Project Coordinator - Cape Town at Jacobs

We are on a growth trajectory and are looking for people to join our team and work towards a bright and prosperous future, while providing you with a great career path and growth.

Ideally you will have EPC project management experience, suitably qualified (technical / engineering / project management qualifications), with solid and lengthy field of experience to draw upon.

Key Competencies

Inspiration

• Clear decision-making ability with the facility to judge complex situations and assess when to escalate issues
• Ability to balance conflicting and changing demands through prioritisation and a pragmatic approach
• Enthusiasm, energy, passion and conviction

Integrity

• Ability to cope in a technically complex and fast-changing environment, and to respond calmly and rationally to changing aspirations in a deadline-driven situation
• Respecting confidentiality

Impact

• Strong planning and organising skills including the ability to manage several work streams simultaneously
• Determination and focus to drive projects through to implementation

Involvement

• Determination and focus to drive projects through to implementation
• Good influencing and persuasion skills with the ability to enthuse and inspire multidisciplinary teams and build successful relationships at all levels
• Good team player, self-motivated and able to work on own initiative

Here’s What You’ll Need

• Degree or equivalent in an engineering, construction or other related field (preferably Electrical, C&I, Mechatronics or Electro-Mechanical),
• Knowledge and / or practitioner of Project Management Practices having acquired or working towards a Professional Project Management qualification (PMP, etc.),
• Minimum 3 years track record of working on EPC projects within a technical and dynamic environment whilst ensuring high levels of safety, security and environmental responsibility
• NEC and / or FIDIC Contract management experience,
• Experience of managing subcontractors, consultants, and other parties throughout engineering projects, in a regulated environment.
• Proficient in the use of estimating scheduling, programming and risk tools
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, able to develop relationships and maintain effective networks