Project Engineer

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

The incumbent plays a key role in the Projects/Engineering department with the primary focus being on:

• Installation and commissioning of equipment at existing customer sites and of other equipment at other sites, where diversification opportunities may arise

• Follow leads with client related to new business opportunities

• Providing technical assistance to internal and external customers

• This position includes regular travel to Mozambique.

This role requires the below tasks to be carried out:

• Define all the project execution scopes, work breakdown structures, schedules, objectives, method statements, project risks involving all relevant stakeholders after receiving a detailed handover from the Technical sales team related to all the group products

• Maintain monthly overview of services budget, monitor variations, and ensure cost control on projects, timely invoicing on services projects

• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget

• Define and coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.

• Contribute towards contractor vendor selection and approval

• Oversee multi-disciplinary project teams responsible for the installation & commissioning of equipment according to FSSA/FSM Standard, within safety, quality, budget, time and scope targets.

• Measure and report on project performance using appropriate tools and techniques.

• Perform internal risk management to minimize project risks.

• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.

• Train operators / supervisors to use equipment and technicians on how to maintain equipment

• Manage relationship with the client (invoicing, deadline, milestone, turnover….)

• Provide feedback from client to Commercial Department in order to improve customer service

• Coordinate ad-hoc internal projects when required

Qualification:

• Engineering qualification (diploma or degree) or trade tested artisan with minimum N4

• Project Management Diploma as a minimum (non-negotiable)

Relevant experience:

• 7-10 years’ multi-disciplinary project experience.

• Minimum of 3 Years Site execution supervision experience will be advantageous.

• Proven working experience in project management and organizational skills.

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Projects.

• Marketing skills for identifying possible new projects and business opportunities.

• Financial comprehension pertaining to budgets and job costing.

• Excellent client-facing and internal verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong leadership skills involving goal-setting, professional development and mentorship.

• Conflict management skills.

• Strong project planning, organizational and time management skills.

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