Contracts & Project Manager

Contracts & Project Manager - South AfricaMechanical & Electrical Operations embark on a process of career path development and succession planning. In order to achieve this our Mechanical & Electrical Discipline requires the services of a Contracts & Project Manager .The role of the Contract / Project Manager is to plan, execute and finalise projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring resources and co-ordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors in order to deliver projects according to plan.  Job Responsibilities : TechnicalLiaise with the Client to agree on any unresolved issues related to the project e.g. technical issues, programme and contractual issues.Issue instructions as to methods and proceduresQualityMonitor and enforce compliance of vendor suppliers to QCP.SHEFamiliar with all regulations and rules on Safety QA; HR and implementation thereof.Finance / StrategicSet overall completion schedule, milestones and key dates.Administration and Management of the Project to ensure that all disciplines fulfil their requirements and that the programme and budget are maintained at acceptable levelsInitiate procurement of all items, especially long lead items.Ensure timeous Progress Reports to management and to the client.Ensure that any claims to be made against the client as well as sub-contractors are timeously produced in conjunction with the Project Team.Monitoring for working hours and performance on contract.Advice & enforce programs & target man-hours.Financial Control to ensure that the project is progressing within budgeted allowances and corrective action is taken timeously in respect of overspends and / or deviations from scope.StakeholdersClientsSet-up and co-ordination of Project Team and contract documentation in order to plan and execute the project in accordance with client requirements.Schedule regular meetings, both internally and with the client to monitor progress on the projectManagement of Client and Client Relations in order to facilitate a good working relationship and the possibility of extra contract work and additional orders.Promote company’s products and services within client industryEnsure all end of job documentation has been prepared and signed for issue to the Client.EmployeesHRDelegate work and responsibilities to subordinatesPolicies and Procedures : Ensure implementation and compliance of Contract terms and conditions.Must comply with all company policies and procedures.Ability to work under pressure.Will be required to do work within your abilities from time to time that is outside the Job Description as detailed above.Policies and Procedures : Ensure implementation and compliance of Contract terms and conditions.Must comply with all company policies and procedures.Ability to work under pressure.Will be required to do work within your abilities from time to time that is outside the Job Description as detailed above.Academic Qualification : Grade 12Relevant trade industry related qualification for example : Construction Management and / or Project Management DiplomaSACPCMP RegistrationOther (Special Courses etc.)NECFIDICExperience : 7 -10 Years relevant site experience.A working and proven knowledge of the Construction industry.Proven ability to communicate effectively with the client, as well as with site management personnel.Knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of project management.Proven experience in strategic planning.Proven experience in risk management.Personal Qualities : Job requires analysing information and using logic.Commercially astute and an in-depth knowledge and application of commercial law and dispute resolution.Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.Dedication, loyalty, positiveness and commitment.Proficient communication skills with all stakeholdersPunctualityOwnership of decisions madeWe are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally. It is company policy to promote from within wherever possible. Therefore, please be aware that internal candidates will be considered first before reviewing external applicants, provided that this supports achievement of our Employment Equity goals.