Projects Manager – Fixed Term Contract

SUMMARY:
Our client is seeking a candidate with extensive experience in Project Managing the move and set up of their manufacturing facility to new premises.

POSITION INFO:

Critical that you have managed a similar project with a project value of over R40 million.   You will be required to organise, lead, and ensure the scope of the project fits the budget and each phase of the project is completed within the scheduled timeline

Essential Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Technical Degree or Project Management Qualification
• Project Management experience essential
• Knowledge of the manufacturing industry
• Costs focused
• Profit-driven
• Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills
• Professional people management and leadership skills
• Ability to handle pressure and stress
• Deadline driven and goal orientated
• Team player
• Decision-making skills
• Negotiation skills
• Analytical skills 

Key Role Responsibilities

• Liaison with executives and department heads to ensure that organizational goals are met
• Meet with the various stakeholders to detail the requirements of the premises/project plan
• Facilitate and drive projects i.e. identifying project team, infrastructure, communication, timeframes, resources labour, measurements, relevant skills, feedback etc
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within the scope and budget
• Manage project budget for building relocations
• Manage and execute the project within the timelines which will include a detailed relocation plan
• Co-ordinate meetings with interior design company’s to prepare a layout and design
• Liaise with the various support services such as IT to ensure the timeous installation
• Ensure the requirements of HVAC, flooring, furniture, blinds, ablutions, and parking are in place
• Ensure services for security and cleaning are in place
• Ensure approvals from the landlord are received and filed for record purposes
• Have oversight of any construction and/or 3rd party requirements or installations and sign off
• Maintains compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and best practices

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