Principal Project Manager at Compassion International Ghana

The Principal Project Manager will manage all aspects of CIGH office relocation program including the construction of an ultra-modern office complex on behalf of CIGH. He/she will be responsible to obtain all relevant building permits and licenses; evaluate bid proposals; develop a construction master plan; perform on-site inspections; facilitate communication and ensure compliance with all construction and other related laws.

The Principal Project Manager is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of Compassion International Ghana’s office relocation project including the construction of an ultra-modern office complex, ensuring consistency with Compassion International strategy, commitments and goals. As the Principal Project Manager, he/she will navigate clients through the Ghana National Office building and relocation project. Working on the details and complexity of this project, this professional will secure required resources and use formal processes and tools to manage resources, budgets, risks and changes. He or she will manage the Ghana National Office’s largest and most complex project to ensure on-time completion according to specifications and within budgeted costs. 

Faith

Has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Culture

• Accountable for supporting, upholding, and engaging in Compassion's core "Cultural Behaviors" in all internal and external communication and relationships.

Education

• Qualification in BSC Architecture
• Professional qualification in project management or equivalent will be an added advantage

Work Experience

• Fifteen years of professional experience working on large and complex construction or a similar field
• Proven experience in people management, coordination and collaboration
• Proven experience in strategic planning
• Proven experience in risk management (legal, financial, political etc.)
• Proven experience in change management
• Proficient in project management software
• Proven experience and proficiency in coordinating work among cross-functional teams

*** Equivalent education, training and/or certification may be substituted for experience and education shown above ***