Job Summary:
We are seeking to hire a Project Manager based in Uganda to support in the development, construction, and operation of the project with the support from other key functions, taking full accountability to coordinate workstreams and promote cooperation across the team.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The role will include, but not limited to, the following responsibilities:
· Execution: In liaison with the investment team, take the project to construction stage leading the handover process, procurement and contract negotiation from an Engineering and technical standpoint.
· Development: Support to the investment team providing technical input and direction to contractors in all engineering aspects of the project.
· Monitor and oversee contractors’ activities (both offshore-documentation, plans, design, manufacturing and onshore- site works) and progress, ensuring that they are completed in a safe manner, per requirements, specifications and within budget.
· Develop and implement tools, templates and plans to effectively manage the projects and monitor progress in all fronts.
· Provide overall contract administration to projects (FIDIC Silver Book and others as relevant).
· Engage and report to stakeholders as relevant.
· Effectively manage the HSE and QA/QC performance and progress, playing an instrumental role in Health & Safety (behavioural/cultural change, alignment, continuous improvement).
· Chair, manage and record regular project meetings and actions tracking/follow-through.
· Review and update the project programme and deliverables schedules.
· Effective and proactive management of interfaces, issues and problems.
· Participate in the transition to O&M, and generally in the preparation for the operational phase of the project, by helping develop the operational masterplan, structure, training and related procedures.
· Build and maintain relationships with local stakeholders, partners and suppliers.
· Manage key aspects of local project development: land, permitting and licenses.
· Provide input in negotiation with developers and project partners key commercial terms and shareholder agreements and manage such relationships.
· Cooperate with engineering function on the feasibility studies, EPC, O&M, power evacuation and insurance arrangements.
· Cooperate with legal function to ensure that the project agreements and other relevant legal documents are appropriately structured and managed and that the relevant KYC and AML requirements are met.
· Cooperate with the E&S function to ensure that the project is delivered in accordance with the requirements of KPCL, its investors and lenders.
· Coordinate the necessary project-related activities to make sure that the requirements of the project are met timely and diligently.

Communication with Others:
· Board of Directors
· Executive team (legal, tax, accounting, finance, technical)
· Project personnel and contractors
· Suppliers and global partners
· Regulators, stakeholders, investors
KPCL is a lean organization. Consequently, the entire staff will occasionally be involved in various duties outside of their usual scope of work including administrative tasks.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The applicant must hold a University Degree (Civil or Mechanical Engineering)
· At least 12-15 years of construction management or relevant site supervision experience with civil and mechanical interfaces.
· Minimum 5 years’ experience in the power sector, either in hydropower or water/sewage treatment plants, or other large infrastructure projects in which mechanical electrical and civil interfaces are prevalent.
· Knowledgeable in best international practices in relation to Construction and Project Management (including planning, interfaces, risks, HSE, QA/QC management, design and others as relevant.
· Ability to simultaneously support parallel projects at different stages and related activities.
· Hands-on, proactive, self-starter, strong work ethic, integrity, ability to work under pressure, to take responsibility for the own work, communication, problem-solving skills, ready to leave the “comfort zone”.
· Proficient computer skills including Office suite, scheduling and presentation tools, and AutoCAD.
· Preferably with Sub Saharan Africa exposure.
· Highly analytical, organised and pragmatic professional with attention to details.
· Excellent written English and ability to write documents to a publishable standard.
· Fluent in French and/or Italian (Additional language skills would be an advantage – African languages).
· Enthusiasm and commitment to working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
· Good people management and team player while having the ability to work independently.
· Flexibility: Willingness to travel to other project sites across Africa at regular intervals.

How to Apply:
If your profile fits the above role and you have the desire to be part of our team, please send your CV and cover letter clearly stating the job role you are applying for to:
Procurement@berkeley-energy.ug

Deadline: Tuesday 27th October 2020 by 5:00pm