Project Manager

*Reference: PE000744-NV-1* Our client is seeking a Project Manager responsible for the implementation of investment projects throughout the plant while considering key aspects such as plant performance, quality, safety, scope time and cost. Need to have leadership skills, strategic thinking, be customer orientated with good communication skills. General business orientation and financial comprehension of department and plant costs. Open position : Project Manager Location : Port Elizabeth Salary : Market related Type : Contract position Reporting to : Engineering Manager     Job requirements : * Degree/Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering * 5 years machine commissioning experience if possible in manufacturing industry * Has lead several machine improvement, refurbishment, upgrade or installation project * 2 of 3 years experience in managing a small group of individuals * Government regulations (OHS, environmental, building regulations, SABS, ISO) * Technical pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical knowledge * Advanced Auto CAD * Technical Controls & Drives knowledge * Advanced MS-Office software and Lotus notes * Assertiveness with external suppliers * General knowledge about utilities & civil construction   Duties : * Develop and standardise procedures and methods to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the implementation and realisation of projects. * Continuous improvement on project KPI's such as on time delivery, budget cost and spend forecasting. * Ensures all plant investment projects are performed according to technical, timing and financial requirements with consideration of company rules & guidelines. * Steers the team and controls the project regarding the results for development, quality, dates and costs. * Responsible for the project budget. * Represents the project internally and externally regarding all aspects (customer, supplier). * Manages project changes and issues and prevents project risks by defining and implementing appropriate countermeasures in agreement with the steering team. * Ensure equipment standardization and compliance with Central Engineering * Initiate Engineering support request documents for Central Engineering support on Capital improvement projects * Manage department fixed costs * Responsible for Management and Control of Capital improvement project Budgets and Cos * Monitor and control change management requests on capital improvement projects * Advise and assist project technicians and Engineers on various implementation items * Ensure clear and accurate investment reports for all business units for plant operations reviewed, internal and external reviews. * Ensure clear reports for all capital improvement projects for quarterly plant efficiency reviews. * General reports on cost, time spending and deliverables of all investment projects * Monitor and control change management requests for all business units for plant operations review, internal and external r