Project Manager

West Coast Personnel; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

West Coast Personnel is seeking a Project Coordinator/Manager to oversee construction projects from planning through completion. The role involves coordinating resources, timelines, and deliverables with the operations team and subcontractors to ensure contractual obligations are met and client expectations are achieved.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience in the built environment, with preference for formal project management qualifications and exposure to fire protection projects.

Qualifications

• Formal qualification in project management preferred (NQF Level 6) in construction or built environment.
• Significant relevant experience may be accepted in place of a qualification.
• 3–5 years of experience managing construction or built environment projects.
• Experience in fire protection projects is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Review project requirements and plan resources, timelines, and deliverables.
• Finalize project plans with the operations team and communicate expectations to the project team.
• Define tasks, materials, dependencies, and timelines.
• Work with subcontractors and suppliers to confirm plans and sign agreements.
• Oversee all project activities, track progress, and resolve issues.
• Identify and address risks or delays.
• Keep detailed project records and ensure all contractual obligations are met.
• Prepare for inspections and make sure all requirements are completed.
• Finalize projects by testing, handing over documents, and getting client approval.

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning and Resources
  • Review project requirements and plan resources, timelines, and deliverables.
  • Finalize project plans with the operations team and communicate expectations to the project team.
  • Define tasks, materials, dependencies, and timelines.
  • Work with subcontractors and suppliers to confirm plans and sign agreements.
• Project Management
  • Oversee all project activities, track progress, and resolve issues.
  • Identify and address risks or delays.
  • Keep detailed project records and ensure all contractual obligations are met.
  • Prepare for inspections and make sure all requirements are completed.
  • Finalize projects by testing, handing over documents, and getting client approval.
• Financial Management
  • Create project budgets based on quotes and designs.
  • Monitor expenses and adjust plans to stay within budget.
  • Track overall profitability and address any issues.
  • Prepare invoices and payment requests based on project progress.
• Health, Safety, and Compliance
  • Ensure that all projects meet safety and compliance standards.
  • Train service providers and monitor their compliance.
• Sales and Marketing Support
  • Assist sales team by providing technical input and identifying new opportunities.
• Reporting
  • Provide regular updates on project performance, budgets, and subcontractor results.

Requirements

• A formal qualification (NQF Level 6) in Project Management in the construction or built environment is preferred.
• Significant relevant experience may be accepted in place of a qualification.
• 3–5 years of experience managing construction or built environment projects.
• Experience in fire protection projects is a bonus.

Skills and Competencies

• Planning and decision-making
• Influencing and collaboration
• Organizing and prioritizing
• Budget and contract management
• Risk and quality control
• Communication and reporting
• Managing subcontractors