Project Manager

Introduction to the Aga Khan University:

Chartered in 1983, Aga Khan University (AKU) is a private, autonomous, and self-governing international university with 13 teaching sites in 6 countries distributed across three continents. As an integral part of the Aga Khan Development Network, AKU provides higher education in several disciplines, carries out research pertinent to the countries in which it exists, and has campuses, programs, and/or teaching hospitals in Afghanistan, Kenya, Pakistan, Tanzania, Uganda, and the UK. As an international institution, AKU operates on the core principles of quality, relevance, impact, and access; and AKU is a model of academic excellence and an agent of social change.

AKU is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding and aims to adopt appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between all faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, wider communities, and other stakeholders with whom it works, including children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees/trainees and partners to share this commitment.

Introduction:

Reporting to the Director Facilities & PCM, the position will overall be responsible to coordinate with all stakeholders during all the project phases from inception through to completion. Prepare Project Progress Reports and Contract Documents. You will also be accountable for developing detailed plans and cost estimates for tracking each project and implementing approved projects within the specified timelines, allocated budgets, and defined Scope.

Specifically, you will be responsible to:

1. Formulate operating and construction goals in line with the institutional goals.
2. Overall management of on-campus projects implementation activities and maintenance.
3. Develop, evaluate, and implement departmental policies, procedures, and work instructions to monitor functional aspects.
4. Develop project budgets and ensure effective monitoring over cost control, cost trending, and forecasting the project cost.
5. Ensure inspection of works at closure of projects by all stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery of projects and also complete all documents including as-built drawings, O&M manuals, etc., are completed timely and handed over to the operating team.
6. Develop contracts for each project. Negotiate and manage contracts with contractors and consultants.
7. Process contractors/consultants applications for payments and provide OFM material and other requirements to ensure completion of works in time including meetings with stakeholders.
8. Collaborate with relevant stakeholders such as design, construction, maintenance, procurement, finance, warehousing, planning & cost engineering, and others in carrying out the responsibilities.
9. Ensure staff safety at work, property, and the existing services.
10. Make necessary arrangements to ensure construction sites are free of hazards and avoid unsafe practices.
11. Ensure to avoid disruption of hospital operational services during work execution.
12. Design and conduct ISO and JCIA related educational training sessions on quality patient safety for staff, interns, residents, fellows, and medical faculty.

Eligibility Criteria / Requirements:

1. Masters/Bachelor's in Engineering in Civil/Electrical/Mechanical or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. At least 5 to 10 years' experience of project management in construction or maintenance preferably in education, healthcare, research, or public health sectors.
3. Extensive knowledge of infrastructure development and practical knowledge of project management.
4. Must be equipped with the techniques of handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances/conflicts while negotiating with the consultants.
5. Supervisory skills and team leadership qualities to independently lead a multidisciplinary team.
6. Expected to independently take decisions for operational activities, subject to policies and procedures.
7. Conduct ongoing risk analysis, looking ahead for contingent liabilities and opportunities, and astutely identifying the risks involved and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
8. Ability to deliver effectively under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines.
9. Ability to work with cross-disciplinary and cross-cultural teams both in a team setting and independently.
10. Advocates and commits to ongoing training and development to foster a learning culture within the department.
11. Builds networks that can enable the achievement of the organization's goals.
12. Displays a high level of initiative, reliability, and maturity in problem-solving skills.

Please send your detailed CV to human.resources@aku.edu and mention the position number 10023537 in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.

Applications should be submitted latest by September 22, 2024.