Project Head

Operational:

• To review and if required further detail project plan prepared by Central Planning cell
• To coordinate with local architects and contractors to ensure that detailed plans are made in line with the agreed Plan
• To coordinate and ensure that the project site is ready (free from any encumbrances) before the actual construction starts, for example, land acquisition, ensuring the land is free of any encroachments, utility shifting etc.
• To ensure availability of materials, equipment etc that are to be provided at site and coordinate to ensure the same
• To supervise work at site to ensure that contractors are executing as per contract and to required quality and contract specifications and work completion is on schedule
• To provide technical guidance on site whenever & wherever required and resolving critical issues on site and be the single point of coordination with the Regional and HO as required
• To monitor the costs at Site periodically and ensure they are within budget.
• To ensure that there is a conducive and safe work environment at the site
• To manage and motivate staff at all levels to ensure that there is high morale and commitment at the site and productivity levels are maintained
• To ensure proper storage, record keeping and inventory of all materials at site
• To ensure adequate security is provided at site to minimize pilferage, etc
• To ensure all statutory compliances are kept up to date at site and other parties like contractors have also required statutory compliances
• To check and confirm that the quantification of work at site is done correctly by the quantity surveyor and reporting of work progress to Head office.
• To ensure that reporting to HO on the project is timely and participate in all project review meetings
• To provide support to liaison in getting approvals
• Developing, guiding and mentoring Site MEP team
• Developing working relationship with Internal and External Customers

Vendors & Contractors:

• To assist where required in the selection of local vendors and contractors/sub-contractors
• To prepare jointly with procurement the detailed scope of work/specifications
• To develop and maintain relationships with key vendors and contractors

Quality & Safety

• To detail the Quality assurance Plan for Inspection, Testing & Acceptance of materials, equipment and construction work at site in line with the corporate guidelines
• To ensure that all Quality Assurance & Quality Control activities are being carried out effectively and in a timely manner, so that the quality of material (cement, steel, etc)& equipment being used at the site is of high quality and reliable.
• To ensure the preparation & implementation of safety plans
• To ensure that safety training is regularly conducted for all staff including contractor staff