Project Manager

Job summary

This role will oversee multiple installation projects, manage staff, and ensure proper resource planning, budgeting, and quality control. A background in livestock equipment installation is a strong advantage.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead forecasting, resource planning, standardization, and implementation of multiple installation projects.
  
• Initiate project start-ups in collaboration with Sales and Order Management, including conducting Project Start-Up meetings.
• Develop project Gantt charts, indicative planning, and organize initial coordination meetings with customers.
• Prepare tender documents for subcontractor bidding and monitor subcontractor progress reports
• Forecast and allocate Site Supervisors and other resources across installation projects.
• Ensure proper pre-project preparation, including collection and distribution of technical documents for installation and commissioning.
• Monitor and optimize project schedules and costs using project management verification techniques.
• Manage and report budgeted versus actual costs for each installation project.
• Support and implement service plans to maintain competitive advantage.
• Develop standards, quality control measures, and commissioning tools.
• Design and implement training programs to enhance technical and communication skills of staff.
• Provide initial reporting and verification of claims.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in project management, preferably in construction, engineering, or livestock equipment installation.
• Strong background in livestock equipment installation is a significant advantage.
• Proven ability to lead and manage staff, with excellent people management and team development skills
• Solid understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coordinate across departments and with external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project).
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.