Project Manager
Summary
Experienced Project Manager to plan and run facilities-related projects end to end — scopes, timelines, budgets, contractors — and oversee day-to-day facilities maintenance, procurement, and OHS compliance at a client's Port Elizabeth site. Core skills: project/facilities management, budgeting, advanced Excel.
- Plan,
coordinate, and manage facilities-related projects from inception to
completion.
- Develop
project scopes, timelines, budgets, and resource plans.
- Monitor
project progress and ensure delivery within agreed timelines and budgets.
- Manage
project risks and implement mitigation strategies where required.
- Coordinate
contractors, suppliers, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
- Prepare
project reports and provide regular updates to management.
- Oversee the
day-to-day management and maintenance of facilities and associated
infrastructure.
- Ensure
preventative and reactive maintenance programmes are effectively implemented.
- Monitor
service providers and contractors to ensure compliance with service level
agreements.
- Manage
facility upgrades, renovations, refurbishments, and improvement initiatives.
- Ensure
building systems, equipment, and assets are maintained to required standards.
- Conduct
facility inspections and identify improvement opportunities.
- Support
operational efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Develop and
implement operational processes and procedures.
- Monitor key
operational performance indicators and prepare management reports.
- Ensure
effective utilisation of resources, equipment, and facilities.
- Identify
areas for cost reduction and operational optimisation.
- Assist with
business continuity planning and risk management initiatives
- Develop and
manage project and facilities budgets.
- Monitor
expenditure and ensure cost-effective utilisation of resources.
- Review
quotations, tenders, and service contracts.
- Prepare
financial forecasts and project cost reports.
- Ensure
procurement activities comply with company policies and procedures
Requirements
- Grade
12
- Relevant
tertiary qualification in Project Management, Facilities Management, Operations
Management, Engineering, Building Services, Property Management, or a related
field
- Minimum 5
years' experience in project management, facilities management, or operations
management
- Experience
managing a team
- Proven
experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong
knowledge of facilities maintenance and building services
- Experience
managing contractors, suppliers, and service providers
- Sound
understanding of budgeting, procurement, and cost control
- Knowledge
of Occupational Health and Safety legislation and compliance requirements
- Valid
driver's licence and willingness to travel when required
- Computer
literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Advanced
Microsoft Excel skills essential