Project Manager at Rwanda Development board (RDB): (Deadline 7 October 2024)

Project Execution Planning • Develop detailed Gantt chart with contractor and consultant aligned to project schedule. • Outline phase wise activities, responsible parties, timelines and linkages • Setup project monitoring template to record progress, delays, changes etc. 1. Stakeholders and Communication Management • Conduct kick-off meetings with contractor and consultant firms • Interface with RDB, district authorities for support and approvals • Hold community meetings to address concerns and project impacts. • Resolve inter-departmental issues between client authorities around plan clearances, reviews etc. • Document meetings notes, key decisions and circulate for transparency. • Escalate risks, impediments to RDB and suggest mitigations. 2. Contract Administration • Administer terms of Contract Agreements with selected firms • Review and certify contractor’s and consultant invoices, authorize payments. • Process change orders, extension of time requests. • Impose penalties on non-compliance based on contract. • Obtain Non- objection certificates (NoC) from all relevant stakeholders. • Close open items and issue completion certificates 3. Supervision, Inspections and Audits • Check quality of material sources, technical submittals • Conduct joint site inspections with consultant and contractor. • Review and approve test reports for materials and works. • Audit for adherence to standards, drawings, regulations • Initiate reworks through notices and ensure closeout. • Ensuring the post-completion services are fully consumed. 4. Compliance and Reporting • Monitor Environmental, Social, Health and Safety metrics. • Ensure incorporation of sustainability provisions • Review designs and plans for regulatory compliance. • Submit activity progress reports to World Bank and RDB • Prepare final completion report highlighting outputs, outcomes. Technical Expertise: • Sound understanding of architectural design principles and construction methods involving masonry, RCC, prefabrication among other construction green materials • Mastering regional construction materials supply chain • Knowledge of site infrastructure development works like access roads, drainage, irrigation and landscaping and public lighting system. • Working knowledge of electrical distribution, water supply systems and wastewater management networks • Exposure to automation and smart building technologies for monitoring and control. Managerial Skills: • Demonstrated abilities in construction planning, work breakdown structure, schedules, phases, program management. • Construction Project Team management skills • Project stakeholders’ management abilities and skills • Resources management skills • Strong communication, negotiation and people management skills • Experience with change order management and dispute resolution • Expert Judgments managerial skills