{"id":24170,"date":"2017-06-01T08:17:00","date_gmt":"2017-06-01T08:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/?p=24170"},"modified":"2017-06-01T09:08:18","modified_gmt":"2017-06-01T09:08:18","slug":"apply-jobs-aecom-2017-jobs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/apply-jobs-aecom-2017-jobs.html","title":{"rendered":"Apply For Jobs At AECOM (2017 Jobs)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>AECOM is a premier, fully integrated professional and technical services firm positioned to design, build, finance and operate infrastructure assets around the world for the public- and private-sector clients. With nearly 100,000 employees \u2014 including architects, engineers, designers, planners, scientists and management and construction services professionals \u2014 serving clients in over 150 countries around the world, AECOM is ranked as the #1 engineering design firm by revenue in<\/p>\n<p>Engineering News-Record magazine\u2019s annual industry rankings, and has been recognized by<\/p>\n<p>Fortune magazine as a World\u2019s Most Admired Company. The firm is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, oil and gas, water, high-rise buildings and government. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering customized and creative solutions that meet the needs of clients\u2019 projects. A<\/p>\n<p>Fortune 500 firm, AECOM companies, including URS Corporation and Hunt Construction Group, have annual revenue of approximately $19 billion. More information on AECOM and its services can be found at www.aecom.com.<\/p>\n<p>We provide professional services in areas such as aviation, transit, freight rail, highways and bridges, planning, and ports and marine. Our global network of top-tier specialists delivers comprehensive services over the full life cycle of a project to benefit clients in government and private industries.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Requisition\/Vacancy No.<\/strong> <strong>159773BR<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Description<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Title: Programme Director<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Category<\/strong> Engineering \u2013 Construction<\/p>\n<p><strong>Business Line<\/strong> Transportation<\/p>\n<p><strong>Country<\/strong> Ghana<\/p>\n<p><strong>State\/Province\/Region<\/strong> GH \u2013 Greater Accra<\/p>\n<p><strong>City<\/strong> Accra<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Programme Director (PD) leads the Programme Management group which is the senior leadership team for the delivery of the programme. Through this leadership team, the PD will manage the overall programme.<\/p>\n<p>The PD hires, develops and manages a team of programme leadership staff.<\/p>\n<p>The Project Director has the overall responsibility and accountability for managing the AECOM consultancy agreement with the Client with particular attention to financial project success, avoidance of unapproved risks and mitigation of risks formally accepted by the AECOM Africa business.<\/p>\n<p>The Project Director has the overall responsibility and accountability for delivering the programme management and construction supervision services to the Client in support of the delivery of the Client\u2019s project.<\/p>\n<p>The PD is named in FIDIC Red Book and Yellow Book contracts as The Engineer.<\/p>\n<p>The Project Director reports to the Africa Civil Infrastructure Market Sector Lead.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Duties and Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Programme Director is responsible for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The oversight, management, reporting and control of the over-all programme.<\/li>\n<li>Preparation of the essential support facilities and logistics in Ghana to support the team. These support facilities and logistics include transportation, office accommodations, equipment, IT\/communications, visas and support services sub-contracts.<\/li>\n<li>Mobilization to Tema with the first wave of staff. The PD will oversee the growth of the staff size in all departments in proportion to the effort required.<\/li>\n<li>Health, safety, and security of all AECOM employees on the programme.<\/li>\n<li>Compliance of the programme with all AECOM governance requirements (DOA\u2019s) including any blanket DOA\u2019s granted to the programme.<\/li>\n<li>Compliance of the programme with the AECOM Integrated Management System (Quality, Safety, Health, and Environment).<\/li>\n<li>Compliance of the AECOM programme with all applicable laws and regulations of South Africa and Ghana.<\/li>\n<li>The programme\u2019s reporting internally within AECOM. The reporting includes status updates and forecasting of finances, risks, time schedule of the project.<\/li>\n<li>The high-level liaison with the Employer\u2019s representatives and is ultimately responsibility for all Client-AECOM contractual matters including invoicing, payments, delays, liability and delivery of the scope of the works.<\/li>\n<li>The high-level liaison with AECOM\u2019s primary subcontractors and sub-consultants and is ultimately responsibility for all AECOM Subcontractor contractual matters.<\/li>\n<li>Identifying, vetting and approving the hiring of key programme staff. Further, the PD is responsible for developing the capabilities of managing the performance of all staff reporting directly to the PD.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Minimum Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Experience:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Minimum 10 years of experience in port &amp; marine project development including major projects\/programmes.<\/li>\n<li>Minimum 5 years of experience in a top leadership position overseeing staff on major projects or programmes.<\/li>\n<li>Minimum 5 years of experience on marine works construction sites.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Specific skills required:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Time schedule development and management for large infrastructure programmes.<\/li>\n<li>Cost budget development and management for large infrastructure programmes.<\/li>\n<li>implementation of ISO 9001 systems.<\/li>\n<li>implementation of health\/safety\/security protocols on construction sites.<\/li>\n<li>communication with staff, contractors, clients, stakeholders and AECOM Sr Management.<\/li>\n<li>review of contractual deliverables [including technical reports] for accuracy and clarity.<\/li>\n<li>review of internal AECOM financial and progress reports for accuracy and clarity.<\/li>\n<li>risk analysis of the AECOM enterprise.<\/li>\n<li>risk analysis of the client\u2019s programme.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Person Specification:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Team leader \/ decision maker \u2013 ability to identify skill gaps in team members and implement appropriate development.<\/li>\n<li>Focused on client delivery \u2013 attention to detail and quality with a capacity to work under pressure and meet deadlines.<\/li>\n<li>Empathy towards staff and colleagues \u2013 collaborative management style.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Additional Comments:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Eligibility to work in Ghana (due to nationality or work permit) is an advantage.<\/li>\n<li>Experience in AECOM\u2019s APIC system and MAP training are advantages.<\/li>\n<li>Experience on project sites in West Africa is an advantage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Preferred Qualifications<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Minimum BTech in a related field, i.e. Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Business, Finance, Accounting.<\/li>\n<li>Member of professional organisation.<\/li>\n<li>Professional engineering licensure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What We Offer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>AECOM is a place where you can put your innovative thinking and business skills into high gear and work alongside other highly intelligent and motivated people. It\u2019s a place where you can apply your skills to some of the world\u2019s most challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects worldwide. It\u2019s a place that values the diversity of our areas of practice and our people. It\u2019s what makes AECOM a great place to work and grow. AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AECOM is a premier, fully integrated professional and technical services firm positioned to design, build, finance and operate infrastructure assets around the world for the public- and private-sector clients. 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