Facilities & Projects Manager

Ford Motor Company; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A global automotive manufacturer in Pretoria is seeking a Project Manager to oversee various projects ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards. The role involves preparing project budgets, coordinating with teams, and managing timelines. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and has 5+ years of experience in automated plant project management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project management in an automated plant.
• Experience in compliance with safety regulations and building codes.
• Holds a valid Certificate of Competency regarding safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare project proposals and manage budgets effectively.
• Coordinate between contractors and internal teams.
• Ensure projects comply with safety and environmental standards.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Cost awareness

Education

National diploma or degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management tools

Job description

Job Description

Project Management

• Prepare project proposals, timelines, schedules, develop and manage project budgets, track expenses, and ensure cost-effectiveness throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work closely with architects, engineers, contractors, and internal teams to ensure that all aspects of the project align with organizational goals and safety regulations.
• Liaise with contractors to identify and define project requirements, scope and objectives
• Issue all appropriate legal paperwork
• Coordinate activities, resources, equipment and information in line with the project scope and definition
• Use project management tools to monitor working hours, budget, plans and funding spend
• Monitor and track the project’s progress and handle any issues that arise
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, plans and reports
• Form the link between the Manufacturing facilities team and Plant Engineering team relating to site work specific to facilities – facilitate the work where and as required.
• Act as the point of contact and communicate project status adequately to all participants
• Report and escalate to management as needed
• Participate in regular core team meetings in line with the overall project status and deadlines
  
  
  

Maintenance Oversight:

• Take responsibility for Preventive Maintenance updates based on the performed projects – support Maintenance
• Oversee the maintenance of facilities, ensuring that all systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical) are functioning properly and efficiently.
• Lead on behalf of the PE Manager , all substation and electrical power related work (example substation maintenance, upgrades, energy saving initiatives and related projects).
• Responsible for the optimization of preventive maintenance jobs based on break down analysis and findings – support Maintenance
• Lead, setup and participate in cross-functional team meetings and participate in project completion talks
• Any other reasonable duties as required.
  
  
  

Compliance and Safety:

• Ensure that all projects comply with building codes, safety regulations, and environmental standards. Ensure full compliance with Occupational Health & Safety Act for all machinery & electrical distribution systems.
  
  
  

Responsibilities

• Meet project delivery deadlines. On time completion
• Meet customer requirements and satisfaction
• Achieve buy off as per outlined objectives
• Ensure project is within allocated budget
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Motivated self-starter with strong interpersonal skills. Able to elicit cooperation from a variety of resources.
• Able to define scope of change requests and work with operation teams to size and plan delivery.
• Able to work with a diverse team and adapt communication styles and content to appropriate audiences.
• Effective communication skills to mediate disputes and uncover hidden objections or concerns.
• Able to anticipate and resolve problems before they happen.
• Adaptable to a flexible process structure. Comfortable with a startup, high growth environment where individuals sometimes serve in multiple roles.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• National diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Automation Technology or equivalent project professional experience + hold a valid Certificate of Competency (GCC) regarding the Machinery & Occupational Safety Act
• 5 years + Experience in automated plant and project management in the automation portfolio desirable
• Previous experience in cooperating with Project Managers for the delivery of projects
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and of project management tools
• Resilience, flexibility, teamwork, cost awareness.