Description:
Purpose of the RoleThe Project Manager is responsible for planning, running, and delivering projects successfully. This includes making sure the projects are profitable, safe, compliant with health and safety rules, and completed on time. The role also supports the sales team by helping identify opportunities and providing input during the sales process. Key Responsibilities:Project Planning and Resources
- Review project requirements and plan resources, timelines, and deliverables.
- Finalise project plans with the operations team and communicate expectations to the project team.
- Define tasks, materials, dependencies, and timelines.
- Work with subcontractors and suppliers to confirm plans and sign agreements.
- Oversee all project activities, track progress, and resolve issues.
- Identify and address risks or delays.
- Keep detailed project records and ensure all contractual obligations are met.
- Prepare for inspections and make sure all requirements are completed.
- Finalise projects by testing, handing over documents, and getting client approval.
- Create project budgets based on quotes and designs.
- Monitor expenses and adjust plans to stay within budget.
- Track overall profitability and address any issues.
- Prepare invoices and payment requests based on project progress.
- Ensure that all projects meet safety and compliance standards.
- Train service providers and monitor their compliance.
- Assist sales team by providing technical input and identifying new opportunities.
- Provide regular updates on project performance, budgets, and subcontractor results.
Requirements
- A formal qualification (NQF Level 6) in Project Management in the construction or built environment is preferred.
- Significant relevant experience may be accepted in place of a qualification.
- 3–5 years of experience managing construction or built environment projects.
- Experience in fire protection projects is a bonus.
Skills and Competencies
- Planning and decision-making
- Influencing and collaboration
- Organising and prioritising
- Budget and contract management
- Risk and quality control
- Communication and reporting
- Managing subcontractors
Requirements:
- Review project requirements and plan resources, timelines, and deliverables.
- Finalise project plans with the operations team and communicate expectations to the project team.
- Define tasks, materials, dependencies, and timelines.
- Work with subcontractors and suppliers to confirm plans and sign agreements.
- Oversee all project activities, track progress, and resolve issues.
- Identify and address risks or delays.
- Keep detailed project records and ensure all contractual obligations are met.
- Prepare for inspections and make sure all requirements are completed.
- Finalise projects by testing, handing over documents, and getting client approval.
- Create project budgets based on quotes and designs.
- Monitor expenses and adjust plans to stay within budget.
- Track overall profitability and address any issues.
- Prepare invoices and payment requests based on project progress.
- Ensure that all projects meet safety and compliance standards.
- Train service providers and monitor their compliance.
- Assist sales team by providing technical input and identifying new opportunities.
- Provide regular updates on project performance, budgets, and subcontractor results.
- A formal qualification (NQF Level 6) in Project Management in the construction or built environment is preferred.
- Significant relevant experience may be accepted in place of a qualification.
- 3–5 years of experience managing construction or built environment projects.
- Experience in fire protection projects is a bonus.
- Planning and decision-making
- Influencing and collaboration
- Organising and prioritising
- Budget and contract management
- Risk and quality control
- Communication and reporting
- Managing subcontractors
08 May 2025;
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