Function Manager - Planning & Traffic Engineering

at  Surbana Jurong Private Limited

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor of Engineering degree, BTech or higher degree from accredited university/college
• Minimum 15 years of practical experience in the Planning and Traffic Engineering discipline
• Sound knowledge of Quality Assurance (QA)
• Ability to build teams and retain the efficcy of such teams for a full project duration
• Ability to market and develop relationships
• Implementation of sound principles in project management, risk management and financial management
• Ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary input into opportunities and projects
• Willingness and ability to work with Digitally based financial systems to extract and analyse group performance (BST)
• Knowledge of engineering design processes and solid background in transportation planning and traffic engineering
• Knowledge of industry trends and advances
• Ability to write effectively and furnish reports and to prepare business development materials including proposals
• Demonstrated ability to successfully undertake and deliver client’s TOR
• Hands on experience in delivering within project based budgets and timelines
• Recognised expertise in one or more specialists fields in the transportation planning and traffic engineering fields
• Consistently produces concept and feasibility solutions that clearly differentiate us from our competitors nationally
• Technical Reviewer on large or complex projects
• Influential member of relevant national industry committee would be beneficial
• Frequent presenter at National conferences; generates opportunities for others
• Known to large number of key national Clients and their “first choice” for advice
• Proven innovation on projects which is subsequently cascaded and built upon
• Coordination and development of innovation on a functional/national basis
• Able to drive technical input to bids and provide clear USPs in technological field
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• Develop business strategies for the section in conjunction with SMEC business objectives and the overall national and company strategic objectives
• Marketing within the region as well as focusing on key clients who have a national impact
• Proactive approach in developing work or being aware of what projects are likely to come up from key clients
• Responsible for the commercial overview of all functional group projects. This includes financial management, client liaison and contract administration of the selected projects
• Develop and maintain key client relationships in the sector
• Submission of Expressions of Interest (EOIs) and Proposals
• Responsible for the overview of proposals submitted by the functional team
• Manage the functional overhead, proposal and marketing budgets
• Win and deliver Gauteng based, National and Global Planning and Traffic Engineering projects
• Ensure projects are completed on time and on budget
• Ensure all resource processes are functioning within the team for each employee; timesheets are completed, data sheets produced, CV’s kept up to date
• Monitor staff utilisation levels to ensure staff are fully utilised
• Ensure projects are adequately resourced in terms of numbers and capabilities
• Develop and maintain internal contacts within SMEC South Africa to source appropriate skills
• Develop and maintain training and mentoring systems for staff in Planning and Traffic Engineering. This includes but is not limited to:
• Keeping them informed
• Provide advice on suitable training and any opportunities
• Planning career paths
• Maintaining professional ethics and professional standards of conduct and behaviour
• Developing a training plan within the team
• Challenging staff to ensure continued professional growth
• Ensure documentation, reporting and communication is appropriately achieved
• Manage or be part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver project milestones
• Responsible for assigning Project Directors and Project Managers on projects and monitoring their performance
• Work with the Digital team and offer suggestions and advice on how the team can better service the Planning and Traffic Engineering team
• Work directly with the Functional Head on issues of national utilisation, knowledge management and process control related to Planning and Traffic Engineering
• Utilise and work with Chief Technical Principal (Planning and Traffic Engineering) where applicable in the region
• Cross sell other SMEC groups when opportunity arises
• Mentor and develop quality project management resources within the region’s business
• Monthly reporting to management
• Keep staff informed - regular group meetings and team updates
• Strictly adhere to SMEC’s Management System (MS), quality standards and HSE procedures