Job Description

Our client, a leading Design and Project Implementation Company who specialize in Office Interior Design, Refurbishments and Upgrades is looking to hire a Project Manager, currently based in Johannesburg, but looking to relocate to Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.

The successful candidate will be reporting to the Associate: Head of Implementation and will be responsible for the project life, from implementation to close out. This includes but is not limited to project commercials, project procurement, site & contractor management, client managing, meeting management, time management, cost management

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of multiple projects
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant internal stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Ensure resource availability and allocation
• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
• Measure performance using appropriate project management tools and techniques
• Report and escalate to management as needed
• Manage the relationship with the client and relevant stakeholders
• Perform risk management to minimize potential risks
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project
• Delegate project tasks based on junior staff members' individual strengths, skill sets, and experience levels
• Track project performance, specifically to analyse the successful completion of short and long-term goals
• Meet budgetary objectives and make adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysis
• Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with clients as well as other staff members
• Use and continually develop leadership skills
• Attend conferences and training as required to maintain proficiency
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Develop spreadsheets, diagrams and process maps to document needs

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in appropriate field of study / equivalent work experience i.e. shop fitting commercial spaces
• Proven working experience in Project Management within Turnkey fit-out / Construction sectors essential
• Project Management Professional (PMP) / PRINCE II certification is a plus
• Experience with project management software tools e.g. MS Projects / similar

Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Developing and Tracking Budgets
• Coaching
• Supervision
• Process Improvement
• Planning
• Performance Management
• Inventory Control
• Leadership
• Detail-Oriented
• Risk Management
• Negotiation
• Cost Control
• Critical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Analytical Skills
• Technical Skills

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