National Projects Manager at Hollywoodbets

• We have an amazing opportunity for a National Projects Manager to be based in Umhlanga, Durban. Do you think you have what it takes to be our newest Purple Star?
• The successful candidate will be responsible for being a supportive role to the Head of Projects, Maintenance and Facilities, to manage the retail, mobile, foundation and commercial managers within the Groups entities; to oversee administrators and coordinators. The National Projects Manager will oversee the management of all site improvements, building alternations, new builds, design, floor planning, planning submissions and applications. The ideal candidate will compile project reports, project capex, capital expenditure forecasts and expenditure reports. Implementing Standard Operating Procedures and Processes.

With Hollywoodbets You Will:

• Innovate and create as part of a like-minded, authentic Team eager to achieve goals.
• Embrace challenges and the thrill of working in a vibrant and fast-paced industry.
• Grow with our development plans and culture that allows you to further your career.

You Bring:

• 5 – 7 years Project Management experience
• 5 – 7 years Construction Management experience
• 5 – 7 years Team Management experience
• Planning and Design skills
• Code 08 Driver’s license

What You’ll Do For The Brand:

• Team and Projects Management:
• Manage the retail, mobile, foundation and commercial managers within the group entities.
• Oversee administrators and coordinators.
• Management of standard building practices, project management, processes and procedures for site improvements, building alterations and new builds.
• Implement and manage Standard Operating Procedures and Processes.
• Manage all planning submissions and applications for the Group.
• Manage quantity surveying, tender processes and reviewing of all capex, capital expenditure forecast and quotations. Manage national specifications.
• Oversee all ongoing and proposed alteration and new builds.
• Assists with identifying sites for new branches within scope, according to customer type and profile of our retail business nationally
• Project manage the retail branch expansions for new business / branch relocations/ branch and building renovations nationally
• Manage a team of construction professionals (Interior designers, Quantity Surveyors, Architects, project consultants and engineers) to create floorplans and branch layouts for approval and implementation, taking into account customer and product requirements and needs to maximize the brand and profitability
• Consider cost/profitability factors during this process
• Work closely with the operations and design team to scope branch branding requirements, fittings requirements and new concepts for branches in terms of flow as well as look and feel
• Implement sound project management principles to ensure that branch adheres to operational requirements and is in the required operational condition within set timeframes for trading. Ensure proper planning, forecasting and scoping to determine magnitude of functions and resource, time, cost allocations
• Hands on management of building contractors (plumbing, electrical, air-conditioning, etc.) and close liaison with landlords
• Overseeing of CSI and Foundation projects (Repairs, Alternations and new builds)
• Responsible for branch closures to ensure branch is in required conditions upon exit in terms of requirements from landlords and also removal of fittings where applicable
• Working with Health and Safety to ensure all construction compliance certificates are up to date
• Compile reports and capital expenditure for head of department.
• Oversee the retail and maintenance master plans and weekly/monthly reporting.

What You’ll Bring To The Team:

• High attention to detail
• Good time management skills
• Ability to display cost management skills
• Follow process in order to ensure high quality output
• Consistently delivers required business
• Ability to manage building and facilities projects that meet quality requirements
• Ability to design and implement work plans linked to business objectives