Assistant Project Manager

Job category : Construction Project Management

Contract : Fixed Term Contract

Remuneration : Market Related

EE position : Yes

Introduction: The Assistant Project Manager will be responsible for both Quantity Surveyor and Project Management duties, actively monitoring and managing the construction project's progress and budgets.

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Responsibilities:

1. Assist managing project coordination of budgets, resources, and contract management.
2. Assist with managing external consultant teams in planning and construction phases of projects.
3. Assist with managing and reconciling the budget(s) that he/she is responsible for and producing monthly and quarterly financial reports.
4. Ensure that the budget is spent within the financial year and anticipate any problems that may arise.
5. Assist with initiating, designing, implementing, and commissioning projects.
6. Assist with the engagement of stakeholders and liaising with other municipal entities and departments as necessary.

Qualification Requirements:

1. A degree/diploma in Built Environment or a relevant field.
2. The BSc (Quantity Surveyor) with a postgraduate degree will be an added advantage.
3. Registered member of the Association of South African Quantity Surveyors (ASAQS).
4. Registered as a candidate of South African Council of Quantity Surveying Profession (SACQSP).
5. Registered as a candidate of South African Council of Project and Construction Management Profession (SACPCMP).

Experience / Skills Required:

1. A minimum of 10 years' experience in Quantity Surveying and Project Management environment.
2. Experience in the management of diverse development projects.

Personal Attributes / Behaviours / Attitudes:

1. Ability to work independently.
2. Team player.
3. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
4. Ability to interact at all levels.
5. Committed to high standards of performance and quality work.
6. Ability to start and finish work at hand.
7. Professional behaviour (Going beyond the call of duty).
8. The ability to apply project management planning techniques to conduct effective planning of work outputs and distribution of resources equitably.
9. Accuracy.
10. Analytical.
11. Initiative.
12. Commitment.

The NEF is committed to the Employment Equity Act, and as such, the NEF will give preference to candidates from designated groups in terms of the EE Act and persons with disabilities.