Project Manager

About The Role

The Project Manager is responsible for managing projects from the initial quotation stage through to successful completion and close-out, ensuring that scope, costing, resources, logistics and documentation are effectively coordinated. The role works closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, Logistics and other departments to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on budget and in accordance with agreed requirements. The Project Manager also provides ongoing project feedback, coordinates project teams and third parties, monitors progress and costs, and ensures all project documentation and close-out requirements are completed within the agreed timelines.

Key Responsibilities

Including, but not limited to:

Quote Phase

• Management will pass on an RFQ
• Conduct service design and development as per GR_PRO_041
• Gather all info on the scope as inputs
• Identify other inputs, not supplied by the customer
• Generate outputs
• Input vs output gap analysis
• Management review
• Cost project using Project Cost Record (PCR) sheet template
• Draft quote and issue management for approval

Project Phase

• Management will advise when PO is received for a project
• Review costing and verify no increases or issues
• Request PO's for any third parties
• Schedule and coordinate third parties and any of their shipping requirements
• Identify any specialist tooling requirements and have these engineered / manufactured / procured
• Meet with Ops manager and select project team
• Direct Travel Co-Ordinator on requirements for flights, accommodation and welfare
• Budget per diems and advise Finance Manager
• Draft equipment packing list with Ops Management review
• Coordinate with stores for equipment and consumables requirements.
• Coordinate with stores for packing
• Provide draft CIPL to Logistics
• Generate project and QCP in the OPTIMUM Program or using excel templates and GR_PRO_051
• Conduct pre deployment meeting with entire team
• Deploy to project and execute the scope
• Direct tasks to technicians using OPTIMUM Program
• Report daily on progress and update PCR daily
• Identity any non-conformances and report to Quality Department
• Direct any technical queries to the engineering team
• Manage technicians and third parties
• Close out meeting with customer on conclusion of scope
• Signing of completion notes / time sheets
• Signing of Customer Satisfaction note

Completion of Scope:

• Assist finance department with invoicing
• Conduct after action review
• Assist to close out any NC's
• Ensure all documentation packs are provided to the customer within the agreed time frame

Skills

The following are the minimum skills required to perform the function:

• Excellent level of English and Spanish, both written and oral
• Proficient knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel
• Excellent written communicator (email; WhatsApp; Wunderlist)
• Organizational skills
• Time management

Qualifications

• High school diploma or matriculation
• Project Management Foundations

Experience:

• Min. 5 years' experience in a Naval-, Mechanical- or Industrial Engineering environment, preferably in a Project Management position.
• Experience working in the Port of Las Palmas

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Application Question(s):

• If you do not reside in Gran Canaria would you relocate at your own expense
• Do you have at least five years of experience working in a Naval, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering environment?
• English proficiency rating (scale of 1–10)
• What is the duration of your notice period as per your current contract? (Days)
• Could you please share your expected salary range for the position? (per month TCTC)
• Do you have previous experience working in a Project Management or project coordination role?
• Do you have experience assisting with project invoicing or coordinating with Finance to ensure invoices are processed correctly?
• Have you participated in project closeout activities, including conducting an after-action review?
• Have you been responsible for following up and assisting with the closure of Non-Conformities (NCs)?
• Have you coordinated and ensured that complete documentation packs were delivered to customers within agreed deadlines?
• Are you proficient in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel for preparing and managing project documentation?
• Do you have experience using email, WhatsApp, or similar communication tools for professional project coordination and follow-up?
• Do you have strong organizational and time-management skills and experience managing multiple project deadlines simultaneously?
• Do you hold a high school diploma/matriculation and have completed Project Management Foundations or equivalent project-management training?
• Do you have previous experience working in or around the Port of Las Palmas?

Work Location: In person