Senior Project Manager at Unique Group

About the job

We require the services of an academically qualified and well-experienced Senior Project Manager.

A Bachelor’s Degree or other relevant Tertiary Qualification in Engineering or related field is required complimented by not less than 8+ years’ plus solid experience as a Senior/Lead Project Engineer or Project Manager in Technical Projects in an Industrial environment. This will enable him/her to plan, execute, and finalise projects in accordance with the Integrated Management System, Company Health & Safety Policy, Department Standard Operating Procedures and within budget whilst managing a team of project engineers/junior project engineers.

Key performance areas but not limited to the following:

• Management and successful execution of projects with strict contractual constraints, including contract administration, resolution of disputes, tight control of the execution schedule in conjunction with internal stakeholders, Client, and sub-contracted services

• Manage the execution of the design, manufacture and testing of diving related machinery, equipment, and complete diving systems

• Supervising the concept designs, preparing of proposals, preliminary sizing of structures, pressure vessels & systems

• Managing internal and/or external design work in terms of keeping to schedules, budgets and best practices

• Act as Project Technical liaison with the engineering office through all phases of the project

• Act as Single point responsible for progress monitoring and expediting of the design, Procurement, build and commissioning phases of the project’s delivery of Scope of Work

• Ensure effective communication between departments of the organization for alignment regarding project requirements

• Manufacturing subcontractor management

• Budget control over all aspects of a turnkey projects, i.e., conceptualisation, design, procurement, manufacturing, assembly, integration, installation, and testing

• Always maintaining product quality

• Conducting requirement analysis and process Improvements

• Safety management

• On-site project management

• Expediting of projects

• On-site commissioning and testing

• Creating and managing project schedules to achieve on-time delivery

• Resource Management

Skills set, experience and knowledge required:

• Superior knowledge of an ERP system, MS Project or similar software is a must

• Must have strong skills with contract management and despite negotiations

• Fully computer literate

• Skilled in Manufacturing methods and procedures

• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills

• Good people skills, must work well as part of a team

• Strong leadership skills, must be able to lead a team of highly skilled engineers

• Excellent Document Management skills

• Field management experience

• Advanced knowledge of ISO9000, ISO14000 and ISO18000

• Ability to travel and spend time off-shore

• Must be willing and able to work overtime if required

• Ability to effectively prioritise and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial

• Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities

• Reacts to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently. Willing to adapt to changes posed by business environment.

A market related package is on offer.

Preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups as per the company’s Employment Equity Policy and Plan.