Job Opportunity at JCDecaux Africa, Project Engineer


Employer Name: JCDecaux Africa
Deadline: 13-12-2016Listed on: 06-12-2016

Job description

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Essential
Degree or B- Tech in Structural Engineering- NON NEGOTIABLE
Registered as a Candidate Engineer/ Technologist
Minimum 4-6 years post qualification experience
Process agreeable - Understand the value of process & how it benefits all.
Proven project & contractor management experience in construction especially highway structures.
Strong awareness of safety and quality principles.
Fully conversant with Microsoft Office, Intermediate knowledge and experience of MS Project
Conversant with health and safety management systems and aspects of risk management in a multi-site environment.
Qualified in occupational health and safety to IOSH and/ or NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent an advantage.

KEY AREA OF RESPONSIBILITIES

To project manage the product development, construction, installation and upgrade of the Company’s advertising structures – including (not limited to) Billboards, Street Furniture, Toilets and LED / LCD screens.
To ensure projects are delivered on time, to budget and within specification (Engineering and Aesthetics).
Provide technical advice to the business on product and project needs
To ensure that the Company’s standards and procedures are fully met

DUTIES

To manage the whole project life cycle of the construction of advertising infrastructure compliant to the Country’s, Company’s and Landlords - Construction, Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental standards.
To support the Development Teams on what is feasible and achievable during tender and upgrade business plan stages
To manage the individual projects life cycle within the defined project governance of the construction of the advertising infrastructure within the current business process.

Start Up
Initiation – Creation of Project Initiation Document (PID)
Evaluating and selecting quantity surveyors, designers, manufacturers and installation companies that are financially sound, financially competitive, have the relevant experience, skills available and share the values of JCDecaux.
Produce product and site specifications for tender process
Define power and data requirements considering redundancy solutions
Define spare part management post build
Agree warranty periods and cost for foundations, reinstatements, material finishes, welds and fixings, digital components
Budget confirmation and written acceptance with Development team
Manage the tender process (producing tender docs, ITT to contractors, tender receipt and evaluation report with recommendations)
Liaise with other departments to ensure all aspects of build are covered (H&S, Development, IT & Operations – especially access to comply with cost restrictions and maintenance service level agreements (SLAs)

Delivery Management (construction phase)

Negotiate with contractors on best price ensuring costs are clearly justified and standards are not compromised
Interrogate contractors programme and provide highline programme for internal use - deliver on time – never over promise
Manage the whole design process (engineering & aesthetics) to produce the required “look” but to correct engineering standards.
Obtain approvals to build (internal & external approvals)
Manage all aspects of the build including health & safety, work package plans (WPP), risk assessments, ensuring satisfaction of stakeholders.
Manage the contractor whilst on site, ensure design compliance & contractor performance
Ensure the contractor(s) perform their contract & project duties.
Formally inspect contractors.
Manage variations, track & control costs, in accordance of business plan, obtaining approvals for all variations
Be confident and clear in risk / variation escalation.

Handover to Operations & live service acceptance
Creation of H&S file in line with local regulations
Confirm all digital screens are tested and accepted by Digital Scheduling Teams, Digital IT.
Confirm spare parts management including return merchandise authorisation (RMA)
Confirm access arrangements
Manage approval and hand over to operations

Bring Project to Close on time, publish lessons learnt to all stakeholders

Construction / Site Duties
To review WWP and risk assessments (RA) for compliance to specification and methodology. Forward to H&S for their approval and to manage the process until the WPP is FULLY approved.
Ensure contractor health & safety resources meet company, project and legislative requirements, along with carrying out regular inspections of contractor performance in the field.
Ensure all contractors are regularly inspected and audited for compliance with company policies and to ensure best value is delivered at all times
Trouble shooting landlord issues during construction and ensure landlord relationships are well maintained.
Liaise with Operations Supervisors/Managers to improve overall H&S efficiency and ensure all operational practices comply with current health & safety regulations.

Relationship Management
Develop relationships internally and externally with the key stakeholders.
Assisting the Development Director to identify opportunities for cost reduction through design, construction method, materials and volume discounts and with any projects.
To attend regular team meetings and action issues raised by acting upon minutes taken.
Utilise Bee to share best practice and lessons learnt
Respond quickly to any enquiry from other subsidiaries

Finance
Manager retention process to ensure timely rectification of snagging
Appreciate cost control and budgets.

Application Instructions
Online application, click HERE to Apply

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