PROPERTY PROJECT MANAGER (Retail)

Recruitment Matters; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Project Manager to efficiently manage property development projects in Cape Town. The role involves overseeing project budgets, timelines, and quality standards while ensuring compliance with various regulations. Candidates should possess a Quantity Surveying diploma and have strong skills in planning, budgeting, and problem-solving.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years project management experience in the retail sector is advantageous.
• Proficiency in MS Office and CAD is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage property development projects within budget and deadlines.
• Prepare project budgets and monitor expenditures.
• Oversee design and construction processes.

Skills

Planning

Budgeting

Organizational

Analytical

Problem-Solving

MS Office

CAD

Education

Quantity Surveying construction diploma/degree

Project or Construction Management diploma/degree

Job description

The PROJECT MANAGER is responsible for efficiently and effectively managing property development projects to achieve objectives within budget, deadlines, and quality standards. Responsibilities include:

1. Identifying capital improvements within the FPG portfolio.
2. Assisting with expansion, growth, additional GLA, and relocation projects.
3. Preparing project budgets and monitoring expenditure.
4. Defining and preparing scope of works for all projects.
5. Preparing cost estimates based on equipment, materials, and labor.
6. Developing, organizing, and reviewing building plans.
7. Assisting in interviewing and hiring professional teams and contractors.
8. Preparing construction contracts for general contractors.
9. Developing project schedules and allocating resources effectively.
10. Determining and scheduling project stages.
11. Overseeing design and construction processes.
12. Establishing objectives and evaluation measures for project completion.
13. Conducting site visits to monitor progress and compliance.
14. Identifying and managing risks affecting project timeline, scope, and cost.
15. Managing contractors and teams to ensure timely handover.
16. Meeting regularly with engineers, architects, and contractors to discuss project status.
17. Ensuring effective communication within internal teams and external partners.
18. Compiling and addressing snag lists promptly.
19. Reviewing and revising project schedules as needed.
20. Monitoring project progress and making necessary adjustments.
21. Ensuring timely settlement of contractors’ invoices and accurate supplier payments.
22. Maintaining comprehensive project records.
23. Closing out projects and handing over guarantees, manuals, and certificates.
24. Updating records related to occupancy, engineering, and due diligence.
25. Controlling capital expenditure, especially for high-value projects.
26. Ensuring projects meet environmental, health, safety, structural, zoning, and aesthetic standards.

Key Skills include proficiency in MS Office, CAD (advantageous), ability to manage multiple projects under pressure, strong planning, budgeting, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications required:

• Quantity Surveying construction diploma/degree (Essential)
• Project or Construction Management diploma/degree or equivalent (Advantageous)
• Minimum 3–5 years project management experience in the retail sector (Advantageous)