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SENIOR PROJECT OFFICER (TECHNICAL) THE PROJECTS OFFICE
11/20/2009 3:06:09 PM
As delegated by the Project Director, the Senior Project Officer –
Technical will be responsible for the preparation, development and
management of projects for the Vice Chancellery, University of the West
Indies, and the Open Campus (Principal, Open Campus) relative to
infrastructural and institutional development in accordance with the
policies and priorities defined by the University of the West Indies.
Responsibilities
of the Senior Project Officer involve collaborating with executive
management, academics, administrators of the UWI and professionals as
well as the wider community relative to the development and preparation
of project briefs and their implementation, in accordance with the
parameters proposed for time, cost, quality and scope. The Senior
Project Officer is expected to support the Project Office’s role as a
coordinating and implementing entity by undertaking assignments at the
request of the Director, in response to the prevailing University
priorities.
QUALIFICATION, SKILLS AND SPECIALISED TRAINING
- A degree in Engineering
- Formal training and /or experience in construction project management
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate project team
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
- Thorough understanding of building industry practices, processes,
standards etc. and their impact on project activities is vital.
EXPERIENCE
Minimum of eight (8) years experience in the construction industry.
Minimum of five (5) years in a managerial position.
Experience in managing construction projects.
Detailed applications giving
i) full particulars of qualifications and experience, biodata; and
ii)
the names, titles, mailing and e-mail addresses, fax and telephone
numbers of three (3) referees should be sent as soon as possible to
the:
UNIVERSITY REGISTRAR, OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION, THE VICE
CHANCELLERY, UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES, MONA, KINGSTON 7, JAMAICA,
W.I. E-mail: (oadmin@uwimona.edu.jm) or Fax: (876) 977-1422.
Further
Particulars of the post including full details of the remuneration
package may be obtained from the Office of Administration by contacting
us on – Fax: (876) 977-1422; or E-mail: oadmin@uwimona.edu.jm). The Further Particulars may also be obtained from our website at (http://www.uwi.edu).
DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: December 12, 2009
The University of the West Indies thanks all applicants, however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
