Project Manager at Fives

Key Responsibilities:

Project Leadership & Strategy:

• Oversee complex projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Lead the creation of detailed project execution plans with clear milestones, risks, and deliverables.
• Manage cross-functional sub-contractor teams, ensuring alignment and smooth execution.
• Drive operational excellence by applying industry best practices and FSM's standards.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Build and maintain long-term relationships with client stakeholders, ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, leveraging FSM’s solutions.
• Provide clear communication regarding project progress, challenges, and successes.

Financial & Risk Management:

• Take ownership of project budgets, ensuring cost management and financial performance.
• Regularly track project expenditures and ensure timely invoicing and financial reconciliation.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies to minimize project disruptions.

Operational Excellence:

• Ensure compliance with FSM's safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Leverage emerging technologies to optimize project outcomes and operational efficiencies.
• Champion continuous improvement across project management methodologies and processes.

Key Challenges & Impacts:

• Strategic Project Oversight: Manage projects with significant financial and operational impact, ensuring timely, on-budget delivery.
• Client Relationship Management: Maintain and enhance client relationships, ensuring repeat business and customer satisfaction.
• Financial & Risk Management: Ensure projects are financially viable, managing risks and costs while maintaining high standards.

Education & Qualifications

Required:

• Advanced Project Management certification (eg, PMP, PRINCE2).
• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field.

Desirable:

• ECSA registration, and affiliation with professional organizations (PMI, PMSA, SACPCMP).

Relevant Experience

Required:

• 10+ years of experience managing large, multi-disciplinary projects in engineering or manufacturing.
• Proven track record of delivering multi-million-dollar projects on time and within budget.
• Strong financial management and project risk mitigation skills.
• Advanced proficiency in project management software (eg, Microsoft Project, Primavera).

Desirable:

• Business development experience and successful identification of new project opportunities.
• Familiarity with global project management best practices (eg, Agile, Lean, Six Sigma).