Project Manager

Pedros Chicken; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known fast-food chain is looking for a Project Manager in KwaZulu-Natal to oversee the planning, coordination, and management of projects related to new store builds and renovations. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Project Management or a related field and at least four years of Project Management experience, preferably in the QSR and Retail sectors. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in tools like Microsoft Office are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 4 years Project Management experience.
• Experience in QSR and Retail projects preferred.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Development team with tasks for new store builds and revamps.
• Liaise with landlords and franchise partners during builds.
• Plan and setup new store builds from conception to completion.

Skills

Project Management

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Tech savvy

Education

Degree or Diploma in Project Management

Building and/or Quantity Surveying

Tools

Email

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for the planning, coordinating, overseeing and managing of projects from conception to completion within time, budget, and the highest quality. This will entail both new stores and revamps within the group’s portfolio.

Responsibilities

1. Assist the Development team with all tasks required in the build of new Pedros stores, or the revamp & remodel of existing stores.
2. Liaise with Landlords, Franchise Partners, and Operations during store builds.
3. Plan and setup new store build from Pre Beneficial-Occupation until final completion.
4. Determine the scope of works for revamp stores.
5. Programme and scheduling of work by contractors, suppliers, and internal distribution to ensure timeous completion.
6. Ensure that stores are built as per plan and specification.
7. Tender out the project to approved suppliers.
8. Ensure budgets and feasibility is done and signed off.
9. Engage with new suppliers/contractors where required.
10. Ensure build work / workmanship is of acceptable quality.
11. Add creative ideas to the design and look and feel of stores to keep them up to date with latest contemporary trends.
12. Ensure all compliance certificates are received.
13. Follow up and ensure all snags are completed timeously.

Requirements

1. Degree or Diploma in Project Management, Building and/or Quantity Surveying.
2. 4 years Project Management experience
3. Experience in QSR and Retail projects preferred.
4. Expert Email, Word, PowerPoint, Excel skills
5. Impeccable attention to detail
6. Impeccable organisational skills
7. Calm under pressure
8. Tech savvy