Pretoria: Project Manager posted by People Dimension

Job Description/Duties:

• Project Planning: Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, budget, and resource allocation, considering mechanical and electrical requirements.
• Stakeholder Management: Liaise with clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements, address concerns, and ensure alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Resource Management: Allocate resources effectively, including labor, materials, and equipment, to meet project milestones and objectives.
• Budget Management: Monitor project finances closely, tracking expenses, managing change orders, and implementing cost-control measures to ensure adherence to budgetary constraints.
• Schedule Management: Oversee project schedules, identifying critical path activities, monitoring progress, and proactively addressing delays or issues to maintain project timelines.
• Quality Assurance: Implement quality control processes to ensure that construction work meets industry standards, regulatory requirements, and client expectations.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize project disruptions, safety hazards, and financial losses.
• Safety Compliance: Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, implement safety protocols, conducting regular site inspections, and promoting a culture of safety among project team members.
• Procurement and Subcontracting: Manage the procurement process for mechanical and electrical components, equipment, and subcontractors, including vendor selection, contract negotiation, and performance evaluation.
• Communication: Facilitate clear and effective communication among project team members, providing regular updates, resolving conflicts, and fostering a collaborative work environment.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: A bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field is typically required. Advanced degrees or certifications in project management are advantageous.
• Experience: Previous experience in project management within the construction industry, with exposure to mechanical and electrical aspects, is essential. Experience managing projects involving HVAC systems, electrical installations, or other MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) components is highly desirable.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, construction methods, building codes, and industry best practices is necessary for effectively managing projects with MEP requirements.
• Project Management Skills: Proficiency in project management methodologies, tools, and software (e.g.Microsoft Project) is essential for planning, scheduling, and tracking project progress.

Please mail your CV to hr3 (at) peopledimension (dot) co (dot) za

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 2 weeks, if you do not hear from us by then your application for this position was unsuccessful, but you have been added to our database for future vacancies.