Our client is looking for a technically minded and highly capable Project Manager to oversee shop fitting projects from planning through to on-site execution. The successful candidate will have strong project management and administrative skills, be able to interpret technical drawings and manage teams, customers and project requirements in a fast-paced environment. Experience within shopfitting or a similar technical, installation or project-based environment would be advantageous.
Minimum Qualifications
- Matric & relevant tertiary qualification
- Exceptional project management skills with experience managing projects from start to completion
- Strong technical and mechanical aptitude with the ability to read and interpret technical drawings
- Strong spatial awareness and three-dimensional thinking ability
- Good computer literacy and administrative skills
- Excellent people management and customer relationship skills
- Willingness to learn and develop within the business
- Own reliable vehicle and valid driver’s licence
- Willing and able to travel for projects, including overnight stays when required
- Flexible to work weekends and abnormal hours depending on project requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure projects are completed efficiently and to the required standard
- Plan, coordinate and manage projects from inception through to completion
- Read and interpret technical drawings to ensure projects are executed according to specification
- Coordinate and manage on-site teams, contractors and project activities
- Monitor project progress, timelines and operational requirements
- Liaise with customers and maintain strong working relationships throughout the project
- Conduct site and customer visits as required
- Ensure effective communication between customers, internal teams and on-site staff
- Manage project administration, documentation and reporting
- Identify and resolve operational and site-related challenges
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