Project Engineer (Engineering Project Management)

Main function:

• Project Management &
  Coordination - Project management and coordination of Company’s products and solutions in compliance with customer specifications and deliverables resulting in direct revenue for the company and sustainable customer satisfaction.
  

Purpose of the role:

• Manage all complex projects from order to delivery on customer site in order to secure price agreements, profitability margins, agreed time schedules and quality meeting customer expectations and in compliance with the business policies and strategy.
  

The Role:

• Coordinate major/complex projects from order to delivery at customer site - Establish a project plan in compliance with Prince II principle, a single point of contact for the customer and internal team and manage the project deliverables.
  
• Monitor the scheduling, process and delivery time of the production process.
  
• Confers with managers, customers and others to discuss the project status and to modify contract schedules on time when necessary.
  
• Reviews contracts to determine what documentation is required for each phase of the project.
  
• Manage an on time and accurate variation order in coordination with the responsible Account/Sales Manager and Field Application Engineer and the MDSC team for final approval.
  
• Carry out a contract review prior to acceptance of the order.
  
• Manage completion of the project deliverables, including placing order for all materials, delivery of commissioning and installation services, progressing of PO, completion of documents, shipping requirements and invoicing.
  
• Checking drawings and technical specifications, ensure complete order files.
  
• Coordinate with Service &
  Installation for commissioning and services, with purchasing to ensure on time delivery of material, with manufacturing to ensure production in compliance with scheduled timelines, with finance to ensure on time invoicing in accordance with agreed prices and margins.
  
• Continues inform customer about the status of production, make sure that changes in time schedules (delivery times) or prices are communicated and adjusted on time when necessary.
  

Key performance Indicators:

• On time project delivery.
  
• Security of forecasted profit margins.
  
• Accurate and on time in- and external communication.
  
• Customer satisfaction.
  
• Good internal working relationships.
  

Scope Indicators:

• Project complexity.
  
• Number of projects to manage.
  
• Number of vertical markets/product lines.
  

Education, knowledge and working experience:

• Bachelor of Electrical Degree in Engineering or Commerce.
  
• Prince II certificate (preferred) will be an added advantage.
  
• Minimum 2 years of experience in sales / engineering environment.
  
• Basic understanding of commercial/contract law.
  
• Good understanding of a project P&
  L and cash flow.
  
• Good basic knowledge of electrical engineering processes.
  
• Computer literacy.
  
• Fluent in English.
  

Personal characteristics:

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
  
• Excellent organizing and planning skills.
  
• Real team player, ability to create enthusiasm, team spirit and to motivation among colleagues and to create long term relations.
  
• Proactive and assertive.
  
• Able to work under high pressure and meeting tied deadlines.
  

If you think you fulfilled the job criteria above, please send your updated CV to [email protected]

We would love to hear from you! Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.