HAKA1120 - Project Director

Industry: Other
Job Category: Engineering
Contract Type: Full Time
Northern Province
Closing Date: 25-May-2021
About HAKA

HAKA is a Business Consulting and Outsourcing company that offers a wide range of services including but not limited to Talent Attraction, Staffing & Mobilization, Business Outsourcing Solutions, Facilities Management, Inspection Services, Management Consulting, and HR Solutions.

Minimum Qualification & Experience::
•A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is a must
•Minimum 15+ years of project management experience. With at least 10 Years focusing on Substation and Transmission Line business
•Must have strong EPC experience in industrial and exposure to renewable projects
•Professional Engineering (PE) registration is preferred
•Project Management Professional (PMP) OR equivalent certification is preferred
•Strong experience presenting to executive sponsors and demonstrated communication skills; both written and oral with technical and non-technical staff, all levels of management
•Strong leadership, diplomatic and motivational skills including the ability to lead up, across and down multiple business and technology organizations
•Fluency in English with strong written and oral communication skills 
•Experience drafting and submitting budget proposals and recommending subsequent budget changes
•Skilled in standard office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, PowerPoint, etc.) 
•Excellent ability to analyze and independently solve a variety of difficult situations and problems using timely decision making
Job Responsibilities::
•Be fully aware of Power Purchase Agreement, EPC Contract, O&M Agreement and various Project Agreements and manage the stakeholders effectively in line with the contracts
•Manage all aspects of multiple related project packages  to ensure the overall project is aligned to and directly supports the achievement of strategic objectives and provide detailed plan the project from start to completion involving deadlines, milestones and processes in addition to provide full project life cycle ownership
•Supervise all project directors/managers involved to provide feedback and resolve complex problems and discover ways to enhance efficiency and productivity of procedures and people
•Ensures that the Company, EPC Contractor, the Operator and the Owner's Engineer have appropriate organizations in place to fulfil their respective responsibilities during the Construction Period;
•Ensures the Project is executed according to PPA/ EPC agreements, with the with highest standards of safety, environmental compliance, quality, within schedule and budget
•Monitors progress of different plant packages to ensure timely completion of each phase of project within budget and cost-effective manner 
•Approves project expenditures, including those relating to the EPC Contractor (subject to applicable limitations on its powers to do so).
•He will together with the CEO approve the monthly progress reports prepared by the EPC contractor and coordinate the preparation of the monthly budget analysis by the CFO. These reports will be sent to each member of the BOD.
•In preparation for each quarterly BOD meeting at least the following information will be provided in advance by the PD:
•The progress report prepared prior to such meeting will include a quarterly project cost and sources of finance analysis of expenditures and cash flows comparing actuals with budget / base case financial model parameters.
•A forecast of expenditures till the achievement of Commercial Operation Date (COD);
•In case of any requirement of any expenditure not included in the base case financial model - a detailed note shall be prepared for the Board for approval of such expenditure.
•Attends the BOD meeting’s to support the CEO in providing any clarifications necessary to the progress reports and to respond to questions from the directors concerning construction progress.
•Is responsible for relations with the Off-taker, the dispatch and transmission company.
•Resolving any escalated risks and issues in timely manner to maintain project progress and adherence to plans, standards and budgets.
•Developing and implementing any required policies or procedures as needed to ensure project progress and completion as per defined plan and to minimize deviations.
About Application Process
If you meet the criteria and you are enthusiastic about the role, we would welcome your application. To complete the application you would need the following document(s):
1. Resume/CV
2. National ID