Project Manager (Mechanical)

Job Description

Are you ready to play a pivotal role in the leading security and fire company in sunny Malta? We are actively seeking a Project Manager (Mechanical) to join our dedicated team. 🌞

The Manager (Project Management) is accountable for overseeing the performance and operations of the project management team, ensuring the successful execution of projects within defined parameters of budget, quality, and schedule. This role involves strategic planning, resource management, stakeholder coordination, and compliance adherence within a contractual and legal framework. The Department Manager acts as a mentor and point of reference for project managers, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration within the department.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Strategic Direction

• Provide visionary leadership and strategic direction for the project management department.
• Develop and implement departmental goals, policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure effective project delivery.
• Mentor and support project managers in their professional development and project execution.
• Develop comprehensive project plans outlining scope, objectives, deliverables, and timelines, including risk management plans to mitigate potential project disruption.

Financial Management:

• Oversee and track departmental expenditures, including resource allocation, training expenses, and operational costs, against budgetary allocations.
• Implement cost-control measures as necessary to optimize departmental spending and enhance profitability.
• Analyze departmental performance metrics and project financial data to identify opportunities for improving efficiency and maximizing profit margins.
• Collaborate with project managers to identify and execute opportunities for project variations that enhance profitability without compromising quality or client satisfaction.
• Prepare and submit required financial reports, including departmental budgets, variance analyses, and forecasts, to senior management for review and decision-making.
• Maintain accurate records of departmental expenditures, including Works in Progress (WIP) records, to ensure transparency and compliance with financial regulations and company policies.

Resource and Stakeholder Management:

• Allocate resources efficiently to support project needs and priorities.
• Collaborate with other department managers to optimize resource utilization across the organization.
• Ensure adequate staffing levels and skill development within the project management team.
• Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, fostering strong communication channels and managing expectations.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure alignment with project goals and objectives.
• Resolve conflicts and address concerns raised by stakeholders in a timely and effective manner.

Compliance and Quality Assurance:

• Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Oversee project activities to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and legal requirements.
• Promote and maintain awareness of health, safety, and quality standards within the department.

The list of ‘Responsibilities’ appearing in this job description is neither necessarily exhaustive nor is any part of this job description permanent.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Fire Safety Security Management, or a related field with some exposure in a project management role OR:
• Certification in project management is desirable.
• Minimum of 3-4 years work experience in a project management role, demonstrating successful completion of projects
• Valid Maltese driving license
• Certification in project management is desirable.

Required Skills & Attributes

Communication:

• Ability to effectively convey complex information to diverse audiences.
• Ability to empathize with stakeholders and actively listen to their concerns.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to effectively negotiate (including contract variations) and resolve conflicts.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Basic verbal Maltese communication/ understanding.

Customer Focus:

• Commitment to understanding and meeting customer needs.

Problem-Solving and Adaptability:

• Ability to identify problems, analyze data, and develop practical solutions.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Attention to Detail:

• Meticulous attention to detail, and commitment to ensuring high-quality project deliverables.
• Ability to maintain accurate project documentation.
• Presentable and professional demeanour in all interactions, internally and externally.

Efficient Organisational, Planning and Time Management:

• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to plan and manage time effectively.
• Consistently punctual and reliable in meeting deadlines and commitments.

Analytical Thinking:

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to anticipate project risks and proactively address them.

Leadership and Team Collaboration:

• Collaborative mindset with the ability to effectively lead and motivate cross-functional teams towards common goals.

Technical Proficiency:

• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies.

Budgeting and Financial Management:

• Strong understanding of budgeting principles and financial management practices in project management.

Company Culture Fit

• Embrace and uphold the company’s values, mission, policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate a proactive and solution-oriented approach to challenges.
• Strive for continuous improvement and innovation in practice.

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