The individual appointed as project manager must have the necessary seniority and credibility in the civil engineering profession to be able to take on the responsibilities associated with the role.
The individual must have managed at least five direct reports from the broadest array of engineering skills.
Effective leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
The ability to command respect and to create a sense of community amongst the members of the project teams.
Good knowledge of techniques for planning, monitoring, and controlling projects.
Sound business case development and approval skills.
Ability to tailor expert knowledge to meet specific circumstances.
Ability to plan and manage the deployment of physical and financial resources to meet project milestones.
Ability to apply quality management principles and processes.
Ability to define, sequence, and estimate the duration of activity, as well as develop and maintain a schedule.
