Project Manager Developments

Nedbank Private Wealth; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Cape Town is seeking an experienced project manager specializing in construction. The role involves risk management and oversight of development loans, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Applicants should possess a degree in Quantity Surveying and relevant certifications with at least 5 years of applicable experience. This contract-based position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-8 years Quantity Surveying experience or 5 years experience in property development.
• Relevant certification in PM practises or methodology (PRINCE / PMBOK).
• Project Management experience with knowledge of town planning criteria.

Responsibilities

• Ensure pro-active contact with project stakeholders to monitor status.
• Manage building loan progress payments and compliance.
• Assess and verify building costs and risk profiles.

Skills

Project Management Methodology

Construction Management

Construction Estimating

Stakeholder Relationship Management

Data Analysis

Risk Management

Education

Professional Qualifications / Honours Degree

Diploma

BSc Degree (Quantity Surveying)

Tools

Microsoft Project

PMBOK

Visio

Job description

Location

Please note that this role is based in Cape Town and candidates applying in any other region will need to relocate.

Job Purpose

The facilitation and risk management on development loans funded by the Bank ensuring that construction projects adhere to Bank policies and procedures and that building draws are made in accordance with loan agreements thereby protecting the interests of the bank and its clients.

Job Responsibilities

• Project Monitoring : Ensure that pro‑active contact is maintained with developers joint venture partners and builders to keep abreast of the overall project status. Facilitating the development loan process and ensuring that projects are completed in line with approval and specifications provided to the Bank.
• Progress Payments : Manage building loan progress payments and compliance with any authorities zoning and subdivision conditions. Ensure that projects are completed in line with budgets and programmes provided to the Bank.
• Viability and Cost Assessment : Assess and verify the building and civils cost estimate contained in the viability presented by the developer.
• Keep up to date with changes in building / development costs viability financing structuring of development loans and management of property developments.
• Assess and monitor the risk / reward profile of the development. Taking a proactive approach on projects and highlighting risks and potential mitigants to all key stakeholders during the development process.
• Pre‑Condition Scrutiny : Ensure all conditions are met prior to payment including municipal approvals town planning approvals and contractual information on the project.
• Client Service : Build and maintain relationships with clients and all stakeholders.
• Advise on and monitor all sustainable elements on the building during construction
• Understanding and reporting on Green and sustainable elements in the building during construction.

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

• Professional Qualifications / Honours Degree
• Diploma

Preferred Qualification

BSc Degree (Quantity Surveying)

Essential Certifications

• Relevant certification in PM practises or methodology (PRINCE / PMBOK ETC)

Preferred Certification

Association of South African Quantity Surveyors (ASAQS)

EDGE expert accreditation would be an advantage

Minimum Experience Level

• Minimum of 5-8 years Quantity Surveying experience or a minimum of 5 years experience in building and / or property development.
• Project Management experience including a working knowledge of town planning criteria and environmental legislation would be a distinct advantage.

Types of Exposure

• Built and maintained stakeholder relationships
• Developed and Implemented Communications Strategy
• Risk Management
• Managed Self

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Relevant regulatory knowledge
• Cluster Specific Operational Knowledge
• Governance Risk and Controls
• Data analysis
• Relevant project management platform and tool knowledge
• Principles of financial management
• Information Technology concepts
• Project Tool Kit
• project management principles and methodologies

Behavioural Competencies

• Collaborating
• Continuous Learning
• Planning and Organizing
• Customer Orientation
• Monitoring Information
• Leveraging Feedback
• Earning Trust

Employment Equity Statement

Preference will be given to individual from underrepresented groups.

Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team at

Required Experience : IC

Key Skills

Project Management Methodology,Project / Program Management,Construction Estimating,Construction Experience,PMBOK,Visio,Construction Management,Project Management,Project Management Software,Microsoft Project,Project Management Lifecycle,Contracts

Employment Type :

Contract

Experience :

years

Vacancy :

1