Project Manager - Contractor at The Foschini Group

The Foschini Group; Parow; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail group is seeking a Project Manager to oversee the on-site management of store builds across various divisions. The role involves coordinating contractors, managing budgets, and ensuring that the projects align with company standards. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant degree and have substantial project management experience, coupled with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of Project Management Experience or Retail Ops experience.
• Experience with SAP, MS Projects and MS Excel.
• Strong business communication skills with an ability to work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Manage on-site scope for new and revamp store builds.
• Forecast, manage and reconcile project budgets.
• Source and manage on-site suppliers and contractors.

Skills

Reconciliation and Analysis

Strong computer skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Planning skills

Accounting and Reporting

Cash Management

Financial Risk Management

Project management skills

Business communication skills

Education

Relevant 3-year qualification - Architectural / Project Management

Tools

SAP

MS Projects

MS Excel

Job description

Package & Remuneration
JOB DESCRIPTION

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

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