Job Title : Proposals Engineer

ManpowerGroup; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the industry is seeking a Project Manager for overseeing multi-disciplinary projects in Richards Bay. The role involves installation, budget management, and client communication, ensuring that projects meet safety and quality standards. Qualified candidates should have extensive experience in project management, with strong skills in leadership and problem-solving.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years multi-disciplinary project experience.
• Minimum of 3 years site execution supervision experience advantageous.
• Strong project planning and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects are delivered on-time, within scope and budget.
• Define project execution scopes and objectives.
• Oversee project teams and maintain comprehensive documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Organizational Skills

Financial Comprehension

Education

Project Management Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Projects

Job description

The incumbent plays a key role in the Projects department with the primary focus being on :

• Installation and commissioning of company equipment at existing customer sites and of other equipment at other sites, where diversification opportunities may arise
• Be an ambassador for the company on site (ensure effective communication between client & the company)
• Follow leads with client related to new business opportunities
• Providing technical assistance to internal and external customers

This role requires the below tasks to be carried out :

• Define all the project execution scopes, work breakdown structures, schedules, objectives, method statements, project risks involving all relevant stakeholders after receiving a detailed handover from the Technical sales team related to all the group products
• Maintain monthly overview of services budget, monitor variations, and ensure cost control on projects, timely invoicing on services projects
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
• Define and coordinate internal resources and third parties / vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
• Contribute towards contractor vendor selection and approval
• Oversee multi-disciplinary project teams responsible for the installation & commissioning of company equipment according to company Standard, within safety, quality, budget, time and scope targets.
• Measure and report on project performance using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Perform internal risk management to minimize project risks.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Train operators / supervisors to use companies equipment and technicians on how to maintain equipment
• Manage relationship with the client (invoicing, deadline, milestone, turnover….)
• Provide feedback from client to Commercial Department in order to improve customer service
• Coordinate ad-hoc internal projects when required

Problem Solving :

• Implement a mitigation plan in order to reduce the risks during all phases of project or maintenance interventions.
• Pro-active hands-on problem solving on job-site
• Report and escalate to senior management as needed.
• Develop good customer relationship with client and ensure client satisfaction in terms of planning, quality & meeting deadlines
• Ensure high level of safety on site

Qualification :

• Project Management Diploma as a minimum (non-negotiable)
• 7-10 years’ multi-disciplinary project experience.
• Minimum of 3 Years Site execution supervision experience will be advantageous.
• Proven working experience in project management and organizational skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Projects.
• Marketing skills for identifying possible new projects and business opportunities.
• Financial comprehension pertaining to budgets and job costing.
• Excellent client-facing and internal verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership skills involving goal-setting, professional development and mentorship.
• Strong project planning, organizational and time management skills.