Project Manager Role
Summary Under
some supervision and direction, responsibilities include planning, scheduling,
organising and directing, application engineering, material and equipment
procurement, field installation and start- up of assigned projects. Ensures
projects are effectively executed within budgeted cost and time schedules and
ensure positive cash flow. In addition, you will be a key point of contact with
the customer and responsible for maximising customer satisfaction, safety and
quality assurance on all assigned projects. Job
Responsibilities · Manages, oversees and
coordinates all aspects for small, medium to large, typically some more complex
projects from award through to completion including:- Overall
site management of projects for successful and timely completion within budget
as required by the contract- Possibly
handling multiple projects simultaneously- Preparing
project installation plans, managing the plans and preparing and implementing job
procedures· Translates a wide
variety of customer needs / requirements requiring originality and ingenuity
into detailed proposals and project implementation plans to meet customer
requirements· Reviews and approves
estimated costs prior to bid· Provides technical
assistance to Sales force as and when required· Supervises project
design engineering· Supervises
installation, labour and subcontractors· Prepares project
schedules, subcontracts, change proposals and project invoices; manages
collections on projects· Proactively
communicates project requirements to Project team and wider organisation as and
when required and maintains accurate and up-to-date records of job status, job
changes, material flow and other control records necessary for processing of
internal and external reports· Acts as “our
customer’s best service provider” at all times, thereby ensuring the company is
the customer’s first choice for service· Identifies potential
project risks and develops / implements strategies to minimise impact and
control deviations from estimated costs and project deadlines· Proactively
communicates project schedules, project change proposals and related project
activities on a regular basis with customers and seeks to continuously improve
customer satisfaction· Coordinates the
procurement of materials, supplies, services and controls necessary for timely
and cost-effective completion of projects within budget· Establishes project
milestones and analyses costs· Utilises financial
systems to review actual versus estimated job costs· Provides timely and
accurate project cost reports· Identifies reasons
for low job site productivity and determines the impact of this on the projects· Adjusts or corrects
project plans and / or project cost estimates as necessary to meet financial
goals· Manages the execution
and review of all scope of work, terms and conditions in customer contracts
including cost control, delivery fulfilment and quality of service and other
customer requirements as they arise· May have direct
reports and perform a limited range of managerial responsibilities including
but not limited to:- Mentoring,
coaching and developing colleagues- Assisting
Senior team with interviewing, hiring, planning, assigning and directing work- Performance
management- Project
budgeting- Overseeing
subcontractor selection process and work· Performs other duties
and responsibilities as requested or required Skills
Required · Good project
management experience in a technical environment (building automation systems,
fire alarm systems and / or electronic security systems)· Good coaching,
mentoring, and staff development skills; solid leadership orientation – actively
seeking ways in which to act as a role model and guide, develop and mentor
others within the organisation· Good team leadership,
team building and facilitation skills· Showing initiative –
engaging in proactive behaviour and looks for opportunities· Ability to work with minimal
supervision· Very adaptable –
responding effectively to changes in situations or information; ability to
influence others and build consensus using advanced written and verbal
communication and presentation skills· Good analytical
skills to resolve problems and look for solutions; solid conflict resolution
skills· Good financial
analytical skills including cost control· Ability to facilitate
a collaborative working environment for customers and team members· Strong Microsoft
Outlook, Project, Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills; solid programming skills
and proven ability to troubleshoot problems and look for solutions· Basic knowledge and
understanding of IT networking principles Education
Requirements · Educated in
Engineering / Managerial Business NVQ or related field or equivalent experience· SMSTS, SSSTS Experience
Requirements · Minimum of five years
of previous, relevant engineering, field service or project management
experience preferred· Experience in one or
more of the following industries preferred: Electronic, Fire Alarm & Life Safety
and / or Building Automation· Minimum of three
years of supervisory experience required Certifications
& Licenses · Project Management
Institute (PMI) certification preferred· Industry-specific
certifications and / or licenses desired· Must have valid
driver’s license with a clean driving record Protective
Clothing Required The
position may require Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) use such as safety
glasses, steel-toed shoes or work boots, etc. Physical
Demands While
performing the duties of this job, the colleague is frequently required to sit,
stand, walk, talk or hear; uses hands to finger, handle, or touch objects or
controls. On occasion, the colleague may be required to climb and work in high
places, stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. Position may also require
work in confined spaces and exposure to different types of outdoor weather
conditions. Risk of electrical shock and / or general hazards found in a
construction environment are present.The
colleague must occasionally lift, push, or pull up to 25 pounds and
occasionally lift, push or pull up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities
required by this job include close vision, distance vision, colour vision,
peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work
Environment The
position is an office-based position with visits to work sites in the field.
The colleague regularly performs work-related travel. The
above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principal
functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed
description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the
occupation.