PROJECT MANAGER (CAPE TOWN)

SFI Facilities Management Pty Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the HVAC industry is seeking a Project Manager in Cape Town. The role involves managing full project life cycles, developing project plans, and leading teams to ensure successful project delivery. The ideal candidate will have a relevant engineering qualification and extensive experience in HVAC projects. Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage vendor relationships are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years demonstrable Project Management experience.
• 5-10 years experience in HVAC Service Industry is advantageous.
• Must reside in Cape Town and be available immediately.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of full project life cycle from initiation to deployment.
• Provide on-site leadership for project teams and manage project goals.
• Prepare estimates and detailed project plan for all phases.

Skills

Project Management methodologies

Negotiating vendor contracts

Analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Education

Relevant Engineering Qualification in Technical Field

Tools

Industry specific software for load estimating

CAD

Job description

VACANCY	PROJECT MANAGER (CAPE TOWN)
INTRODUCTION AND ROLE CONTEXT	The HVAC Project Manager is responsible for the delivery of HVAC projects through its various stages that will include the design, facilitation, estimation, project implementation, client liaison, commissioning and close-out. Strong HVAC Industry and project experience mandatory (last 5 years) coupled with formal HVAC Trade Qualification mandatory. Note this is not a junior role and requires specialised HVAC technical background.
Role Responsibility	Full project life cycle ownership: successful project delivery will include full implementation from initiation to deployment for one major or several minor initiatives simultaneously. Report on project success criteria results, metrics, test and deployment management activities. Develop and manage all aspects of project and program engagement from planning, external vendor relationships, communications, resources, budget, change, risks and issues. Provide on-site leadership for project team by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones. Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel. Provide status reporting regarding project milestones, deliverable, dependencies, risks and issues, communicating across leadership Prepare estimates and detailed project plan for all phases of the project Produce month-end profit claims Approval of Purchase Orders/Requisitions to vendors Approval of vendor invoices Prepare estimates Process Management Relationship and Communication Management Service and Delivery
Required Qualification and experience	Relevant Engineering Qualification in Technical Field, e.g. Mechanical. 5 -10 Years Experience in HVAC Service Industry (advantageous) 5 Years demonstrable Project Management experience
Knowledge	Proven ability to demonstrate a drive for results and accountability of business needs Project Management methodologies Experience negotiating vendor contracts Experience drafting and submitting budget proposals and recommending subsequent budget changes where necessary Experience in successfully leading projects and programs to on-time, on-schedule and within budget close Experience leading, motivating and managing various project and program team sizes, including internal and external resources, while holding team accountable for performance Flexible with proven ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities Industry specific software for load estimating, duct estimating and CAD Understands complex technical air-conditioning concepts. Possesses demonstrated work experience with more than one recognised brand of air-conditioning system.
Compulsory Criteria	Must reside in Cape Town and be available immediately Meet minimum experience and qualifications above.
Disclaimer	Candidates who meet the requirements above may submit an updated copy of your CV. Should you not hear from us within 21 days from submission date, consider your application to be unsuccessful. SFI reserves the right to withdraw and/or re-advertise this position should suitable candidates not be shortlisted; Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to high volume of job applications.