Contract

Project Manager - Midrand, Gauteng - Job ID 3836

Our client is looking to employ a Project Manager on a year contract to join their team of specialists on various projects managing refurbishments, plant audits, field service jobs and maintenance of separation and related equipment.

**Position details**:
Type: Contract
Reports to: Manager Service
Primary Purpose:
Managing of refurbishments, plant audits, field service jobs and Maintenance of Separation and related equipment.

Stationed at Head Office but will be traveling to sites as and when required.

As the Service department supports mostly customers, that is in full operation, the delivery time will be most critical, avoiding production loses.

Project size range from R20,000.00 - R12,000,000.00 in value, with duration from 1 day to 6 months.

Currently it varies from 45 to 60 projects per year.

Travel requirements: Yes to various sites

Job description / core competencies:
Help define project scope, goals, and deliverables.

Define tasks and required resources.

Collect and manage drawings.

Coordinate and manage site team (2 - 50 people) manage budget.

Procurement and expediting of material supply.

Allocate project resources.

Manage and review all QC documents (External QC inspector).

Create a schedule and critical timeline.

Track deliverables.

Support and direct site teams.

Monitor and report on project progress.

Present to stakeholders’ report on progress.

Implement and manage change when necessary.

Evaluate and assess the results of project.

Export and import documentations.

Compile close out report on completion.

Reporting:
Weekly:
Project progress Project changes Projects Budget (Estimate to Actual) Site Crew allocation.

Monthly:
Projects ready to close out (With expected Margins)

Projects closed out during previous months.

Site crew allocation - 3 months forecast.

Key accountabilities of position:
Maintain/improve project margin as set out during sales phase.

Maintain/improve project delivery time as set out during sales phase.

Invoice within 5 working days of milestone/completion.

Close out job within 20 working days of final invoice.

Maintain project files for auditing purposes (Standard documents include client purchase order / client change order (if required)).

**Location**: Midrand, Gauteng

**Job Qualifications, Skills & Experience**:
Applicable technical qualification.

Minimum 10-year experience in site execution. Portfolio of evidence is a requirement.

Experience in hydraulic installation and commissioning.

Experience in electrical and control installation, commissioning and fault finding.

Experience in high-speed rotating equipment installation and commissioning.

Experience in general engineering.

Well-developed oral and written communication skills, particularly in dealing with customers, suppliers, and colleagues on higher, equal, and lower levels. Initiative, energy, and an eye for detail with an ability to think laterally and do complex problem solving.

Ability to co-ordinate several projects, running concurrent ensure that all deadlines are met.

Working knowledge of separation or similar machines.

The ability to work to deadlines and adapt a flexible approach to meet the requirements of Site business.

Good skills in the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) MS Projects ERP system experience (Accountmate - no prior experience needed).

Procurement Budgeting control.

**Company Description**:
Globally leading supplier of plants, equipment, and services for hydro-power stations, the pulp and paper industry, the metalworking and steel industries, and for solid/liquid separation in the municipal and industrial sectors as well as for animal feed and biomass pelleting. Other important business segments include automation and service business