Assist in tender and proposal preparation, as required.
• Time and cost control.
• Quality of study deliverables.
• Ability to work under pressure and achieve tight deadlines.
• Promote teamwork.
• Work closely with the studies team to ensure that the capital estimate portion of all levels of studies is completed to the required standard and proposed timeframes.
• Working closely with the study team ensures that all levels of studies, as assigned by the manager, are completed on time and within budget.
• Undertake site visits to the project location and areas for project sourcing.
• Identify local and foreign suppliers and vendors.
• Co-ordinate the generation of specifications for enquiries on mechanical equipment from the Process Department’s equipment lists.
• Co-ordinate the compilation of bills of quantities and the issue of tender documents to prospective suppliers.
• Responsible for study report deliverable structure and content.
• Liaison and communication with the client, as required.
• Conduct infrastructure assessments and co-ordinate the costing thereof, including tailing dams, power plants, accommodation, roads, water supply, etc.
• Appoint consultants in areas where specific expertise is required.
• Responsible for risk management; co-ordinate risk analyses and HAZOP’s, as required.
• Co-ordinate compilation of capital cost estimate; review and validate operating cost, co-ordinate input to financial model.
• Responsible for hand-over of a study to the Projects Department once MDME has been awarded the execution phase of the project.
• Assist in business development activities, as required.