Project Manager
Reference: CTE025203-Cae-1
Our client, a leading supplier of maritime technology for the Marine, Mining and Offshore industries, is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to join their team in Cape Town. As a crucial member, you will manage the project team and oversee projects, ensuring they are completed within set parameters and to the satisfaction of their clients. If you're ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role, we encourage you to apply.
Duties & Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Project Engineering Manager to develop operational department year plans.
- Manage project setup during enquiry and award stages, appointing associated project teams.
- Provide leadership and guidance to project teams, ensuring effective management of allocated projects.
- Schedule and conduct Project Kick-off meetings to ensure alignment and clarity.
- Obtain client approval for scope of supply, delivery schedule, price, and commercial conditions.
- Document customer acceptance criteria for each project deliverable.
- Develop and manage project schedules outlining sequence of activities and tasks.
- Maintain project budgets based on contract and finalized scope of supply.
- Ensure compilation of required work packages for successful project execution.
- Define quality targets, standards, assurance, and control procedures, documenting in a Quality Plan.
- Establish and maintain clear communication plans between project team and clients, as well as interdepartmental disciplines and external specialists.
- Develop and manage project risks and mitigation plans as approved by the Project Engineering Manager.
- Compile a HS&E Plan for projects, ensuring adherence to health, safety, and environmental procedures throughout project phases.
- Manage project execution, monitoring and controlling expenditure to ensure delivery within approved project budget.
- Communicate with suppliers regarding technical issues and expediting.
- Manage approval of all project change requests, considering financial and schedule implications.
- Obtain client acceptance of each project deliverable.
- Resolve project issues and alert Project Engineering Manager if constraints may not be met.
- Ensure compliance with configuration management system.
- Manage project proposal, design and engineering process to completion.
- Oversee project procurement, fabrication, assembly, and delivery phases.
- Manage installation and commissioning phases to ensure smooth takeover and handover.
Skills & Experience:
- Experience within Mining, Oil and Gas, Mineral Processing, or Heavy Engineering sectors preferred.
- 5-7 years of technical and project management experience.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with excellent interpersonal abilities.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to perform effectively under pressure.
- Strong managerial leadership capabilities.
- Flexibility to accommodate demanding schedules and travel requirements.
- Proficiency in computer applications including Word, Excel, and MS Project.
- Possession of own transportation.
Qualification:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronic Engineering.
- Certification in Project Management.
- Registration or eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer with ECSA.
Join the team and be part of an organization dedicated to innovation, sustainability, and excellence in engineering.
Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered.
Package & Remuneration
R 720 000 - R 900 000 - Annually
Contact CAELLI PENTZ on 021 418 1750 , quoting the Ref: CTE025203.
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