AddressRole and Responsibilities
- Work hand-in-hand with the project team to create a mutual understanding of the project strategy based on the requirements of the job (Forecast movements of Project Team from Project to Project)
- Conduct in-depth reviews and analysis of all project or contract documents so as to be familiar with every detail and/or requirement (Know sow inside out, contract drawings, job folder tips, tool box prestart)
- Oversee projects as they are being carried out to make sure that the work is done according to outlined specifications
- Work with safety units in a bid to plan and manage safety programs for each project and make sure that all aspects of safety are reached
- Help Site Foreman and Estimators in the arrangement and analysis of projects and scheduling of reports on projects (offer support to meet deadlines)
- To conform with project timetable and program sequencings
- Convey project needs from the site manager to the management of the firm. For example, in a case whereby extra funds or Recourses are needed for the completion of a project, the site manager communicates the situation to the management of the company.
- Assist in the maintenance, development, and enhancement of the company’s relationship with contractors in a bid to produce strategic partnership
- Train and mentor employees in areas of project management and customer relation.
- Provide status updates to the Site Manager for consolidated project reporting and attend weekly meetings
- Work within and promote company procedures and policies and ensure they are implemented and tracking
- Oversee the procurement and delivery of materials to site and compile cost reports to ensure projects are completed within time and budget requirements.
- Conduct P/L reports for management and reviews with the Director ongoing and on completion
- Allocate Projects to site manager & contractors provide support to employees, forecast the next 12-24 months of work flow. Assist in the preparation of large Project Tender Proposals
- Job wraps up on lessons learned on the project
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Good and effective communication skills
- Good analytical and organizational abilities are of great importance
- Possess good leadership ability, as well as ability to work as part of a team or even lead a team when called upon
- Ability to read and interpret specifications
- Ability to be proactive and also to foresee events and react appropriately towards them
- The ability to multitask and strategize in different situations is also relevant
- Ability to work and carry out projects within a stipulated time frame or deadline
- Bachelor’s degree in civil & construction management
Preferred Skills
- Sound knowledge of the building & construction industry
- Previous estimating experience, highly regarded
- Relevant building trade qualification, preferably in carpentry & Formwork
- Excellent organisational & time management skills
- Strong computer skills
- Confident & professional phone manner
- Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
- Ability to build effective relationships & be empathetic to the needs of the client
- Dispute resolution skills
- Positive attitude & sound work ethic
- Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities
- Familiarity with OHS practices, legislations & regulations
- Familiarity with current market rates & trades
- Current & valid motor vehicle licence
