- Gauteng
- Salary: R35 000.00 - R40 000.00 Per Month
- Job Type: Contract
- Sectors: Construction Engineering
- Reference: ASSIST_PM
Vacancy Details
Employer: Jobnet Recruitment
- Job Title: Assistant Project Manager - Water & Wastewater
- Position location: Hybrid (Tuesdays & Wednesdays at offices based in Krugersdorp)
- Candidate Ideal Location: Potchefstroom, North West
- Position type: 1-year contract position, with a view to establish a longer-term relationship with the Company
- Salary offered: R35 000 – R40 000 CTC p/m
- Start date: ASAP
Overview
The company needs an experienced Assistant Project Manager with a well-rounded understanding of water & wastewater design-build & commission type projects. This role to support the Project Manager who manages various other projects within the organization & the scope of this specific project requires support to the Project Manager.
- The candidate must demonstrate a well-rounded knowledge of the principles of Project Management and must be conversant and demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the knowledge areas as defined by the PMI (PMBok standards).
- Practical applications of the principles of Project Management must be demonstrated.
- Preference will be given to candidates with experience in water related projects.
Key Responsibilities
Assist the Project Manager to managing the project from Appointment to Close-out throughout all the Process Groups & Knowledge areas required to satisfy the specifications of the contract.
- Developing Project Charter & Scope
- Project Execution Plan
- Project Revenue, Budget & associated Cost
- Project Program
- Staffing the Project (building a team)
- Quality Management
- Safety Management
- Stakeholder & Communication management
- Risk Management
- Procurement & Contracting Management
- Site & Sub-contractor management & other site related activities
- Development & delivering of key reports both internal & external
- Commissioning Management
- Taking Over of Works management
- Project Close-out
Outcomes of responsibilities as examples:
- Responsible for the Projects Account, Compiling of Application for Payment for the Main Works, Variation Order Applications for Payment, Claims Application for Payment,
- Commercial Management, commercial issues related to Claims under Extension of Time, Labour relation agreements, Force Majeure etc.
- Commercial Management of contractual requirements
- Project Control Manager, managing the Controls of Cost, Resources, Procurement, Quality, planning of overall activities
- Progress report and risk report
- Submit and attend Health and safety monthly report meetings
- Submit and attend quality report meetings
- Respond to employer letters
- Write letters of notification and queries
- Claim letters for additional work
- Submit Request for quote
- Submit request for information
- Attend commercial meetings with employer
- Attend daily progress meetings
- Attend weekly progress meetings
- Attend monthly progress meetings
- Participate in value engineering sessions as necessary to reduce cost.
- Submitting monthly claims and invoicing
- Prepare monthly cost reports
- Prepare and issue cash flow projections to employer as well as internally
- Prepare monthly procurement schedule
- Approve orders
- Approve and appoint sub-contractors
- Draft SLA contracts with sub-contractors
- Approve sub-contractors progress claims
- Manage site office personnel
- Manage sub-contractors & labour relations
- Establish and oversee project close out documentation and processes through to completion.
- Negotiate, resolve and close out any outstanding change orders, quality issues or disputes.
- Process and track any final invoices, payment applications, retention payments, etc.
- Prepare and submit final project accounting and budget.
Required Skills
- Project Management: 3 to 4 years
- EPC Projects: 3 to 4 years
- PMI (Pmbok Standards) : 3 to 4 years
- Water Related Projects: 3 to 4 years
- Engineering & Construction Environment: 3 to 4 years
Candidate Requirements
Notes
- The appointment would be a fixed term non-permanent appointment.
- The duration of the contract would be 12 months with a view to establish a longer-term relationship with the Company.
- The candidate must be willing to travel.
Preferred Education
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related engineering degree, construction management, or related field.
- In-depth knowledge of project management methodologies (PMBOK), tools, and techniques
- Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and effectively manage competing priorities and deadlines.
Recommended Experience
- Min 3 years’ experience in EPC projects as a project manager or project engineer.
- Proven Track Record of successfully delivering complex projects on time, within budget, and to client satisfaction.
Required skills
- Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking and analytical skills.
- Proven track record in delivering high-quality programs/projects.
- Able to display exceptionally strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Able to develop and maintain long-term relationships with all members of the team.
- Ability to present to project manager to gain approvals.
- Passionate about solving complex challenges within aggressive timelines.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Projects and other relevant software platforms.
- Expedite various elements of the project to meet budget & time constraints.
Ideal candidate profile
- The ideal candidate is a Project Manager who is a motivated self-starter with a positive attitude, high level of personal integrity, and who thrives in a collaborative team environment with a passion to finalize projects successfully.
- Strong people & team leadership capability Lead, motivate, and develop project team members to maximize their potential and contribution to project success.
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