Project Manager
Job Description.
ISM Africa (ISM
Containers) are seeking to recruit an experienced Construction Project Manager
to manage a dynamic shipping container fabrication Company.
The successful candidate will be
responsible the management of the fabrication works, including metal works,
wielding, plumbing, electrical etc… Will be In charge of procurement and
purchasing, will need to coordinate with sales and design functions, whilst
maintaining good relationships with the company clients, ensuring good cost
management and profitability in the business, working closely with and
reporting to the company Directors.
This role will suit an experienced project
manager who has worked within the construction/ building / fabrication/
industry, ideally with metal work, construction trade (Plumbing, electrical,
wielding) experience or ideally previous container works experience. The
successful candidate will have operational responsibility for the projects
being carried out and will be expected to have a ‘hands-on’ enthusiastic
approach with a ‘can-do’ attitude.
Responsibilities:
- Supervision
and performance management of all fabrication works, alongside the Design
and sales Teams.
- Capacity
planning and job allocation to relevant team members (employees &
sub-contractors)
- Ensure
projects are programmed/scheduled effectively and profit margins are
achievable
- Investigation
and resolution of any customer/client complaints
- Financial
reviews, cost management and providing regular updates to Directors.
- Assist
in the final account applications
- Train
and mentor staff, recruitment of sub-contractors as required
- Review
of processes to improve where necessary and remove wastage/improve
profitability
- Ensure
all projects are fully managed by staff, updated and progressing to time
and within budget
- Oversight
of Health & Safety
- Compliance
with Environmental legislation and policies
For This Role You Will
Need To:
- Demonstrate
operational management experience and commercial awareness.
- Have
experience in managing construction teams and projects from inception to
completion.
- Staff
management experience.
- Experience
in managing contract managers, trades staff & sub-contractors.
- Cost
management.
- Have
maintained relationships with clients.
- Good
and effective communication skills.
- Good
analytical and organizational abilities.
- Possess
good leadership ability, as well as ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability
to read and interpret specifications and construction drawings
- Ability
to be proactive and foresee events and react appropriately towards them.
- The
ability to multitask in different situations
- Ability
to work and carry out projects within a stipulated time frame or deadline.
- At
least 5 years’ on-the-job experience in a similar role or in any other
construction capacity essential.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified
candidates should forward their CV to: hr@ismcontainers.com using the position as
subject of email.