Senior Project Manager - Start Now

Job Description – Senior Project Manager

Primary Role

• To work on projects from conception to completion, including…
• Prepare and issue quotations for small, medium and Large )multi million dollar) projects.
• Deliver on time and on budget each and every project you are responsible for.
• Read, understqnd and advise on risk any sub-contract documents we are presented with.
• Create and work within contract programmes to ensure on time delivery.
• Ensure we provide a high quality service and finish. 
• Maximise profit on each and every project you are responsible for.

Detailed Role

• To build accurate quotations with key performance indicators completed with each one to allow performance reviews as projects are underway.
• To meet face to face with key clients and specifiers to help promote our material and product specifications for current and new marketplaces.
• To form full programmes of work for each project incl shop drawings, material procurement, manufacture, delivery and installation.
• The programmes for each project are to be reported on weekly and you are to actively look at any timing / labour requirement clashes with other projects. Report these to the GM immediately.
• Work with the GM to watch the manufacture flow through the business and work to help “Smooth” this out to help meet monthly budget turnovers.
• Monitor the P&L for each project on a monthly “real time” basis. (incl reporting to the board for large projects)
• To lead and be responsible for the health and safety of all personnel on each and every project you are responsible for. (on site and in the factory)
• Procure materials in a timely manner, including monitoring of the impact of large stock quantity requirements your project may need and informing the GM of any shortfalls immediately.
• Work with the GM and the CAD / IT manager to create new product lines, including the design, costing and marketing of these.
• To monitor your own Calander, including booking accommodation, flights etc, but ensure good communication with the Office team so we have office cover.
• Work independently as needed, but also as part of a team, using the strengths of other team members and sharing the load.

Reporting to

• The General Manager.
• The Board of Directors on a monthly basis the P&L for each project over 250K in value.
• Quotations to be signed off by the General Manager prior to issue.

Will need to have:

• Experience within the joinery element of the laboratory and educational furniture industries.
• To have a strong understanding of joinery manufacture.
• Experience of Microvellum as a drawing tool.
• Good IT skills including Excel, and ideally some knowledge of “Unleashed” as a stock control tool.
• A strong Health and Safety understanding and a drive to promote H&S with all colleagues.
• To understand manufacturing systems of products.
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
• Have good time management skills (planning/ organising/ prioritising)
• Flexibility of working hours to meet necessary deadlines as and when required.
• Be competent in conducting general administration work to support your main responsibilities.
• A full driving licence.
• A relevant NZ permit or visa to work.