PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES

• Assume full accountability of all phases of the project and be prepared to apply the technical expertise and professional experience to achieve the desired results
• Develop and update execution and resource plans and strategies in support of project execution plan and schedule for all phase of the project to ensure project deliverables are met in a timely and cost-effective manner;
• Ensure that all internal and external stakeholders have adequate opportunity to provide input, comments, endorsements and approvals
• Lead and supervise the design, procurement and turnover activities for the assigned projects;
• Approve the resolution of technical questions and/or concerns during the design, implementation, construction and start-up stages.
• Assist development of effective construction execution plans;
• Coordinate assigned activities with those of other projects and organizations as required.
• Ensure that the project execution plan for the work and documentation aligns at the end of the project towards an efficient and seamless completion / turnover to Operations.
• Accommodate and coordinate expert AP input to the EP Contractors’ designs at the appropriate times;
• Monitor progress of the Project Deliverables in accordance with the approved schedule. Identifying potential problems with same and making mitigating recommendations.
• Mentor and guide Project Engineers to ensure planned activities and deliverables are executed in accordance with the project execution plan and applicable standards in all stages of the project.
• Coordinate assigned activities with those of other projects and organizations as required.
• Analyze problems, identify and approve alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of project goals and objectives in all stages of the Project.
• Minimize risks through early identification, planning, and selection of best possible contracting strategies and proactive Project Management practices which focus on prevention of problems
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• Monitor the progressive cost of the project against approved budgets. Identify potential problems with same and make mitigating recommendations.
• Control change to Project Deliverables during the life of the project such that only beneficial changes are presented to Project Manager for approval.
• Assure that project deliverables from the EP Stage are complete and of high quality for use during the Fabricating, Module Assembly, Constructing and Operating Stages of the Project.
• Report the project cost status on a regular, periodic basis.
• Report the schedule status on a regular, periodic basis.
• Provide effective interface to the multiple project stakeholders including Project Management, Engineering Construction and Support Services, Business Services, Ready for Operations team, site Operations and Maintenance, EP contractors, service providers etc.
• Lead bidding processes, ensuring adequately prepared bid packages, maintaining a transparent and competitive process and protecting AP’s image and reputation.
• Lead the lessons-learned program by supervising the implementation of approved learnings, as well as recording those lessons learned during the execution of projects;