Project Manager (Transmission and Distribution Design)

Job no: 492823
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Location: Tanzania, Ethiopia, Malawi, Rwanda, Sudan, Botswana, Lesotho, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Bloemfontein, Capetown, Durban, Johannesburg, Pretoria

• Extraordinary career, unique and stimulating opportunities
• Opportunity to work on challenging and major projects
• Flexible and friendly working environment

About SMEC

SMEC is a professional services firm with Australian origins and a global footprint that provides high-quality consultancy services for major infrastructure projects.

SMEC is ranked among the world's top infrastructure design firms and we have won numerous industry awards for technical excellence, including the 2011 Consult Australia Awards for Excellence, where SMEC won a record of four gold awards in four diverse project categories.

The SMEC Profile:

• It is our culture to celebrate diversity, employ great people and work on interesting projects
• We are a private company, wholly owned by our people
• We have an established network of 75 permanent offices around the world and over 5,000 employees
• We offer our people opportunities to work, both in Australia and internationally, in the areas of: Transport; Water; Natural Resources and Environment; Energy and Renewables; Geotechnical, Mining and Tunnelling Services; Urban Development; Social Development; Government and Advisory Services.

The role

We are currently seeking a Project Manager (Transmission and Distribution Design) to work closely with our other specialists to to join the team within its Africa Division.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of the design process from initial layout concept to full detailed design documentation
• Responsible for preparing designs (to the level specified in the project contract) for development of Tranmission and Distribution projects
• Manage the production of design documentation (design reports, drawings, contract specifications, bill of quantities, tender documents etc)
• Ensure compliance with the relevant design codes and standards as outlined in the contract and the national requirements
• Liase with the client and its engineers as required and attend meetings with client as required
• Represent the client in technical and contractual issues and provide relevant expertise
• Review studies, designs and records relevant to the project execution, contract administration, as required
• Review the clients development program to ensure design works comply with the program and relevant standards to meet the clients and SMEC's criteria

With a track record of achievement in a similar role, you will have gained your experience in an engineering design consultancy and have a passion for building trusted relationships to drive positive change and win new work.

Suitable applicants will have/be:

• Degree qualified Electrical engineer with a minimum 10 years project management experience covering reconnaissance, investigation, planning, design and development of Tranmission and Distribution projects
• Strong prior experience in design of major infrastructure projects
• Highly adept at line managing other engineers
• Strong relationships management skills and business acumen
• A high level of contract appreciation
• Strong computer skills, strong writing and communication skills and work well in team environment.
• An exposure to both international funded projects and private development will be an advantage

In return, SMEC offers you the benefits that come from working in a global multidisciplinary consultancy in an environment where your fresh ideas and enthusiasm will be welcomed and rewarded.

How to apply

To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page at http://www.smec.com. To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link below and follow the prompts.

SMEC is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is a source of strength for our people, our clients, our partners and our communities.

Advertised: 12 Dec 2012 E. Africa Standard Time
Applications close: 15 Jan 2013 E. Africa Standard Time