Leading international corrosion protection contractor and coatings manufacturer, has a vacancy for a Project Site Manager for 6 month contract period or until the project is completed.
The successful candidate must be able to start immediately.
No permanent employment is guaranteed after the project completion.
Desired Qualifications: Registered SACPCMP project manager.
Degree or National Diploma in Project Management Proficient in Excel, Word, MS Projects and PowerPoint (as a minimum) Valid and unendorsed driver's licence Desired Experience: Knowledge and working with FIDIC contracts will be an advantage.
Minimum 5 years' experience in project management.
Grit blasting, heavy-duty coatings and corrosion protection will be an advantage.
In-depth understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Good understanding of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act.
Compilation of procedures, site/project plans and associated documentation.
Strong business acumen Excellent assertiveness skills Be able to work under pressure Managing teams on site (contract work).
Desired Skills: Communication: Master verbal and written communication to convey project objectives, updates and feedback to all stakeholders.
Adaptability: Respond to project shifts and unforeseen challenges with flexibility.
Adjust strategies and plans to keep the project moving forward.
Problem-solving: Approach issues decisively.
Use critical thinking to analyse problems, devise solutions, and apply them effectively.
Leadership: Provide team leadership to inspire and motivate.
Guide team members, support their development, and cultivate a collaborative environment.
Organisational skills: Balance multiple tasks and priorities.
Map out schedules, allocate resources, and monitor project timelines to guide their team toward success.
Duties and responsibilities: The ideal candidate must be a leader who ensures everything runs smoothly and stays on schedule.
Connect the day-to-day work with the bigger picture, support the broader objectives of the company, and satisfy client needs.
Project planning: Initiate the planning process, clearly defining the project's scope, goals, and objectives.
Develop detailed plans, with the help of the project planner, outlining tasks, resources, timelines and deliverables, creating a solid foundation for project execution.
Team coordination: Direct the project team, assigning tasks based on members' skills and experience.
Unify team efforts by promoting collaboration, resolving conflicts and leading effective team meetings.
Risk management: Identify potential risks early, analyse their possible impact and develop mitigation strategies.
Be proactive to minimise disruptions to the project's schedule, quality, and budget.
Budget oversight: Track the spending and adjust as necessary to keep the project within financial boundaries while achieving fiscal efficiency.
Ensure payment certificates are accurate, approved and submitted as per contract requirements.
Client communication: Maintain open and transparent communication with team and clients.
Provide updates, respond to inquiries and use feedback to adapt project scope to meet or exceed client expectations.
Maintain quality standards: Implement and maintain quality control processes specified by the contract requirements, to ensure deliverables meet agreed-upon standards and satisfy client requirements.
Get regular feedback and updates from the Quality Manager.
Maintain SHE standards: Implement and maintain SHE program specified by the contract requirements, to ensure deliverables meet agreed-upon standards and satisfy client requirements.
Get regular feedback and updates from the SHE Manager.