Project Manager

AFMS Group (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Manager to oversee multiple projects, ensuring client satisfaction and project profitability. This role involves developing project scopes, managing budgets, and maintaining high-quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build lasting client relationships. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will be valued and where you can make a significant impact in the built environment sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years project management experience on multiple projects.
• Registered with SACPCMP as a CPM or on track for registration.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects ensuring client value and project profitability.
• Prepare tender documents and draft policies for new tenders.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Budget Management

Risk Management

Strategic Thinking

Education

Grade 12

Diploma/Degree in Built Environment

Job description

Key Accountabilities / Principal Responsibilities

1. Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring client value, retention, risk containment, and project profitability.
2. Develop scope of works and detailed specifications.
3. Communicate project plans with relevant stakeholders.
4. Monitor and manage project progress and budgets.
5. Ensure projects meet milestones within timeframes, quality, and cost requirements.
6. Retain and develop client relationships; review projects and develop new strategies based on experience.
7. Manage project budgets, including budgeting, costing, estimating, and planning.
8. Compile scope of works and prepare costing for project resources.
9. Invoice projects monthly as per contractual agreements and re-negotiate fees when necessary.
10. Manage scope creep and budgets against projected costs.
11. Provide financial reports to stakeholders.
12. Identify, mitigate, and manage risks; make decisions on behalf of clients and the business during project execution.

Quality Management

• Manage contractors to deliver high-quality, professional services.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Implement management protocols to ensure productivity and project quality.

Reports

• Report project status to stakeholders.
• Manage client and contractor correspondence and minutes.

Contracts Management

• Familiarize with JBCC, COIDA, NEC, FIDIC, GCC contracts.
• Ensure strict adherence to contracts and manage queries accordingly.

Compile Tenders

• Prepare tender documents and draft policies and finances for new tenders.

Business Development and Sales

• Identify and evaluate business opportunities and prospective clients.
• Represent the company at industry events and network to find opportunities.
• Develop relationships, present proposals, and submit tenders.
• Act as a professional contact for clients on project management projects.

Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12; Diploma/Degree in Built Environment.
• Minimum 3 years project management experience on multiple projects.
• Experience in project planning, resource leveling, tender compilation, and costing.
• Registered with SACPCMP as a CPM or on track for registration.

Functional Competencies

• Planning and Organizing, Drive for Results, Decision Making, Managing Performance, Information Gathering, Strategic Thinking, Entrepreneurial Orientation.

Additional Skills

• Ability to take on additional responsibilities, make strategic and operational decisions, and communicate effectively.

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