Project Engineer II - Project Manager

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL); Centurion; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top tier medical, prescription, dental

Pension contribution

Travel medical and security assistance

Gym membership reimbursement

Tuition assistance & engineering dev.

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead electrical power projects in South Africa. You will oversee full project life cycles, from proposal to close-out, coordinating multiple disciplines and ensuring quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.

The role involves mentoring staff and driving proposals for SEL equipment and services. The ideal candidate has a B.S.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline.
• 5+ years relevant application experience with electric power systems, industry practices, and proposal practices.
• Proven experience in project management, particularly in electrical power projects.
• Knowledge & understanding of electrical power systems, equipment, and industry standards.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities to prioritize tasks and meet project deadlines.
• Solid problem-solving and decision-making skills with strategic and analytical thinking.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficient in project management software and tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead full life-cycle project management from proposal conception to commissioning and close-out.
• Oversee multiple large multi-discipline projects.
• Lead in training and assisting customers with automation and/or protection systems.
• Manage scope, schedule and budget to a high level of quality and safety.
• Identify, prepare and present successful proposals for SEL equipment, services, and systems.
• Mentor and develop professional staff; may supervise as necessary.
• Model, teach, and apply SEL Values and manufacturing principles.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

5+ years PM experience

Electrical power systems knowledge

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Project management software

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Are you ready to take your career in electrical power projects to the next level? Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories is seeking a talented and experienced Project Manager to lead exciting projects in the power sector.

As an electrical power project manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the successful execution of electrical power projects helping customer use SEL products and engineering talent to make the grid safer, more reliable, and more efficient. At SEL, we believe ownership is essential to quality and as a Project Manager, you will lead project lifecycle from proposal development to project closeout and be involved in all aspects of the business.

As a Project Manager, a typical day might include the following:

• Possesses, understands and applies knowledge and experience of Project Manager who will lead full life-cycle project management of multiple large multi-discipline projects from proposal conception to commissioning and close-out. Effectively track and stabilize projects, implement solutions for obstacles and anticipate customer needs and related SEL products to complete complex assignments.

• Lead in training and assisting customers with the creation, design configuration, validation, installation, commissioning and operation of automation and/or protection systems.

• Lead in assigning, completing and implementing work within agreed upon scope, schedule and budget to a high level of quality and safety.

• Assist in the identification, preparation and presentation of successful proposals for SEL equipment, services, and systems.

• Mentor and develop professional staff. May supervise as necessary.

• Model, teach, and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.

• Other duties as assigned.

This job might be for you if:

• B.S. In Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline

• 5+ years relevant application experience with electric power systems, industry practices, and proposal practices and philosophies

• Proven experience in project management, particularly in electrical power projects.

• Knowledge & understanding of electrical power systems, equipment, and industry standards.

• Excellent organizational and time management abilities to prioritize tasks and meet project deadlines.

• Solid problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to think strategically and analytically.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, capable of liaising with stakeholders at all levels.

• Proficient in project management software and tools.

Location

South Africa – Centurion

Why SEL? Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

We provide and take care of our employees with outstanding benefits, competitive pay, challenging work, and a rewarding career.

• Top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

• Varied leave plans like annual leaves, sick leaves, parental leaves etc. to maintain a healthy life balance

• Developmental programs like tuition assistance, internships, skill development courses and engineering development programs (EDP).

• Wellbeing benefits like free and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and reimbursable yearly gym membership

• International Travel Medical and Security Assistance to assist our traveling employees and accompanying family members worldwide

• Pension contribution

• Additional compensation for working on customer sites in the field based on eligibility

Pay Range Data

We base our starting pay offer on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.