The Company
Alstef Group designs, integrates, and supports automated turnkey solutions for the airport, intralogistics and parcel handling markets
. Its mission is to create intelligent solutions that not only meet the needs of its customers, but also provide them with the long-term benefits of a tailor-made automated system that is eco-designed, efficient, scalable and innovative.With a local presence in sixteen countries and a wide range of systems installed across five continents,
Alstef Group is a force to be reckoned with in the materials handling industries on a global scale.
We stand firmly committed to delivering excellence, both to our 950 dedicated employees and to our valued customers.
Post Description
- Review and understand the estimate and scope of work.
- Review and agree budgets with the Project Team
- Manage allocated projects so that established budget for each project is met and the margin is protected and
- maintained/enhanced.
- Support to Project Engineer for monthly claims to the client and payments from the client are made in accordance with the time frames detailed in the contract.
- Proactively manage purchase orders on site, controlling usage and expenditure
- Implement project systems and processes in accordance with the Project Management Manual
- Develop an accurate and detailed project schedule that is realistic and can be completed within the time.
- Regularly monitor project site performance against a detailed project plan and make the necessary decisions/changes to ensure the project does not fall behind schedule.
- Oversee management of the operational and resource requirements for the project site including the timely
- ordering of all products, material and other resources required on site.
- Identify changes to the project that constitute variations. Such changes may result from scope of work additions instructed by the client or changes to the project as a result of action by others. Ensure robust and credible claims that are contractually compliant are presented to the client to cover the cost incurred by such changes plus margin.
- Ensure written contract instructions are obtained for all verbal variations instructed.
- Ensure project documentation meets statutory, company and operational requirements
- Coordinate the design teams (Electrical, Mechanical and Software) and manufacturing facility
- Communicate effectively with consultants, subcontractors and Suppliers.
- Facilitate an environment of trust, openness, integrity and honesty, and prevent conflict or contractual issues arising; or resolve by mediation or negotiation.
- Make commercially prudent subcontractor or supplier selections without compromising project quality and safety requirements.
- Ensure subcontractor and supplier letting is made in accordance with Company guidelines.
- Be knowledgeable of the terms and conditions of the Head Contract and subcontractor and supplier contracts including clarifications and exclusions and authorise approved payments.
- Attend regular meetings with all relevant contractors and consultants and provide project progress reports.
- Actively participate in health and safety matters.
- Implement Project Safety Plan
- Lead by example and promote a proactive health and safety conscious culture.
- Ensure project team follows Alstef s Health and Safety systems and policies including all subcontractors.
Profile Required
Knowledge and Experience
- Minimum of five years relevant experience in site installation and supervision of BHS
- Proven experience in negotiation and conflict management
- Proven delivery of project outcomes with contractual documentation
- Working knowledge of contractual and commercial issues
- Sound working knowledge of installation scheduling and planning.
Education/Training/Licences etc
- Diploma / Degree in Electrical Engineering, ITI with Electrical installation sound experience
Miscellaneous
- Must be able to travel frequently for extended periods; this is essential to successful performance in the role.
