Property Development Project Manager

SUMMARY:
Our client in Port Elizabeth is seeking a Project Manager for a Property Development project in Port Elizabeth. The position will be for a 5-year contract.

POSITION INFO:
The Project Manager is expected to manage the projects, manage the projects’ risks, to create and manage project plans, and generally create an environment that supports the achievement of the vision and goals of the Company regarding the property development projects.

The Project Manager will be responsible for:

PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT:

• Ensure that the company’s approved projects are implemented within deadline and budget parameters.
• Assist with procurement of the services of the different disciplines and assist with the contract terms’ management subsequently.
• Working with the different professional disciplines to create the construction phase project plan, schedule and budget and closely managing same.
• Work with the finance department to set up of a system for the company to process payment of contractors that has sufficient verification and controls.
• Work with other members of the development team regarding inputs from the other professionals as regards their required confirmation or certification of claims.
• Closely monitor the performance of the property development projects, contractors and professional and ensure quality management.
• Create a surveillance system to identify, and monitor risks, and propose mitigations for the identified risks.
• Lead the erf 1406 development project through the different upcoming phases up to project completion and handover for operational phase.
• Work with the finance team to monitor project adherence to budget, financial performance and assist in the management of project cash flows, and actively contribute to value enhancement.
• Assist in the adherence to projects’ funder covenants and contractual agreements.
• Assist in the submission of loan finance and partnership applications and agreements and subsequently in the management of the relationships.

• Be the day-to-day representative and stakeholder relations official of the company on the projects.
• Ensure that good relations are maintained with the main contractor and other members of the development team.
• Ensure that dispute resolution mechanisms are implemented as per the contractual terms and obligations when required.
• Assist with the maintenance of healthy working relationships with major stakeholders, including contractors, board, shareholder, funders, investors etc.

• Manage the company’s risks and implement an early warning signal should interventions be required.
• Monitor adherence to legislative and regulatory compliance in the execution of the projects.

• Create status reports for the MD, enable and support further reporting to the governance structures at required intervals on the projects’ implementation.
• Ensure the ability to provide real time status reports on the projects and enable valuable progress tracking.
• Analysis of project information and data.
• Record keeping, and the creation of audit files.

• A postgraduate degree in one of the following:
• Architecture, or
• Quantity surveying, or
• Engineering, or
• Construction management and coupled with project management training and qualification.

• Substantial senior management experience, of at least 5 years with clear demonstration of having managed or led commercial property development projects.
• Demonstrable strategic, business acumen, and leadership experience in the relevant field.
• Knowledge and understanding of the South African construction industry sector is essential.
• Training, awareness of and/or good working knowledge of the relevant Occupational Health and Safety guidelines and regulations would be advantageous.

• Professionalism, honesty, and integrity.
• Strong Analytical skills and strong numerical skills.
• Strategic thinking and planning.
• Good Interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Sound project management skills and ability to use appropriate tools for managing and reporting on the projects.
• Excellent Negotiation and influencing skills.
• Proficiency in the utilization of relevant software packages.

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