Project Management

Prepare project proposals, timelines, schedules, develop and manage project budgets, track expenses, and ensure cost-effectiveness throughout the project lifecycle. Work closely with architects, engineers, contractors, and internal teams to ensure that all aspects of the project align with organizational goals and safety regulations. Liaise with contractors to identify and define project requirements, scope and objectives Issue all appropriate legal paperwork Coordinate activities, resources, equipment and information in line with the project scope and definition Use project management tools to monitor working hours, budget, plans and funding spend Monitor and track the project’s progress and handle any issues that arise Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, plans and reports Form the link between the Manufacturing facilities team and Plant Engineering team relating to site work specific to facilities – facilitate the work where and as required. Act as the point of contact and communicate project status adequately to all participants Report and escalate to management as needed Participate in regular core team meetings in line with the overall project status and deadlines

Maintenance Oversight: 

Take responsibility for Preventive Maintenance updates based on the performed projects – support Maintenance Oversee the maintenance of facilities, ensuring that all systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical) are functioning properly and efficiently. Lead on behalf of the PE Manager, all substation and electrical power related work (example substation maintenance, upgrades, energy saving initiatives and related projects). Responsible for the optimization of preventive maintenance jobs based on break down analysis and findings – support Maintenance Lead, setup and participate in cross-functional team meetings and participate in project completion talks  Any other reasonable duties as required. 

Compliance and Safety: 

Ensure that all projects comply with building codes, safety regulations, and environmental standards. Ensure full compliance with Occupational Health & Safety Act for all machinery & electrical distribution systems. National diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Automation Technology or equivalent project professional experience + hold a valid Certificate of Competency (GCC) regarding the Machinery & Occupational Safety Act  5 years + Experience in automated plant and project management in the automation portfolio desirable  Previous experience in cooperating with Project Managers for the delivery of projects Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and of project management tools Resilience, flexibility, teamwork, cost awareness. Meet project delivery deadlines. On time completion Meet customer requirements and satisfaction Achieve buy off as per outlined objectives Ensure project is within allocated budget Excellent written and oral communication skills. Motivated self-starter with strong interpersonal skills. Able to elicit cooperation from a variety of resources. Able to define scope of change requests and work with operation teams to size and plan delivery. Able to work with a diverse team and adapt communication styles and content to appropriate audiences. Effective communication skills to mediate disputes and uncover hidden objections or concerns. Able to anticipate and resolve problems before they happen. Adaptable to a flexible process structure. Comfortable with a startup, high growth environment where individuals sometimes serve in multiple roles.