Project Coordinator

AVBOB; Kroonstad; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in South Africa seeks a Project Coordinator to assist project managers in organizing ongoing projects. This includes ensuring project deadlines, monitoring plans and budgets, and providing technical advice. Ideal candidates should hold a degree in Quantity Surveying or similar fields, have 8-10 years of relevant experience, and possess a Technical Trade Test Certificate. The role promises significant responsibility in project management and compliance with building regulations.

Qualifications

• 8 to 10 years relevant experience in a building and construction environment.
• 5 to 6 years proven competence based track record at project management level.
• Knowledge of standard cost and financial accounting.

Responsibilities

• Define, design, develop, construct and maintain building projects.
• Monitor project plans, schedules, work hours, budgets, and expenditures.
• Control and manage the procurement of related materials for projects.

Skills

Building and Construction regulations knowledge

Project management methods and strategies

Technical Trade Test Certificate

Education

Relevant degree/diploma in Quantity Surveying/Project Management

Grade 12

Job description

We are looking for a Project Coordinator to assist our project managers in organising our ongoing projects. This task involves monitoring project plans, schedules, work hours, budgets, and expenditures, organizing and participating in stakeholder meetings, and ensuring that project deadlines are met in a timely manner.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

• Define, design, develop, construct and maintain a range of building and construction projects.
• Complete and deliver building and construction projects in a safe, timely and cost effective manner.
• Provide technical advice on building and construction related matters.
• Research innovative and cost effective methods of maintaining and constructing buildings in compliance with legislation.
• Plan, execute and control building projects.
• Create and maintain a database of all relevant buildings, including building and site plans as well as building measurements.
• Responsible for the planned and preventative maintenance for all relevant buildings.
• Responsible for administrative related functions concerning applications for zoning, certificate of competence and special consent requirements.
• Scrutinize project scope of work (SOW), project plan and bill of quantity for all related projects.
• Prepare, coordinate and administer projects for tender process.
• Control and manage the procurement of related materials, equipment and services for related projects.
• Assist in the developing of policies and procedures for the department.
• Report on operational activities for the province as well as assist in preparation of budgets and cost analysis and controls.
• Advice the department on amendments and/or new building and construction regulation.

• Grade 12.
• Relevant degree/diploma in Quantity Surveying/Project management/Facility Management/Building & Construction management.
• Technical Trade Test Certificate.
• 8 to 10 years relevant experience in a building and construction environment.
• 5 to 6 years proven competence based track record at project management level on building projects.
• Maintenance and construction design, managing capital projects, tenders, risk assessment, planning and installation in mechanical and electrical fields.
• Project management methods, strategies, principles, processes procedures and tactics.
• Knowledge of Building and Construction regulations, SANS, SABS, OHS Act, National Environmental Management Act.
• Knowledge of standard cost and financial accounting.
• General administration processes, SLA and contracts management.
• Scope of Work (SOW) and Bills of Quantities (BOQ).

Equity Statement: We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally. It is company policy to promote from within wherever possible. “Preference will be given to suitably qualified individuals from previously disadvantaged groups in South Africa.”