Job Title: Project Manager
Reporting to: Operations Director – Africa
Location and type: Hybrid position, Cape Town based.
JOB SUMMARY
The core function of the Project Manager would be to plan, implement and execute the required projects as per the standard project management procedures of the Company.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES
The below functions are merely a guideline detailed for the Project Manager and is therefore not exhaustive. The employee understands that certain responsibilities, which may not be detailed or documented, would still be expected of the employee.
Strategic Objectives:
- Leads all elements of the project from operational deployment through to closeout.
- Nurturing the relationship, acting as the focal point for client communications, to improve the upselling potential.
- Increase profitability through on-time delivery, crew performance management, and other cost control methods.
Functional Objectives:
KEY PERFORMANCE AREA KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
PROJECT MANAGEMENT (Process)
- Ensure that all projects are delivered within the required timeframe as agreed upon with the client.
- Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track the project performance, as well as indicate risk management to guarantee the successful completion of short- and long-term goals.
- Provide regular progress reports
- Directly manage the core projects team, and indirectly all other project related resources.
- Select the appropriate field resources, based on the project requirements.
- Negotiate rates with approved field resources based on the financial requirement and obligations of the project.
- Proactively manage changes in project scope by ensuring that any change to project scope is documented and approved.
- Maintain a professional image by constantly promoting the Company and secure additional business by promoting work scopes.
- Ensure operations are at all times conducted in compliance with all Company, client and Governmental Health, Safety, Security. Environmental, Quality and Climate (HSSEQC) procedures, standards and regulations.
PROJECT ADMINISTRATION (Process)
- Ensure that all project documentation is submitted and maintained as required by various departments as per Company policy.
CLIENT MANAGEMENT (External Stakeholder Management)
- Act as Contracts Manager
- Conduct continuous feedback sessions with the client and company leadership to ensure that the client remains updated on the status of a specific project.
- Ensure that all KPI’s for project are met and the necessary preparation is done prior to quarterly business review meetings with Clients.
FINANCE
- Accurate financial forecasting of applicable scopes
- Meet budgetary objectives and adjust project constraints based on financial analysis.
- Cost control and invoicing
- Tracking purchase order consumption
Desired Skills:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Project Management
- Budget Management
- Cost Control
- Contract Management
- Client Relations
- Full Project Life Cycle
Desired Work Experience:
- More than 10 years
Desired Qualification Level:
- Diploma
About The Employer:
Group of companies offering international opportunities. Provides engineering and technical services for oil & gas, energy, and infrastructure industries globally.