Study Manager

Job Description Responsible for the study life cycle of process mining projects, including concept origination, pre-feasibility and bankable feasibility Assist in tender and proposal preparation, as required Time and cost control Client liaison Quality of study deliverables Ability to work under pressure and achieve tight deadlines Promote teamwork. To actively pursue excellent Health, Safety and Environmental performance standards and to encourage all staff to achieve or out-perform the indicated HSE KPIs. Responsibilities Work closely with the studies team, to ensure that the capital estimate portion of all levels of studies, are completed to the required standard and proposed timeframes. Working closely with the study team, ensures that all levels of studies, as assigned by manager, are completed on time and within budget. Undertake site visits to the project location and areas for project sourcing. Identify local and foreign suppliers and vendors. Identify applicable local laws and rules. Co-ordinates the generation of specifications for enquiries on mechanical equipment from the Process Departments equipment lists. Co-ordinates the compilation of bills of quantities and the issue of tender documents to prospective suppliers. Responsible for study report deliverable structure and content. Liaison and communication with the client, as required. Conduct infrastructure assessments and co-ordinates the costing thereof - includes tailing dams, power plants, accommodation, roads, water supply etc. Appoint consultants in areas where specific expertise is required. Responsible for risk management; co-ordinates risk analyses and HAZOPs, as required Co-ordinates compilation of capital cost estimate; reviews and validates operating cost, co-ordinates input to financial model. Responsible for hand-over of a study to the Projects Department once MDME has been awarded the execution phase of the project. Assist in business development activities, as required. Qualifications: BSc. Degree in Engineering or relevant diploma As a minimum, 7-10 years experience in engineering management within a projects environment. Knowledge, skills and experience: Good working knowledge of MS Project and/or Primavera planning system Advanced MS Office skills (excel, word and power point) Advanced numeric skills Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and interact with design office personnel Good English language and communication skills, both verbal and written Conversant with the principles of capital and operating cost estimating Clear logical thinker, with the ability to make good decisions under pressure Ability to prioritise/balance multiple complex tasks and demands Ability to think outside of the box for problem solving Ability to ensure completion of assignment, despite obstacles and challenges. Desirable: Highly literate to ensure clear communication, both verbally and written. Thorough knowledge of and hands on experience with computers and associated software packages. Analytical decision - making skills Appreciate and promote team participation behaviour within management team. Ability to delegate appropriately without abdicating accountability Personal attributes: High level of self-awareness, emotional maturity and resilience Good interpersonal skills Cross cultural sensitivity Attention to detail

Location: Johannesburg, ZA

Posted Date: 9/26/2024