Job Overview
The Project Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing projects from inception to completion. This role involves planning, organizing, coordinating, and ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. The Project Manager works closely with various departments, teams, and stakeholders to ensure project success, mitigate risks, and solve problems as they arise. Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills are essential for success in this role.
Core Responsibilities
1. Project Planning and Initiation:
· Develop and define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with key stakeholders.
· Create detailed project plans outlining tasks, timelines, resource allocation, and project milestones.
· Identify project risks and develop strategies for risk mitigation.
· Establish clear project goals, roles, and responsibilities.
2. Team Leadership and Collaboration:
· Lead cross-functional project teams and foster a collaborative environment.
· Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members, ensuring clear expectations and deadlines.
· Provide direction and support to team members to help them achieve project goals.
· Coordinate with other departments and stakeholders to ensure alignment and address concerns.
3. Resource Management:
· Ensure that the appropriate resources (staff, equipment, budget, etc.) are allocated to the project.
· Monitor resource utilization and adjust allocations as needed to meet project demands and deadlines.
· Manage project budgets, ensuring that the project is delivered within financial constraints.
4. Project Execution and Monitoring:
· Oversee day-to-day project activities, ensuring tasks are completed as planned.
· Track project progress, ensuring that timelines and milestones are being met.
· Resolve any issues or obstacles that may arise during the project lifecycle.
· Ensure quality standards are maintained throughout the project.
5. Stakeholder Communication:
· Act as the primary point of contact for all project stakeholders.
· Provide regular updates on project status, milestones, and key decisions to senior management and stakeholders.
· Organize and lead project meetings to review progress, discuss challenges, and make adjustments as necessary.
6. Risk and Issue Management:
· Proactively identify potential risks and issues, and take corrective actions to keep the project on track.
· Escalate issues to senior management when necessary, with clear recommendations for resolution.
· Manage project changes, ensuring that scope changes are properly evaluated, approved, and documented.
7. Documentation and Reporting:
· Maintain accurate project documentation, including project plans, progress reports, and status updates.
· Prepare and present project reports to senior leadership and other stakeholders.
· Document lessons learned and provide recommendations for process improvements in future projects.
8. Project Closure:
· Ensure all project deliverables are completed and meet quality standards.
· Conduct project reviews and gather feedback from stakeholders to assess project success.
· Close out the project by finalizing documentation, securing approvals, and handing over deliverables to relevant parties.
· Archive project files and ensure all project documentation is properly stored for future reference.
Required Skills and Qualifications
§ Minimum Diploma in Engineering, Construction management or related field.
§ Proven experience as a Project Manager or in a similar role, typically 3-5 years of project management experience.
§ Excellent leadership and team management skills.
§ Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
§ Proficiency in AutoCAD
§ Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
§ Strong organizational and time-management skills.
§ Ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
§ Experience in the industry or field related to the specific projects (e.g., construction, renovation).
§ Knowledge of risk management strategies and tools.
§ Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
§ Excellent verbal communication skills.
§ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
§ Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
§ Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks.
§ Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently with minimal supervision.
