Project Manager

SUMMARY:
A client leading in the Engineering Sector is looking for a Project Manager in the Ship Repair division to be based at the Richards Bay offices. The successful candidate must be dynamic and proactive, with high skill levels and competencies.

POSITION INFO:
Duties:

• Analyse scope of work and ensure that each project meets contractual expectations and is carried out to conform to quality and safety standards
• Ensure all specifications from clients are recorded and communicated
• Monitor projects to ensure timely delivery while maintaining high standards and cost effectiveness
• Co-ordinate with various departments and sub-contractors to achieve targets in line with project plan
• Perform project cost control and scheduling on ERP-system
• Ensure accurate and timeous completion and submission of all invoices
• Ensure that all legal requirements are adhered to
• Oversee and assist with project estimation
• Maintain good relations, interact and negotiate with local Port Authorities, Clients and Agents
• Maintain and update current Client and Agent database
• Pursue new business and secure tenders
• Control of branch stock & assets
• Reporting on branch work-in-progress as well as performance.

• Relevant technical qualification
• 5 years Supervisory and/or Project Management experience within a Ship Repair environment
• Candidate must be willing to travel both locally and offshore at short notice
• Candidate must be willing and able to work independently
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• High level of regard towards customer services
• Good working knowledge of IACS regulations
• Organisational, co-ordination and negotiation skills essential.