Organisation : Contours Landscapes (PTY) Ltd
Designation : Irrigation Manager
Job Location : Muizenberg, Cape Town
Website : https://www.capecontours.co.za/
Contours Landscapes Irrigation Manager Job
Contours Landscapes (Pty) Ltd is an established and accomplished landscape construction firm with its head office in Muizenberg, Cape Town. Contours Landscapes is seeking a suitably qualified and highly experienced commercial and residential landscape irrigation specialist (installation and design) who will be required to launch, grow and manage the company’s irrigation department.
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Irrigation Manager Job Responsibilities
** Support company estimating department during project cost estimation phase.
** Design and planning of irrigation systems, pump systems and other related designs
** Plan and manage all aspects of installation, repair, maintenance and programming of irrigation systems
** Refine quantification and costing systems and work processes
** Prepare estimates / quotes of variation works.
** Populate and manage quote controls
** Juggle multiple tasks and provide cost estimates in a timely manner to meet tender, VO and SI submission deadlines and to help projects stay on track and within budget.
** Communicate clearly and effectively with clients, colleagues, suppliers and other parties.
** Monitor each stage of construction to ensure that costs are in line with budget.
** Provide financial progress reports to the landscape construction team and directors.
** Provide on-going irrigation advise and mentorship to landscape construction managers and team.
** Interaction and Liaison with clients and internal project managers through all work stages, from project inception through to final account.
** Manage operations through the application of sound technical, quality and labour management practices
** Oversight and / or direct participation in:
** Procurement documentation, including advice and interaction with clients regarding conditions of contract and payment preambles
** Tender awards
** Project administration: Contract notices, guarantees, electronic filing etc
** Finalisation of Accounts
** Dispute Resolution
Skills:
** Deadline driven with the ability to prioritise tasks
** Ability to work independently
** Critical thinking and solid decision-making skills
** High levels of emotional intelligence with interpersonal and relationship building skills
** Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
** Experience in Project management
** Ability to adjust to dynamic project priorities
** Financial and budgetary experience
** Strong mathematical and technical skills
** Good communication skills
** Detail orientated
** Reliable and trustworthy
** Disciplined and organised
** Hardworking with practical skills and confidence when using irrigation electronics, pumps, fittings and machinery
** Willingness to work in the field as well as in the office, or remotely if needed.
** Willingness to work longer than normal office hours at a fast pace
** Willingness and ability to constantly learn, attend courses and be adaptable in a dynamic environment
Requirements (Non-Negotiable):
** A SABI accredited irrigation qualification or similar
** A minimum of 5 years’ irrigation and costing experience
** RSA citizen
** Valid driver’s license with no endorsements
** Stable work history and contactable references
** Working knowledge of NEC, GCC and JBCC suite of contracts.
** No criminal record
I.T. And Computer Literacy:
** Full MS suite including MS projects (non-negotiable)
** Pastel (Beneficial)
** AutoCad (non-negotiable)
** IrriCad, WCADI or similar (Beneficial)
Language of Communication:
** English
** Afrikaans
Remuneration Package
Salary negotiable but will be commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.
How To Apply For Contours Landscapes Irrigation Manager Job?
Should you meet the minimum requirements for this position, please email your updated CV and qualifications to bevil [AT] contoursgroup.co.za before 10th August 2022 and use the reference: Irrigation Manager in the subject heading. Correspondence will only be conducted with short listed candidates. Applicants who do not hear from us by the15th August 2022, please consider your application unsuccessful