Power & Energy Project Manager

SMEC Services Pty Limited is seeking a Power & Energy Project Manager in Cape Town, South Africa. The role involves planning, executing, and finalizing projects while coordinating resources and liaising with clients to meet project objectives. Responsibilities include project development, stakeholder communication, resource estimation, team management, and post-project evaluations. Candidates should have a relevant degree and at least 5 years of project management experience.
Location Cape Town

Division Power & Energy

REPORTS TO

Function Manager: Power & Energy, or any other person appointed to supervise him/her from time to time.

PRIMARY POSITION PURPOSE

The role of the Project Manager is to plan, execute, and finalize projects according to client requirements. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members, consultants or contractors in order to deliver projects according to plan. The Project Manager will also liaise directly with the client to ensure that the project’s objectives are met.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Direct and manage project development from beginning to end
• Develop project scope and deliverables that support client business goals in collaboration with all stakeholders
• Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion
• Liaise with project stakeholders on an on-going basis
• Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals
• Determine and assess need for additional staff and/or consultants and make the appropriate recruitments
• Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel
• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path
• Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools
• Track project milestones and deliverables
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations
• Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyse results, and troubleshoot problem areas
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises and devise contingency plans
• Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work
• Build, develop and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project
• Conduct project postmortems and create a recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements
• Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management
• Proactive approach in developing work or being aware of what projects are likely to come up from key clients
• Submission of Expression Of Interest (EOIs) and proposals
• Develop and maintain internal contacts within SMEC South Africa to source appropriate skills

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
• Develop and implement project strategy
• Plan and execute projects
• Effective stakeholder management
• Project delivery to meet client’s Terms of Reference
• Maintain and expand key client base
• Project profitability
• Implementation of project management and company procedures
• Development and integration of team
• Quality, professionalism, technical innovation and excellence
• Promote staff development and project team management

RECOMMENDED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
• Appropriate Degree or equivalent diploma in Electrical Engineering / Project Management
• Minimum of 5 years direct work experience in a project management capacity, including all aspects of project development and execution
• Certifications in Project Management and Strong familiarity with project management software
• PMP registration through PMI is preferable
• Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential
• Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Reacts to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently
• Ability to read communication styles of team members and contractors who come from a broad spectrum of disciplines
• Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, clients and other departments
• Ability to defuse tension among project team, should it arise
• Ability to bring project to successful completion through political sensitivity
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to write effectively in English and furnish reports and to prepare business development materials including proposals
• Adept at conducting research into project-related issues and products
• Must be able to learn, understand and apply new technologies
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial
• Ability to make technical decisions which are outcome driven

We are proud of the brilliant minds we have at SMEC and are committed to ensuring that our people have the best opportunities and resources to learn, grow and succeed. Our hiring decisions are guided by skills, qualifications and experience, ensuring fair and equitable access to opportunities for all. We are intentional about diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, not as a requirement, but as a fundamental part of who we are. We strive to create a workplace where diverse backgrounds and perspectives are embraced, fresh ideas are encouraged, and everyone has the support they need to thrive. At SMEC, every individual has a voice, and through our commitment to engineering positive change, every contribution makes a difference.

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