Project Manager - Contractor

TFG (The Foschini Group); Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in retail operations seeks a Project Manager to oversee store builds and revamps. This role involves managing budgets, coordinating with various suppliers, and ensuring that all projects align with company standards. Candidates should hold a relevant qualification and have a strong background in project management or retail operations.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of Project Management or Retail Ops experience required.
• Strong computer skills necessary with good working knowledge of relevant tools.
• Ability to analyze information and present it effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage on site scope of works for store builds across TFG Trading Divisions.
• Forecast and manage budgets for new and revamp store builds.
• Negotiate with on-site suppliers and contractors for benefits to TFG.

Skills

Reconciliation and Analysis

Attention to detail

Time management

Planning skills

Strong business communication skills

Education

Relevant 3-year qualification – Architectural / Project Management

Tools

SAP

MS Projects

MS Excel

Job description

Key Responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Manage the total on site scope of works relating to new and revamp store builds across all TFG Trading Divisions
• Manage and coordinate the full delivery of store on site build including visual display requirements and all related suppliers and/or contractors
• Forecast, manage and reconcile budget allocated on new and revamp store builds.
• Source, negotiate and manage on-site suppliers and contractors.
• Manage all related TFG requirements to Landlord/Developers and negotiate to the benefit of TFG requirements.
• The ability to conceptualize store designs from CAD drawings of store design concepts.
  
  

Qualifications And Experience

• Relevant 3-year qualification – Architectural / Project Management
• Minimum of 3-5 years of Project Management Experience or Retail Ops experience
• Experience with SAP, MS Projects and MS Excel.
  
  

Skills

• Reconciliation and Analysis
• Strong computer skills with good working knowledge
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Planning skills
• Accounting and Reporting
• Cash Management
• Financial Risk Management
• Excellent project management skills
• Strong business communication skills with an ability to work well in a collaborative environment with senior executives
• Ability to draft commentary, analyse information to establish key messages, present information both visually and written
  
  

Behaviours

• Action Oriented - readily takes on new challenges and opportunities with a sense of urgency and eagerness
• Balances Stakeholders - effectively considers the diverse needs of various stakeholders
• Communicates Effectively - conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise and impactful manner
• Drives Results - sets ambitious goals and takes focused action to achieve desired outcomes to deliver measurable results
• Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
• Manages Complexity - interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
• Plans and Aligns - develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives
• Situational Adaptability - effectively adjusts their behaviour, approach, and decision-making based on the situation
  
  

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.