Project Manager

Our client, specializing in a variety of construction based services is looking for a Project Manager to join their growing team. Job Description: • Responsible for implementing the planning and development of projects with an emphasis on establishing and maintaining project controls and completing projects in a timely and cost effective manner. • Must have demonstrated skills in negotiating, coordinating and directing work of managers and supervisors, and in developing strong working relationships with managers, supervisors, installers, client contract’s managers and other related parties. • This requires a thorough understanding of the individual time lines of each project, resource and material allocation. 2 • Responsible for maintaining relationships in the construction community to provide market intelligence as well as ensure consideration for future business development opportunities. • Other requirements include, but are not limited to, the ability to organize and manage multiple projects effectively, to manage cost control systems, review and analyze plans, , review all forms of requests for information (RFI’s), examine and negotiate change orders, and review and comment on submittals.

• Generally versed in jurisdictional and requirements of the JBCC N/S Contract agreement.
• The successful candidate must be highly skilled in budgeting and scheduling with strong verbal and writing skills.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously and must be able to work in a fast‐paced, multi‐task environment,

balancing competing priorities and multiple project assignments. Experience required: • Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction with emphasis in complex, fast‐ track, or phased project delivery. • High degree of demonstrated organizational skills and problem‐solving ability, specifically the ability to access resources inside and outside of the company.

• Respect for details and the ability to execute at a high level with significant independence.
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks to achieve both corporate and project goals.
• Articulate communication skills – verbal, pictorial, numerical – as relevant to the development process.
• Strategic thinking, demonstrated by ability to develop strategies to achieve organizational goals; understanding

of organization’s strengths & weaknesses; accurate and thorough analyses of costs and market conditions; identification of external issues and opportunities; and adaptation of strategy to changing conditions. • Business acumen, demonstrated by understanding of business implications of decisions; orientation to profitability; knowledge of market and competition; and alignment of work with strategic goals.

• Superior negotiating skills and a personable negotiator.
• Leadership skills, demonstrated by confidence in self and others; ability to inspire and motivate others to

perform well; and ability to effectively influence actions and opinions of others. • Problem solving expertise, demonstrated by identifying and resolving problems in a timely manner; working with others to solve complex issues. Interpersonal skills, demonstrated by considering and responding appropriately to the needs and capabilities of different people in different situations; tactfulness; treating others with respect; and relating effectively to others when encountering difficult situations. Qualifications required:

• Matric
• • Bachelor’s degree in a field related to construction and or project management.

equired Skills/KPI’s (there may be more information that the client will discuss in the interview with the candidates):

• Oversee the site managers and supervisors on the day to day running of projects.
• Before a project commences, the construction manager is to arrange a startup meeting with the site manager,

H&S Officer and other stake holders to plan a schedule for the project. • Ensure that each site has the required labour and material resources.Allocate teams for various projects. 3 • Review the work progress on daily basis.Ensure that deliveries are made to sites timeously to prevent production delays. • Analyse monthly cost reports to ensure that all projects are running efficiently, profitably and will meet their completion dates.Investigate potentially serious situations and implement corrective measures. • Track the various programmes to ensure that the programmes are updated as per the company’s policy.