Senior Project Manager Woodstock Cape Town Salary R30 000 to R45 000
An experiential lighting company providing end-to-end lighting solutions: from lighting design and product sourcing to technical execution installation and site support is seeking a highly organized deadline-driven Senior Project Manager to oversee multiple lighting and construction related projects simultaneously. You will manage costs timelines client relationships suppliers stock ordering and a small in-house team. This role demands strong leadership excellent communication skills and experience in delivering high-quality work on time and within budget.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage up to approximately 15 projects at a time ensuring all projects meet deadlines quality standards budget and scope.
- Produce accurate project costings and budgets; monitor and control costs throughout each project lifecycle.
- Liaise with clients regularly: gather requirements provide updates secure approvals and sign-offs handle leasing or contractual client agreements where applicable.
- Coordinate procurement and ordering of stock materials and architectural/lighting fittings; manage suppliers; ensure timely delivery.
- Oversee on-site execution / construction as required; coordinate between design studio installation teams and site assistance.
- Manage small team of direct reports ( 3 people); set priorities monitor performance provide guidance.
- Schedule project timelines set milestones track progress anticipate risks remediate delays.
- Ensure client satisfaction through excellent communication and attention to detail; ensure final deliverables are aligned with client expectations.
- Prepare reports (status financial risk) for senior management including forecasting and variance analysis.
- Enforce standards processes and best practices for project management documentation hand-offs and sign-off processes.
Requirements:
- At least 5-8 years (or equivalent) experience in project management preferably in construction lighting interior fit-out or related field.
- Proven track record managing multiple projects simultaneously (10-15 projects) with tight deadlines.
- Strong cost management skills: budgeting forecasting controlling expenses.
- Excellent client facing and communication skills; ability to negotiate manage expectations and secure approvals/sign-offs.
- Experience with procurement ordering stock supplier management.
- Leadership experience: managing mentoring directing staff; ability to delegate and motivate a small team.
- Highly organized detail-oriented deadline oriented. Able to identify risks early and take corrective action.
- Ability to work in fast-paced dynamic environment.
- Proficient in project management tools/software scheduling and reporting.