Project Manager - Kiribati Based (Fixed Term Contract)

Company Description

Egis is a global organisation with over 20,000 employees worldwide. With our head office based in Paris, we offer global career opportunities, as well as rewarding careers for our people locally. Drawing on our deep pool of expertise, we create innovative solutions with our clients worldwide.

Egis is an organisation with the capacity to make meaningful industry and community change in the space of place-making, sustainability and creating connected cities. Different to other engineering firms, Egis offers true end-to-end capability across the entire design-to-operation lifecycle, offering advisory, architecture, engineering, design, asset management and operations services.  

We are committed to creating great teams doing innovative work and would love you to join us to Impact the Future.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated construction site engineer/project manager to work client-side in the remote island location of Tarawa, Kiribati and oversee the construction of a new hospital facility on the atoll of Tarawa, in Kiribati. In this role, you will be the main point of contract locally for the project management and construction monitoring of the project, representing Egis.

This challenging yet rewarding opportunity requires a professional with a proven track record in overseeing complex construction projects, including contract management and compliance/quality monitoring, particularly in remote or challenging environments. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful completion of this vital healthcare facility, contributing to the well-being of the island's population. 

You will also be responsible for:

• Managing contract administration and formal reporting for the construction contract (FIDIC contract).
• Overseeing all construction activities under the project.
• Coordinating with the contractor and managing all construction supervision activities for the construction works.
• Arranging and controlling meetings with the construction contractor for the project.
• Attending site every 2 days during the construction period and providing a brief weekly progress report to the client.
• Addressing day-to-day clarification of queries from the contractor.
• Reporting all relevant information to the client along with any issues or changes in the documents and obtain directions as required.
• Monitoring and reporting on the implementation of the Site Specific Health and Safety Plan (SSHSP) and Site Specific Environmental Management Plan (SSEMP).
• Ensuring work is executed within the agreed budget, strategies are developed to effectively manage variations and quality of work outcomes meet or exceed client expectations.
• Carrying out other construction-related activities and duties as required.
• Maintaining close communication and collaboration with Egis’ project management team in NZ.
• Working alongside and mentoring other Kiribati-based Egis staff.
• Engaging and building relationships with key local stakeholders.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will ideally be able to demonstrate experience working in the Pacific region with at least 4 years’ experience managing complex projects across all life stages.

In addition, you will also have:

• Tertiary qualifications in engineering (civil or structural) or construction management.
• Proven background in project management for engineering projects at all life stages within Australia, New Zealand, and preferably, within the Pacific region.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing construction (building) projects.
• High level of personal resilience and persistence with ability to influence others to achieve desired outcomes.
• Strong stakeholder management and contract management expertise.
• Strong analytical and analytical skills with proven ability to deliver complex projects independently.
• Excellent conflict resolution management, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Strong proficiency in English (written and verbal)
• Effective verbal and written communication capabilities to interface with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong computer and system literacy.

Additional Information

Important Information:

This opportunity requires the successful candidate to reside locally in Kiribati. This opportunity is a Fixed Term Contract, we are open to contract lengths from 6 months up to 24 months. 

Egis will support you with the following:

• Required travel costs: Flights for yourself and eligible dependents (at the start and finish of the posting as well as for intermittent breaks during the posting to be agreed), appropriate visas.
• Relocation support.
• Furnished accommodation.
• Vehicle.
• Expatriate medical insurance cover.

Egis is committed to creating an inclusive, creative culture that embraces diversity and flexibility. We offer generous parental leave, support flexible work practices and strive to create an environment where employees can connect, collaborate, grow and succeed.

Imagine. Create. Achieve. A sustainable future.

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