SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:
The role of the project manager is to overall the planning, execution on and project finalization on according to
strict deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring resources, coordinating the efforts of project team
members and third-party contractors and/or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan. The
project manager will also review and monitor the projects objectives and assure compliance and oversee
quality control throughout its life cycle.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the direction on and management of the project from beginning to end, either in tenders or in
commercial.
- Ensure project definitions, scope, goals and deliverables supporting business goals are in place in
collaboration on with senior management and stakeholders.
- Strategical develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.
- Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and
clear fashion.
- Oversee and strategically manage estimating the resources and participants needed to achieve
project goals.
- Overall budget management, budget proposals and recommend subsequent budget changes were
necessary.
- Where required, negotiate with other department managers for the acquision of required personnel
from within the company.
- Strategically plan the need for additional staff and/or consultants and make the appropriate
recruitments if necessary, during project cycle.
- Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
- Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
- Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.
- Identify and manage project dependencies and critical paths.
- Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
- Track project milestones and deliverables.
- Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documenta on and presentation
- Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyze results and
troubleshoot problem areas.
- Pro-actively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises and devise contingency plans.
- Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved par es throughout project life cycle.
- Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members, contractors and influence them to
take positive ac on and accountability for their assigned work.
- Build, develop and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project.
- Conduct project postmortems and create a recommendations report in order to identify successful
and unsuccessful project elements.
- Develop best practices and tools for project execution on and management.
- Managing of quality control system with erection onsite from star ng to the finalization of the project
and subsequent sign off with client or relevant representative.
- Adhere to B&T safety rules and regulations and maintain said rules in the workplace.
- Other duties as assigned.
SHEQ KPI’S
1. Housekeeping.
2. Ensure reported of near misses and incidents are actioned.
3. Use and care of PPE when issued.
4. Adhere to PPE requirements in the workplace.
5. Ensure safety and environmental requirements are met.
6. Ensure quality requirements are defined and met.
7. Ensure permits to work are in place and effective.
8. Comple on of inspection registers and toolbox talks.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
- Basic reading, writing and arithmetic skills required. This is normally acquired through a high school
diploma or equivalent.
- Completed matric grade 12.
- 7-10 Years’ proven track records in strategically managing projects, preferably with multiple projects
running simultaneously, set priori es, identify and address problems, meet deadlines and stay within
budgets.
- 7-10 Years’ experience of production in the civil and steel construction industry.
- 5-7 Years’ specific project management at similar level – this is a hands-on-role.
- 3-5 Years’ JBCC exposure and knowledge.
- 3-5 Year’s budget management experience.
- QA/QC experience advantages.
- Advanced reading, writing
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints
- Ability to apply common sense
- Ability to create and manage budgets.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Strong organizational, inter-personal and planning skills.
- Strong communication and listening skills.
- Strong observational skills.
- Strong project management skills.
- Strong problem solving and decision-making ability.
- Valid South African driver’s license.
- Personal qualities required: safety conscious, alert, responsible, practical, patient, able to relate well
to a wide range of people and calm in emergencies, must be a self-starter.
- Computer literacy Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint proficient.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment. Work involves frequent lifting of heavy
materials. Machinery and tool operation require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to:
eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, work boots and hardhats. Travelling to sites, site visits, report writing
etc.
