Project Engineer at Howden

The Big Picture:

• James Howden Holdings, a Division of Howden Africa (Pty) Ltd is looking for an experienced Project Engineer to execute turnkey projects in the mining & industrial sectors by leading project teams effectively and efficiently to ensure that all set goals and objectives are delivered in accordance with contractual obligations.

What needs to be done?

• Managing full scope on high value turnkey projects.
• Controlling finance by managing supplier commitments on projects while tracking and pursuing invoicing milestones to maintaining a favorable cash flow position.
• Actively managing changes, variations and amendments.
• Ensuring safety compliance on project sites as company’s appointed 16.2
• Managing subcontractors and their activities to complete projects safely, on time and to design specification.
• Attending client and site project progress meetings and reporting progress on status and risks to management.
• Managing contract and communicating with customers in line with conditions under which the contract is established
•  Tracking and complete handover of supplier documentation, as-built, manuals and data books on throughout the contract.
• Closing projects on completion.
• Adhere to Sarbanes Oxley and AX controls

What do you need to bring?

• BSc / BEng/ BTech Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Must have a Project Management Professional Certification
• Minimum 7 years experience managing large projects.
• Understanding of project management processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of NEC and/or FIDIC conditions of contract
• Process plant experience would be beneficial
• Good negotiation skills.
• Customer-facing experience and strong communication skills a must.