Project Manager

Multiple High-End Projects in Africa & Europe

Position Overview

DOUMMAR MEP Contractors (D-MEP) has recently been awarded several new contracts and is recruiting multiple Project Managers to lead their delivery. Each Project Manager will take full responsibility for the complete MEP (Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing) scope of one premium development in Africa or Europe, from mobilisation through installation, testing, commissioning and handover. This covers:

• HVAC
• Plumbing and drainage
• Firefighting
• Power generation and MV/LV distribution, lighting and small power
• Low current systems (fire alarm, public address, intercom, access control, CCTV and BMS)

These are large, complex projects. D-MEP self-performs all of its works through its own in-house teams, and at peak, site manpower on each project can reach several hundred direct labourers. The Project Manager leads a site team headed by a Mechanical Lead Engineer and an Electrical Lead Engineer, and is D-MEP's senior representative on site. They report to the Group COO and are accountable for the project's programme, quality, safety and, above all, its commercial and cash flow performance.

We are recruiting both French-speaking and English-speaking Project Managers.

Starting compensation: EUR 78,000 annually plus comprehensive expatriate benefits package, detailed further below.

Working Conditions and Benefits Provided by D-MEP

• Full-time 2 to 3-year contract, site-based in the country of the assigned project
• Work permit and visa sponsorship
• Furnished company accommodation with utilities included, which may be shared with other senior team members
• Company vehicle transportation
• Two return flights home per 12 months of service
• 21 calendar days of annual leave
• Contract renewal at project completion, subject to satisfactory performance and the availability of a suitable assignment
• D-MEP reserves the right to mobilise employees to different countries or projects based on group operational needs

Key Responsibilities

Cash Flow and Commercial Management

Cash flow is the first measure of this role's success. The Project Manager owns the project's cash position from mobilisation to final account.

• Build and update the monthly project cash flow forecast, and keep the project cash-positive throughout its life
• Drive the full payment cycle: timely monthly payment applications, certification by the engineer, and collection from the client
• Track and recover advance payments, retentions and outstanding receivables, and escalate overdue payments early
• Plan procurement, material deliveries and labour deployment around expected cash inflows
• Identify, document, price and negotiate variations and claims, and secure their certification and payment
• Monitor costs against budget, forecast cost and margin at completion, and act early on deviations
• Report the project's cash, cost and margin position to management every month

Project Delivery

• Lead the complete MEP scope of the assigned project, from mobilisation to final handover: HVAC, plumbing and drainage, firefighting, electrical power and lighting, and low current systems
• Build, maintain and report against the project programme
• Coordinate the mechanical and electrical packages with each other, and with the main contractor and other trades
• Ensure works comply with project specifications and applicable international standards

Engineering, Submittals and Procurement

• Oversee the preparation and approval of shop drawings, material submittals and method statements
• Plan procurement around long-lead items and international shipping and customs lead times
• Coordinate with the client, consultants and the engineer on technical queries and approvals

Site and Team Leadership

• Direct the Mechanical and Electrical Lead Engineers and, through them, the in-house site engineers, supervisors, foremen and a direct labour force of up to several hundred at peak
• Approve the selection of suppliers and manufacturers recommended by the Lead Engineers, and manage key supplier relationships
• Enforce health and safety procedures on site
• Coordinate with local authorities for permits and approvals

Quality, Testing and Commissioning

• Implement quality control and inspection procedures
• Plan and manage the testing and commissioning of all systems, including firefighting and low current systems and their approval by the relevant authorities, and the handover documentation
• Close out snags and defects to the client's acceptance

Requirements

Must-Have

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience. Your current or most recent employer must be an MEP contractor, and you must have spent at least 5 of the last 7 years with MEP contractors. Candidates who began their careers with consultants or design offices are welcome, provided they have since moved into MEP contracting. Candidates currently or recently working on the consultant, client or PMC side will not be considered.
• Delivery of at least one complete MEP package, including firefighting and low current systems, on a large-scale building as the contractor's Project Manager, from mobilisation through testing, commissioning and handover
• Demonstrated leadership of large in-house site teams, including direct labour in the hundreds
• Proven ownership of project cash flow and commercial performance: forecasting, payment applications and collection, cost control, variations and claims
• Working knowledge of FIDIC or similar international contract forms

Preferred

• Experience on premium or high-end developments such as bank headquarters, hospitals, hotels, shopping malls or large-scale residential compounds
• Experience on projects in Africa or Europe, or in other international or expatriate settings
• PMP or equivalent certification
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or MS Project
• Valid international driving licence

Language

Professional fluency in French or English is required. We are hiring for both French-speaking and English-speaking projects, and bilingual candidates are strongly preferred. D-MEP assigns Project Managers across its projects at its discretion, based on language and operational needs.

Assignment Readiness

• Commitment to a 2 to 3-year, site-based international assignment
• Willingness to be mobilised to any country where D-MEP operates

How to Apply

Please submit your CV through the application form on doummar.com, with supporting documents for your project track record, such as reference letters or completion certificates, and answer the screening questions for this position. Applications without answers will not be considered.