Overseas Construction Project Manager - Zambia

Summary

Title:Overseas Construction Project Manager - Zambia

Job ID:250003-B

Locations:Kabwe, Zambia

Description

VISTA Technology Services, Inc. (VISTA) is currently seeking a Construction Project Manager to support a Green Energy Infrastructure construction project located in Kabwe, Zambia. This position is contingent on contract award. The Construction Project Manager will be responsible for project oversight to include conducting project status meetings, tracking deliverables, accounting for construction materials and equipment, staying within project budget and promoting an accident prevention workplace.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee construction planning, execution, coordination and project management including security, safety and occupational health, quality control, project schedule and milestones, construction submittals, material tracking and procurement, compliance and closeout operations

• Communicate directly with Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer Representative (COR) to ensure SOW is met and task order is successfully completed

• Ensure compliance with project plan submittals including Construction Accident Prevention Plan (CAPP), Quality Control Plan (QCP), Safety Plan, Risk Mitigation Plan, Inspection & Testing Plan

• Management of project scope, schedule, budget, deliverables

• Draft and/or review project submittals, budgets, Independent Cost Estimates

• Meet with and build strong working relationships with Site Supervisor and construction team to ensure and evaluate quality of workmanship, safety, environmental concerns and identify and mitigate risks

• Observe work to provide accurate reporting and assure customer is receiving specified outcome

• Create, maintain, and present project briefings and presentations

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

• Two (2) years of senior-level building construction project management experience in sub-Sharan Africa or other post-conflict countries

• Senior-Level Management experience managing at least two (2) projects valued at least $3 million or greater. Senior-level management is defined as the senior most or second most senior person responsible or project manager on the ground; examples of such titles/roles are Project Manager, Deputy Project Manager, Program Manager, Deputy Program Manager, Construction Manager, or Country Manager positions)

• Experience in large building and/or utility infrastructure design and construction is essential

• Proven experience complying with Host Nation building codes or International Building Code - 2018 (IBC-18) and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)

• Application of building code and construction safety and occupational health requirements

• Practical understanding of various construction design and methods

• Strong planning, project management; time management, personnel management skills

• Ability to analyze technical and cost submissions

• Proficient using MS Office (MS Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Language Requirement: Must demonstrate English Language proficiency including speaking, understanding, and writing skills

• Documentation Requirements (Upon Request): Must provide a copy of diploma, copy of certifications (if applicable), English language scores (if applicable), verification of previous employment and construction projects

  VISTA offers a strong compensation and benefits package including base salary and allowances.

To learn more about VISTA please visit our website at www.VISTAtsi.com. To apply for this position, please visit Job Openings - VISTA Technology Services

VISTA is an AA/Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Disability/Veterans Employer