KEY INFORMATION:

Job Title: Project Manager

Previous experience within GRE/ GRP, fiberglass, composite material is preferred

Job Location: Jadida/Casablanca while visiting Jadida at least 3 days per week

JOB PURPOSE: Create a higher value proposition through improved customer experience and lead his team to ensure that the awarded projects are delivered in full, on time, on budget and to the required quality standard (within the agreed specifications).

The incumbent would be ultimately responsible for the process of planning, executing, monitoring and closing awarded projects following FPI’s adopted Process flows, Procedures and deployed tools. The incumbent is expected to lead the project delivery process and manage internal and external communications to support the successful execution of projects and to satisfy the Client’s requirements and needs that would ultimately enable repeat business. The incumbent will also have to ensure compliance to FPI in-house Rules, Codes & Policies.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Project Management

• Directly responsible for leading the execution of complex Projects which usually requires decisions having high impact on the business and which necessitates a higher acumen of managerial, technical and contractual skills.
• Lead a team of project leaders and ensure that the awarded projects are delivered in full, on time, on budget and to the required quality standard (within the agreed specifications).
• Work closely with SCC, engineering, technical, planning, production, quality, logistics and field services to develop detailed and updated project execution plans for all running projects and to regularly monitor and follow up the progress vs the baseline plan.
• Escalate any issues that cannot be resolved at his level to the Operations Manager or Global Project Lead as appropriate.
• Maintain and Circulate regular project summary updates and project KPIs.
• Coordinate daily with the operations team to ensure realization of the production, inspection and logistics schedules which would enable timely deliveries to customers.
• Lead and motivate his team and ensure that the relevant succession planning, training and other HR related programs and initiatives are being effectively rolled out.
• Monitor, Follow-up and Report the progress of ongoing projects to ensure that project plans and milestones are being pursued and fulfilled.
• Analyze project execution issues and client requests and ensure that the necessary corrective actions, best practices and necessary controls are initiated and rolled out.
• Monitor the projects scope variations and ensure that the appropriate tools are deployed in order to maximize profit on projects.
• Monitor project risks and introduce the appropriate mitigation action so as to safeguard the company’s interest and escalating issues where necessary
• Monitor payment schedules in order to ensure timely collection and minimize late and overdue payments.
• Ensure that all customer requests and complaints are being attended and resolved professionally and in a timely manner.
• Ensure regular posting of project Critiques and case study Reports in order to develop a group wide projects data base
• Manage and nurture relationships with customers and clients through efficient communications, timely response, and regular visits.

Policies & Procedures

• Implementation and compliance to the applicable policies, procedures, workflows and methodologies
• Adhere to legal and financial procedures set by FPI in the execution of projects while highlighting risks.
• Ensure strict compliance to FPI applicable in-house rules and ethics policy.

HSE

• Comply with HSE policies and procedures
• Participate in QHSE audits, incident reporting and review of QHSE performances as required
• Comply with relevant safety, quality and environmental control procedures and instructions
• Use personal protective equipment and safety gear when performing assigned tasks
• Report unsafe acts, incidents or safety violations

SPAN OF Communication:

• Internal: Project Planning, Legal, Sales, Bids & Proposals, VETM, SSC, Production, Purchase, Stores, QA/QC, Delivery, Site Services, and Finance.
• External: Customers, Suppliers, Subcontractors

Job relevant information:

• Responsible to ensure that all projects are handled according to FPI general terms and conditions to ensure profitability
• Full understanding of the contractual conditions, financial aspects, and process of projects

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Engineering degree in Mechanical, Civil, Chemical or Industrial
• PMP Certification (a plus)
• Good inter-personal & Communication skills

Minimum Experience: 5+ years Project management relevant experience

Job-Specific Skills:

• Knowledge of Contract Law
• Hands-on Project management experience
• Knowledge of the Company’s products, processes, accreditations, delivery, installation and quality procedures
• In depth knowledge of the logistical interactions needed for efficient project management
• Team work player

COMPETENCIES:

• People Management Skills
• Problem solving ability
• Strong negotiation skills
• Strategic thinker
• Ability to analyse data
• Communication skills