
Department
: Projects Department
Reports To:
Projects Department Manager
Employment Type:
Full-time,permanent
Role Purpose
The Project Coordinator owns end-to-end delivery of the
assigned projects — coordinating technical teams and resources to meet contractual, schedule, and quality
commitments, while managing the commercial and financial performance of each project. The role is the primary point
of contact for owners, architects, consultants, on live projects, and reports directly to the Projects Department Manager.
Key Objectives
• Take full ownership of overall project performance — cost,
schedule, quality, and status — across all active projects.
• Coordinate resources and manage a team of technical staff
to meet contractual deliverables and project schedules.
• Ensure the quality of the team's work is maintained
throughout each project, from fabrication through to installation and handover.
• Maintain strong working relationships with owners,
architects, and consultants; establish and run clear project reporting procedures.
• Develop project plans and schedules, and provide regular,
accurate status and progress updates to the Projects
• Manage the technical and financial aspects of contracts,
including variations, claims, and change management.
Key Responsibilities
• Plan, schedule, and monitor all phases of assigned
projects (fabrication, delivery, and site installation), proactively
identifying and resolving delays or resourcing gaps.
• Lead, supervise, and develop a team of engineers and
technical staff, allocating work and enforcing quality and safety standards across the team.
• Review and interpret steel erection and construction
drawings to guide correct technical decisions on site.
• Administer contracts, tracking instructions, variations,
extensions of time, and claims; escalate contractual risk to the Projects Department Manager where relevant.
• Manage project budgets and cost reports, flagging cost
overruns or scope changes early and taking corrective action.
• Coordinate procurement and delivery of project materials,
including managing lead times and cross-border logistics for projects across the region.
• Conduct regular site visits and inspections to monitor
progress, quality, and adherence to health & safety standards.
• Provide regular written and verbal reports to the Projects
Department Manager on project status, risks, and financial performance.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
• Graduate engineer — Structural, Mechanical, or Civil
Engineering (or a closely related discipline).
• Minimum 7-10 years' experience in the structural steel
field or a similar construction/fabrication environment,including experience managing large, multi-stakeholder
projects.
• Proven ability to read and interpret steel erection and
construction drawings to guide correct on-site decisions.
• Sound knowledge of relevant industry regulatory body
guidelines.
• Successful track record managing large-scale structural
steel or construction projects, including budget and schedule ownership.
• Strong computer literacy; experience with engineering
software is an added advantage.
Key Success Factors
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and manage a groups pf technical
teams while adhering to strict guidelines and safety standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and build
lasting professional relationships.
• Sound commercial judgement and comfort working with
contractual and financial documentation.

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