Graduate Project Manager

at  Turner Townsend

Company Description
At Turner & Townsend, we are passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society. With more than 6,000 professionals in 112 offices across 45 offices, we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, providing the skills and insight to improve the way they develop, deliver and operate their physical real estate assets.
Across private and public sectors, our talented professionals provide the most innovative solutions for our clients’ greatest challenges. Our clients value our proactive and client-centric approach, depth of expertise, integrity, and the quality of the work we deliver. As a result, our employees get to work for the top global brands on some of the most exciting projects around the world.
This role will be for a Graduate Project Manager to support the T&T business based in Durban and regular visits are required to a site.
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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Hons (or 3 year degree)
  Additional Information
  This role will also involve daily travel and possible working away from time to time as deemed necessary for the needs of the business. We undertake contracts and projects for varied companies that require our employees to undertake several clearances along with an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service clearance.
  Person Specification Essential Requirements
  English Language and Literacy, Numeracy and ICT
  Competent in the use of a range of IT packages
  Thorough analytical skills with the ability to problem solve
  Positive attitude and the ability to integrate and be an active part in the team
  Proactive organisational and time management skills and the ability to prioritise to meet deadlines
  Self-motivated, conscientious and proactive · Be able to demonstrate strong communication skills
  Keen to pursue personal development needs and maintain up to date knowledge
  Willingness to undertake training programmes as deemed necessary by the Company
  Able to adapt communication skills to maintain and manage a variety of situations.
  Present a profession image and promote the Company’s brand.
  Plan and prioritise personal objectives along with the Company’s priorities.
  Understand the needs of the Company, client and colleagues and respond appropriately to required needs.
  Make well informed, effective and timely decisions even when faced with unpleasant consequences.
  Encourage others to develop themselves and act as a role model.
  Ability to adapt to a changing environment.
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• 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.