Director, Project & Construction Management Aga Khan University

Director, Project & Construction ManagementEntityLocationIntroductionChartered in 1983, Aga Khan University (AKU) is a private, autonomous and self-governing international university with 13 teaching sites in 6 countries distributed across three continents. As an integral part of the Aga Khan Development Network, AKU provides higher education in several disciplines, carries out research pertinent to the countries in which it exists and has campuses, programmes and/or teaching hospitals in Afghanistan, Kenya, Pakistan, Tanzania, Uganda and the UK. As an international institution, AKU operates on the core principles of quality, relevance, impact and access; and AKU is a model of academic excellence and an agent of social change.

ResponsibilitiesThe role of this position will be to ensure timely and effective implementation of Aga Khan University's Projects in Pakistan. This includes planning and design process for the project, development and implementation of land acquisition strategies, developing tendering and construction strategies for the projects, preparing the project execution plan and schedules for all aspects of the projects.

This position will report to the Chief Facilities and Administrative Officer and shall lead a diversified team of professionals. You will be responsible for providing leadership and direction to the team, ensuring that the division's vision, mission and values are upheld and consistent with University's plans, and representing AKU at national and international forums. Liaise with stakeholders i.e., academic units, administrative departments, and other University functions.

Specific responsibilities will include:

Examine the scope, plans, and budgets of projects and ensure that the funds are adequately utilized.

Meet financial objectives by forecasting requirements, preparing budget assessment reports, scheduling expenditures, observing variances, and initiating corrective actions to ensure effective financial management.

Manage cost-effective delivery of the construction portfolio, which encompasses Capital Projects in the main campus and all offsite/outreach facilities.

Work towards the achievement of strategic objectives of the Campus Development Division, including crafting strategic goals and actions for the timely accomplishment of University's proposed initiatives and aggressive growth plan.

Review existing processes and systems and recommend policy and procedure improvements. Implement AKU Board-approved recommendations for robust project governance and organizational structures.

Maintain knowledge of current trends and advancements in the field of Project & Construction Management, with a specific focus on healthcare projects. Advocate the use of emerging technological tools and systems for efficient project delivery.

Ensure that tools and procedures are in place for capturing project and construction level risks and develop strategies for mitigating identified risks.

Implement an effective Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) program for all construction sites, ensuring a safe environment for campus users, especially patients and neighbours, during construction.

Build strategic relationships with key stakeholders globally and locally. Provide full support to other AKDN partners as and when required.

Foster close liaison with key stakeholders for the resolution of escalated issues and matters. Ensure that the expectations of customers related to project time, cost, and quality are met.

Implement an efficient internal and external communication and reporting strategy to ensure timely communication to stakeholders.

Regularly provide updates (written/presentations) to the University Leadership, Board, and other external agencies on the physical progress, costs, risks, issues, and budget utilization of the construction portfolio.

Provide direction to Project Managers and other stakeholders in the development of business cases, project management plans and schedules.

Provide oversight to the Project Controls functions for close monitoring of the plans against approved baselines.

Undertake recruiting, orienting, training, scheduling, and disciplining employees.

Communicate job expectations, plan, monitor, appraise, and review job contributions, and enforce policies and procedures.

Devise and implement robust contracts management systems that enable the sourcing of the best contractors and consultants.

Establish efficient and transparent procedures for bidding, technical evaluations, and post-award contracts administration.

RequirementsYou should have:

Master's / Bachelor's degree in engineering, project management, architecture or construction management from a recognized University.

Minimum 10 to 12 years of progressive experience of managing large scale complex construction projects, managing facilities, staff supervision, budget management, training programs or other related areas in a large multi-size organization.

Sound philosophy of management techniques and value teamwork concepts. Must have prior experience of implementing Process Enhancement/ Organizational change management initiatives.

Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills with the ability to describe complex ideas in clear and meaningful forms to various audiences.

Analytical and focused thinking with clearly defined and established standards by understanding the implications and impact.

Entrepreneurial drive with ability to work in a dynamic and unpredictable environment.

Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams both individually and collectively.

Advocate and commit ongoing training to foster a learning culture within the department.

Applications should be submitted latest byAugust 4, 2023 .#J-18808-Ljbffr