Project Manager – MEP & HVAC – Electro-Mechanical Projects – East Rand

SUMMARY:
Project Manager – MEP & HVAC – Electro-Mechanical Projects – East Rand

POSITION INFO:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Project Planning & Execution Direct and manage project execution and development from inception through to completion and handover. Define project scope, objectives, goals and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and relevant stakeholders. Develop comprehensive project plans, programmes, schedules and supporting communication documentation. Establish project milestones, deliverables and success criteria. Identify and manage project dependencies and the critical path. Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate project management tools. Track project progress, milestones and deliverables against agreed programmes. Proactively manage changes in project scope and identify potential risks or crises. Develop and implement appropriate contingency plans where required. Conduct project post-mortems and prepare recommendations identifying successful and unsuccessful project elements. Develop and continuously improve project management practices, processes and tools. Contract & Commercial Management Maintain sound contractual awareness and working knowledge of JBCC, FIDIC and NEC contracts. Ensure contractual requirements are understood and appropriately managed throughout the project lifecycle. Monitor project commercial and financial performance. Manage project costs, procurement, analysis, appraisal and budgeting. Draft and submit project budget proposals. Recommend and motivate budget amendments where required. Monitor expenditure against approved project budgets. Provide clear financial and project performance reporting to management. Procurement & Materials Management Co-ordinate procurement activities with relevant internal departments. Ensure materials and equipment are procured in accordance with project requirements and specifications. Source materials and equipment within specification and at the lowest appropriate cost. Co-ordinate the timely availability of materials, equipment and other project resources. Monitor procurement requirements to prevent delays to the project programme. Resource & Capacity Management Estimate the resources and personnel required to achieve project objectives. Ensure adequate resources are available to meet short- and long-term project commitments. Negotiate with departmental managers for the allocation of internal resources where required. Identify requirements for additional employees, consultants or contractors during the project lifecycle. Delegate project responsibilities and tasks to appropriate personnel. Monitor resource utilisation and address capacity constraints. Project Team Leadership Lead, coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors. Manage and mentor Project Managers, Site Engineers and Supervisors where applicable. Establish clear expectations and accountability for assigned responsibilities. Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within project teams. Encourage collaboration and co-operation between project personnel, departments, contractors and stakeholders. Provide strategic leadership to regional and project teams as required. Stakeholder & Client Management Communicate project expectations clearly and timeously to team members and stakeholders. Liaise continuously with clients, contractors, consultants, suppliers and other project stakeholders. Establish and maintain business relationships that are critical to project success. Manage stakeholder expectations throughout the project lifecycle. Encourage co-operation between senior management, clients, subcontractors and internal departments. Maintain a professional, solutions-focused approach to stakeholder and client relationships. Engineering, Programming & Technical Co-ordination Co-ordinate engineering support required for successful project delivery. Ensure engineering assistance is available and utilised effectively. Ensure effective programming of drawing requirements. Co-ordinate technical information and engineering deliverables with relevant parties. Programme commissioning requirements in accordance with project timelines. Apply appropriate technical MEP and HVAC knowledge throughout project execution. Monitoring, Reporting & Project Control Develop and deliver project progress reports, proposals, presentations and requirements documentation. Determine the required frequency and content of project status reports. Analyse project results and identify problem areas requiring corrective action. Provide accurate and clear progress reporting to senior management. Report project status, risks, delays, costs and resource requirements. Maintain effective project documentation and records throughout the project lifecycle. Commissioning & Handover Plan and co-ordinate commissioning activities. Ensure commissioning requirements are incorporated into the overall project programme. Oversee effective final commissioning. Ensure projects are appropriately completed and handed over to the relevant client or stakeholder. Address outstanding project requirements prior to final handover. Health, Safety, Quality & Compliance Ensure compliance with all applicable Health & Safety requirements. Ensure project activities comply with required ISO processes. Promote adherence to project quality standards, procedures and specifications. Ensure project teams and contractors comply with applicable organisational procedures and project requirements. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS Projects delivered within agreed scope. Achievement of project programmes and milestones. Budget and cost control. Project financial performance. Quality of project execution. Effective management of project risks and changes. Compliance with contractual requirements. Health & Safety compliance. ISO process compliance. Procurement and material availability. Effective resource utilisation. Quality and timeliness of project reporting. Successful commissioning and handover. Client and stakeholder management. Performance and accountability of project teams. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Qualifications Technical qualification with strong MEP and HVAC knowledge. A Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering is preferred. Experience 5-10 years'' direct project management experience within an MEP or HVAC environment. Demonstrated experience managing all aspects of project development and execution. Experience managing projects with a minimum value of approximately R35 million. Demonstrated personnel management experience. Experience managing managers and senior project personnel. Exposure to senior management. Strategic management experience or knowledge. Experience with project cost control, budgeting, procurement and financial reporting. Experience with project commissioning and handover. TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Strong MEP and HVAC technical knowledge. Working knowledge of JBCC, FIDIC and NEC contracts. Project planning and scheduling. Project cost management and budgeting. Procurement and materials management. Project risk and change management. Resource and capacity planning. Commissioning and handover management. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Sound understanding of current internet technologies. Ability to understand, learn and apply new technologies. GENERAL COMPETENCIES Strong leadership and people management ability. Persuasive, assertive, encouraging and motivational leadership style. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills. Ability to obtain co-operation from senior management, clients, subcontractors, project teams and other departments. Strong conflict-management and problem-solving ability. Ability to defuse tension within project teams. Sound judgement and decision-making skills. Ability to manage projects successfully within complex stakeholder environments. Strong research and analytical ability. Ability to investigate project-related issues, products and solutions. Strong customer service orientation. Ability to prioritise effectively and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment. Strong organisational and planning skills. Commercial and financial awareness. Strategic management capability. Ability to manage and develop managers and technical personnel. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Diligent and highly organised. Results-driven and accountable. Proactive and solutions-oriented. Decisive and confident. Commercially aware. Technically competent. Able to perform effectively under pressure. Capable of managing multiple priorities and stakeholders. An effective leader, coach and mentor. Committed to quality, safety and successful project delivery. Salary offer: Up to R1.5M TCTC Package