Our Client - My client is one of South Africa leading multi-disciplinary contractors working into the whole of Sub Saharan Africa. They are currently looking for a Project Manager - Asphalt which will be responsible for the management of project resources. Collation and production of project status reports, building, and maintenance of effective relationships with the relevant stakeholders. Ensures adherence to SHERQ policies and procedures.
Job Description -
- Project Management - Management control to ensure that the contractual requirements of the project are within contractual terms.
- Cost Management - Financial analysis, contractor cost control & cost dispute analysis.
- Will have extensive experience of both claims submittal and claim defence, negotiate contract terms, pricing and payment schedules.
- Manage the project budget and ensure project budget control.
- People Management - Responsible for the management of site based staff that consist of production staff, quality representatives, safety representatives and quantity surveyors.
- Risk management and risk mitigation.
- Communication with internal and external clients in writing and verbally with regards to contractual matters.
- Preparing of various reports - (Reconciliations/Progress/Financial etc).
- Ensure compliance to Safety and Quality policies, procedures and standards.
- To support the surfacing team in the execution of all facets during the project life-cycle.
Candidate Requirements –
- Project Management Diploma.
- Relevant Degree/National Diploma Civil Engineering.
- ±6 Years relevant experience.
- Experience in managing Asphalt projects.
- Financial Management acumen.
- Contractual Management acumen.
- Experience in the rehabilitation of roads and surface seals advantageous.
- Good business, numerical and commercial aptitude.
- Acquire strong leadership skills.
- Ability to pay great attention to detail and drive financial optimisation and efficiency.
- Exceptional planning and organising skills.
- Strategic thinker, change agent and must be innovative and creative.
- Assertive and persuasive.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Strong project management skills.
- Technical knowledge and aptitude.
EarthStream is a specialist global recruiting business dedicated to the energy, resources & environment sectors that is uniquely positioned to understand the interplay and increasing convergence between these sectors. We specialize exclusively in the energy, resources and environment sectors with our capability in providing staff across a range of technical, engineering, scientific and commercial disciplines. The recruiters in each of our industry specific divisions understand the unique skills and requirements of each vertical sector and where to find the best people in that field. With operations in five continents we have the coverage and experience to service our clients and candidates anywhere in the world. Please quote reference 8121when applying for this position.
Apply directly for this role by emailing san-marie.barnard@earthstreamglobal.com. Alternatively, contact our office by telephone on +27 21 200 5568.
