If you are detail oriented and enjoy managing projects from order entry to organizing the shipment of the final product that will be install on the project site, while working with different departments to make sure we are keeping track of the customer request date, we have a role for you!

The role of the Project manager is to take accountability and responsibility for the complete delivery of an entire Project in terms of schedule, budget and quality specifications. Prime tasks include estimating, planning, coordinating, upholding policies and procedures, carrying out general administration, liaison with co-lateral and external organizations to meet financial targets and schedules set for Project. This is an all-encompassing role within the High Security structure for the planning, monitoring, execution and signoff for Projects.

Responsibilities

• The individual responsible for delivering the Project.
  • Responsible for creating estimates for the projects, and submitting those to the sales member making sure the estimates it contains up to date material cost, labor cost, etc.
  • Responsible for planning, execution and final sign-off of Project within budget, time and quality specifications
  • Prime tasks carry out general administration, liaison with collateral and external organizations to meet financial targets and schedules set for Project.
  • Oversees the coordination of activities necessary for successful implementation.
  • Coordinate with other departments, to ensure the completion of the Project is on track and will support with problem solving matters on a day-to-day basis.
  • Develops and maintains a Project plan, manages the progress of the plan, assesses the impact of schedule variations;

• Follow up of the Project progress and implementation of corrective measures in order to get back on track.

• Design, implement and manage the mechanisms to monitor, manage and control the Project delivery.

• Review scope and Project documents in close collaboration with Operation Manager/Account Managers & Eng. Manager.
• Identify appropriate resources required for product commissioning and training if needed.
• Facilitate resolution of any open action items identified throughout Project implementation.
• Reporting

• Ongoing Project reports for reviewing by Sales manager, GM, Finance director and Operation manager.
• Both ad-hoc and structured monthly progress and cost analysis reports.

• Represents organization when dealing with contractors, and customers.

• Acts as a mediator at a Project impasse.
• Has authority to take action on high level Project issues, accountable for such actions.

• Ensure subcontractor compliance in terms of local legislation in different counties and/or States. (if applicable)
• Provide necessary documentation to subcontractors detailing their role in completing the scope of works where necessary.

• Ensure that all agreements agreed and signed off with the Client.
• With close collaboration of the finance, ensure all financial responsibilities towards 3rd party suppliers are honored.
• Responsible for final sign-off and final accounts on Project completion

Key parameters

• Deadline for per Project Delivery
• Cost control per Project vs Budget
• Quality >95%
• Customer feedback & Review

Traits/Competencies required

• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Ability to balance completion of Project duties, both short and long term, with the execution of daily routine duties
• Ability to meet short deadlines, and willingness to work additional hours during deadline periods.
• Self-Directed/Disciplined – good self-management skills.
• Personally accountable
• Fast paced and decisive
• Able to stand back and see the big picture without getting bogged down in details.
• Strong attention to detail and follow through.
• Proactive and pre-emptive
• Resourceful problem solver - Issue resolution focus
• Able to diffuse difficult customers and resolve issues with accurate deliverables.
• Ability to travel to the site if required by the project. (Up to 10%)

Skills and experience

• Project Management Professional certification (PMP) strongly preferred.
• Ability to cost load scheduling functions and coordinate for monthly billing.
• Knowledge of administration, management, road construction materials and tools.
• Knowledge of public safety and security issues and regulations.
• Excellent mathematical skills, including application and use in problem solving.
• Ability to coordinate own and others’ actions, manage own time and manage personnel resources.
• Strong understanding and expression of written and verbal English
• Bachelor’s in project management, Civil Engineering or equivalent degree a plus
• Ability to multitask.
• Proficient in MS Office, Project and Excel in particular.
• Approximately 3-5 years of experience large construction Project environment