Project Manager

GOMECO Group of Companies; Parañaque; On-site; PHP 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the Philippines is looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead a team in completing projects on time. The ideal candidate should be a graduate of Mechanical Engineering or a related course with a project management certification and at least five years of project management experience. Strong skills in communication, planning, and relevant software like Microsoft Project are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Licensed Mechanical Engineer preferred.
• Five years cumulative experience as a Project Manager.

Responsibilities

• Create long- and short-term plans with targets.
• Delegate tasks to the best-positioned employees.
• Make effective decisions on project progression.
• Serve as a point of contact between teams.
• Communicate with executives to align project goals.
• Perform quality control throughout project development.
• Adjust schedules and targets as project needs change.

Skills

Good English communication skills

Good mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Good planning skills

Knowledgeable in Microsoft Project or Primavera

Good understanding in Microsoft Excel

Knowledgeable in CAD software or Sketchup

Education

Graduate of Mechanical Engineer or any construction-related course

Preferably certified project management course graduate

Job description

• The Project Manager is responsible for leading a team of professionals in completing projects by a set deadline to uphold business initiatives. Their duties include dividing up their budget for different project aspects and advocating for additional funding when necessary, hiring freelance professionals or selecting project team members from existing departments and setting or adjusting project schedules to adhere to deadlines.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creating long- and short-term plans, including setting targets for milestones and adhering to deadlines
• Delegating tasks on the project to employees best positioned to complete them
• Making effective decisions when presented with multiple options for how to progress with the project
• Serving as a point of contact for teams when multiple units are assigned to the same project to ensure team actions remain in synergy
• Communicating with executives or the board to keep the project aligned with their goals
• Performing quality control on the project throughout development to maintain the standards expected
• Adjusting schedules and targets on the project as needs or financing for the project change

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of Mechanical Engineer or any construction related course, preferably Licensed
• Preferably certified project management course graduate or with at least five years cumulative experience as a Project Manager
• Experience with an industrial kitchen is an advantage

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Good English communication skills
• Good mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Good planning skills and knowledgeable in Microsoft Project or Primavera, or equivalent
• With good understanding in Microsoft Excel
• Knowledgeable in CAD software or Sketchup