Project Engineer: Petrochemical: 2 Year FTC: Cape TownTo be responsible for the co-ordination and implementation of project management structures and accountable for the overall success of specific projects. The individual must be able to act in both a project management as well as a mechanical engineering design function.Receivers of your work: Directors + ClientsProjects in progressComplexity of project technologyClient/project timescalesAvailable budgetMagnitude (value) of projectOutput of your Work:What you must provide to your customers:Preparation of mechanical engineering designs, scope of work & specifications, primarily in the field of projects involving pharmaceuticals, food, chemicals & manufacturing as well as water & wastewater.Co-ordinating the efforts of other project staff (various disciplines) to meet project schedules and deliverablesPreparation, monitoring and control of project scheduleDevelopment, monitoring and control of project cost schedule (capital and manhour costs)Direct liaison with clients on project mattersCo-ordination and recording of internal and client project meetingsCo-ordinating draughting effortPreparation of detailed purchase specifications and equipment data sheetsPreparing bills of quantitiesIssuing and evaluating tendersAssist in preparation of contracts both with clients and suppliersPreparation and issuing of purchase orders and expediting delivery of goodsLiaising with suppliers during the procurement cycle on all technical issuesCritiquing supplier designs and incorporating these into overall designManaging contractors during constructionCompetencies Needed:Meticulous attention to detail l Good interpersonal skills l Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines l Good written and verbal communication skills (English) l Ability to work independently l Team player l good organising and planning skills l Ability to self-motivate l Good managerial skillsAbility to successfully motivate others + mentor others + Good self-esteemGood administrative skills + Good physical healthKey Performance Areas:Preparation of commissioning/qualification schedules and supervision/assistance in commissioning/qualification proceduresEvaluating supplier invoices for paymentEnsuring compliance to OHS act and other statutes and regulationsManagement of ad hoc problems during project execution and implementation of suitable contingency plansResponsible for the development of other discipline engineersAssisting company directors with marketingAd hoc tasks as requested by managementComply with company HR Policy and Procedures manualEducation + Training:Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering/BTech/S4Preferably ten years post-graduate work experienceMinimum five years' experience in a project environment.Post-graduate qualification in project management would be an advantageKnowledge and application of various types of engineering contracts, e.g. FIDIC, NEC and CIDBComputer literacy (MS Project and MS Office)Knowledge and application of OHSA