Project Manager

Scicustom; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in architectural millwork is seeking a Project Manager with a strong background in construction. The role involves coordinating projects, managing schedules, and ensuring quality standards are met. Ideal candidates will have a degree in construction and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Two to five years’ experience as a Project Manager with construction related experience.
• Technical & practical knowledge and experience in woodworking.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of the project including scheduling, production, and installation.
• Serve as the primary contact between the customer and operations.
• Track the status of suppliers and subcontractors.

Skills

Scheduling

Client Relationship

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction related curriculum

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Ameriscan Designs is an American-based millwork construction company that specializes in providing architectural millwork, custom cabinetry, plastic laminates, complex solid surface fabrication, architectural doors and frames as well as metals, glass, stone and upholstery. With more than 30 years in the business, Ameriscan has earned its reputation as one of the nation’s top suppliers of high-quality custom commercial and hospitality millwork and furniture. The company has been experiencing steady sales growth due to superior quality & world-class customer service. Our manufacturing philosophy is to build everything on site, so that we may control quality and offer the shortest lead-time in the industry.

Ameriscan Designs is interested in hiring a Project Manager with extensive experience managing high-end corporate projects. Background in General Construction may be adaptable. This position is primarily responsible for coordinating all aspects of the project including scheduling, production, and installation.

Responsibilities

• Position requires knowledge to perform the job, ability to apply the knowledge and the personal traits/values to achieve the necessary results.
• Serve as the primary contact between the customer and operations.
• Must meet short and unpredictable deadlines.
• Prepare paperwork in advance to relieve supervisor of many administrative tasks
• Track the status of suppliers and subcontractors who will build or install product. Visit their facilities to monitor quality and production.
• Anticipate and balance the workload.
• Distribute all details, drawings and information to Engineering Department. Retrieve information for engineers. Alert customers when information is not available.
• Review production documents for conformity to architect's documents and the company's estimates.
• Check jobsite and attend meetings on a routine basis to verify manpower, environmental conditions, installation procedures and quality.
• Review and complete punch lists expeditiously.
• Actively participates on internal team(s) that focus on continuous improvement of the business.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in an accredited construction related curriculum, (BSCE, BSCM, BSAE, etc.)
• Two to five years’ experience as a Project Manager with construction related experience.
• Both technical & practical knowledge and experience in woodworking.
• Demonstrated proficiency in these areas: scheduling, client relationship, interpersonal skills, computer skills, safety/insurance, ability to communicate, both written and oral.
• Proficient in PC-based scheduling and spreadsheet applications, which include Excel and Word.