Project Controller

Description

Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact.

Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with almost 90 years of experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities and other stakeholders across Africa.

We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve peoples lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need other people to succeed.

What kind of talent do we pursue?

We employ people with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done and sharing a sense of urgency. People who have an impact on our teams and the broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy.

We have career opportunities for Construction Project Managers in our Tshwane and Cape Town offices, forming part of our Project Delivery Unit.

Role Responsibilities

• Single point of support to project manager (executive), attending to all related PMBOK project management functional areas
• Work directly with senior project executives and ensure project continuity
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships, both internal and external
• Project commercial management
• Support with cost, deliverable and schedule management
• Project people leadership
• Support in winning new work orders through tendering and building internal networks

Role Requirements

• Bachelor in engineering or other technical qualification
• Minimum 5-7 years post-qualification experience
• Qualification in project management
• Eligibility to register with ECSA / SACPMC or PMI

Skills And Characteristics

• Passionate about project and construction project management as a primary career choice
• Able to navigate uncertainty and conflict resolution
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence outcomes
• Commercial astuteness
• Attention to detail
• Inspirational leadership and people developer qualities; and
• Strong project integration experience.

We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our business success. We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment, and we work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices. In support of diversity and the equal opportunity principle, preference will be given to individuals from designated groups within South Africa.