Project Manager

There is an exciting opportunity to join the Nando's Property team as a Project Manager based at our Central Kitchen Office.

You’ll be mentored by the relevant Director of Property and Development and we’ll also spice up your development with our Nando’s induction, leadership and development programs. We recognize and reward you with our flexible compensation and benefits such as medical aid, provident fund as well as our Nando’s wellness programme that will assist in both your family and professional work life.

The Project Manager is accountable for the timeous design and development of new and revamped restaurants in accordance with operational and Brand standards through effective project management of construction projects including the management of and interface with contractors, suppliers and internal / external stakeholders.

At Nando’s, we take pride in “the people that makes the chicken”.

Do you have the courage? The journey begins here

**Minimum Requirements**:
Grade 12 or equivalent qualification NQF level 4

5 years’ experience in project management with a focus on design and development and exposure to quantity surveying, construction, design, project management, budget management and supplier management
- Advantageous_
- _Quantity surveying qualification_
- _Project management qualification_
- _Construction management qualification_
- Knowledge_
- Knowledge of relationship management with consultants, engineers and town councils (Advanced)
- Knowledge of strategic retail positioning (Intermediate)
- Knowledge of Quantity Surveying (Intermediate)
- Knowledge of feasibilities (Intermediate)
- Decision making skills (Advanced)
- Project management skills (Advanced)
- Risk management skills (Advanced)
- Financial Skills (Intermediate)

**Duties and Responsibilities**:
**Project Management (70%)**
- Conduct surveys of approved sites to determine optimal Casa design
- Work with the Regional General Managers and their teams in order to provide guidance to Designers regarding Casa layouts and specifications
- Oversee the completion of drawings by Designers
- Obtain quotes and costings from external service providers and manage
- Review project proposals and plans in order to determine time frames, procedures, project staffing requirements and the allocation of available resources for the various phases of the project
- Provide a detailed project execution plan covering all aspects of the project
- Monitor project administration and progress against project plan
- Develop and manage the scope, schedule and budget of assigned projects and report progress to the Head of Projects SA on a regular basis
- Monitor the efficient use of materials and equipment
- Monitor the contractual performance of the project
- Oversee the effective building process and all applicable trades of new or revamped Casa sites
- Ensure that project budget is available for the procurement of equipment and resources for all construction projects
- Supervise project activities in order to ensure that the project is executed in accordance with established designs and take appropriate action to minimise the impact of deviations
- Manage quality throughout the design and build process, conducting final snag-list inspections and approving final payment of contractors
- Lead project meetings and communicate information related to each function’s requirements
- Resolve any problems that may arise during project execution
- Prepare reports and updates for stakeholders in order to ensure a clear understanding of project status
- Collect and collate information from the project team and update project documentation as required
- Document any non-compliance from landlords and forward this information to the Head of Property

**Stakeholder and Relationship Management (10%)**
- Liaise with developers, contractors and suppliers to ensure that project objectives are met within time and quality targets
- Negotiate with contractors and suppliers to ensure that projects remain within budget and delivered on time
- Forecast future projects and resource requirements
- Influence a range of internal and external stakeholders and partners in order to ensure collaboration and commitment to the project and achievement of the project milestones
- Secure stakeholder input in order to manage the day-to-day operations of the project
- Communicate with the relevant stakeholders to highlight any potential issues

**Project Budget and Financial Management (20%)**
- Manage budgets for all projects and communicate this information to the relevant stakeholders
- Develop and obtain approval for project budgets, ensuring adherence to project scope
- Authorise project expenditure in accordance with the project budget
- Administer financial tracking systems to monitor project costs and estimates
- Manage the financial aspects of contracts and report on cost information
- Responsible management of capex in projects to ensure return on capital expe