Project Engineer – Matola, Mozambique

SUMMARY:
Our multi national is currently looking to employ an experienced Project Engineer to their team in Matola, Mozambique.

Note : Mozambican citizens only!

POSITION INFO:
Requirements:

• Engineering qualification (diploma or degree).
• Project Management Diploma as a minimum (non-negotiable).
• 7-10 years’ multi-disciplinary project experience.
• Minimum of 3 Years Site execution supervision experience will be advantageous.
• Proven working experience in project management and organizational skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Projects.
• Marketing skills for identifying possible new projects and business opportunities.
• Financial comprehension pertaining to budgets and job costing.
• Excellent client-facing and internal verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership skills involving goal-setting, professional development and mentorship.
• Conflict management skills.
• Strong project planning, organizational and time management skills.

• Installation and commissioning of company equipment at existing customer sites and of other equipment at other sites, where diversification opportunities may arise.
• Follow leads with client related to new business opportunities.
• Providing technical assistance to internal and external customers.
• Define all the project execution scopes, work breakdown structures, schedules, objectives, method statements, project risks involving all relevant stakeholders after receiving a detailed handover from the Technical sales team related to all the group products.
• Maintain monthly overview of services budget, monitor variations, and ensure cost control on projects, timely invoicing on services projects.
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.
• Define and coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
• Contribute towards contractor vendor selection and approval.
• Oversee multi-disciplinary project teams responsible for the installation and commissioning of company equipment according to company Standard, within safety, quality, budget, time and scope targets.
• Measure and report on project performance using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Perform internal risk management to minimize project risks.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Train operators / supervisors to use company equipment and technicians on how to maintain equipment.
• Manage relationship with the client (invoicing, deadline, milestone, turnover).
• Provide feedback from client to Commercial Department in order to improve customer service.
• Coordinate ad-hoc internal projects when required.
• Implement a mitigation plan in order to reduce the risks during all phases of project or maintenance interventions.
• Pro-active hands-on problem solving on job-site.
• Report and escalate to senior management as needed.
• Develop good customer relationship with client and ensure client satisfaction in terms of planning, quality and meeting deadlines.
• Ensure high level of safety on site.