Job Description
Graduate Project Manager will be offering support in overseeing multiple projects of varying values and diverse natures.
The primary role of the Graduate Project Manager will be to learn the role of and assist the Project Manager in ensuring that the allocated project is run efficiently and profitably.
The most critical conditions being that all work is completed to a high standard, in a safe working manner, within programme and to the total satisfaction of our client. Your time will usually be divided between office and site work at times. The amount of time you dedicate to each will vary depending on your role and sector. Some jobs are mainly office based, where much of the work is centred around design and estimating and others are spent on-site planning and co-ordinating projects.
While executing your role, you will be expected to always uphold and bring to life our Purpose (transforming performance for a green, inclusive, and productive world), Values (love a challenge, stronger together, bring out the best in everyone) and Vision.
Graduate PM will perform the following duties and not limited.
- Assisting and learning all aspects of the role of the Project Manager in their responsibilities and day to-day running of projects.
- Supporting and monitoring Health & Safety practices and CDM regulations on site.
- Attendance of regular site meetings with client, architect, quantity surveyor, planning supervisor etc.
- Assisting and learning the preparation of reports, programmes, progress and profitability reports.
- Assisting with and learning how to agree pricing and instructions with the client or client’s agent.
- Contribute to formulating valuations and final accounts.
- Assisting with the preparation of tenders.
- Procure, negotiate terms and monitor the performance of sub-contractors and suppliers.
- Identify and implement improvements to any aspect of the service that we provide.
- Assist the Project Manager/estimator in the preparation of estimates/tenders.
- Procurement of new clients and suppliers.
- Ensure that acceptable levels of client care are provided at all times.
- Produce relevant monthly reports for the Project Manager e.g. cost and value comparisons, turnover forecasts etc. ensuring information is complete and accurate.
- Contribute to and attend financial and progress meetings with the client, engineers and subcontractors as required.
- Provide support to the site team in order to optimise the use of contract resources.
- Provide support for the Project Manager in terms of data input etc.
- Maintaining deadlines in line with requirements.
- Assisting with producing sub-contractor orders, evaluation of sub-contractor monthly applications and final account settlements.
- Provide cover for other associated staff during times of absence.
- Regular use of our bespoke computer system and other software packages such as Word, Excel and Project.
- Duties and responsibilities will vary in line with progress and training levels.
- The above information should only be used as a guide to the duties and responsibilities expected of the Graduate Project Manager. It should be noted that the duties and responsibilities might not include or be limited to the information given above as these may vary from time to time, depending on the contracts in hand and in accordance with the Directors discretion.
Qualifications
- Recent graduate with a degree in Project Management, Construction Management or related field
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Main Purpose of Role
Our people are the key to our success and are our most important asset. As West Africa Finance Manager you will join our Business Services team to provide support services to our West Africa team
- To lead the West Africa Finances
- To act as the key contact between our Business Services and West Africa technical teams
Duties & Responsibilities
- To prepare the management accounts for West Africa – including all the accounting work to get to this level
- To ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled on a monthly basis and the balance sheet is free from financial risk
- To ensure all invoicing is accurate and timely and debts are settled promptly
- To effectively manage the cashflow in region and intercompany debt is settled within group policy
- To assist with the budget and forecasting process, ensuring numbers are sensible and submitted in a timeous manner
- To ensure all group financial policies are strictly adhered to in country
- To effectively manage the local tax obligations to ensure all payments are accurate and timeous and to ensure every transaction is the most tax effective
- To assist in the pricing for projects and to review project profitability highlighting areas for improvement and actions to be undertaken
Qualifications
- Degree in Finance
- 10+ years’ experience in Financial Management
- French & English speaking
Skills & Competencies
- Familiar with accounting principles
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