Project Coordinator (ELIM Serviços)

ELIM Serviços Lda is a Mozambican a Mozambican professional consultancy and market research firm specialized in socioeconomic development studies in the country and region. Our areas of expertise are

• Agribusiness and rural development
• Development finance
• Enterprise Strengthening
• Market development Analysis
• Research and monitoring and evaluation
• Visit our website for additional information www.elimservicos.com

The Project Coordinator is an integral member of the project team responsible for delivering building development projects of varying size and complexity. The Project Coordinator is responsible for directing, organizing and controlling project activities, under the direction of a Project Manager (PM) & Project Director.

This position’s primary responsibility is ensuring efficiency in the development of proposals to clients through an effective coordination of the technical teams and timely delivery of the proposal as per the clients’ expectations.

Project Coordinator Responsibilities

• Attend client meetings and assist with determination of project requirements;
• Assist the PM in the drafting and issuance of project proposals, RFP’s, tenders, budgets, cash flows and preliminary schedules;
• Prepare project organization and communication charts;
• Chair site meetings and distribute minutes to all project team members;
• Track the progress and quality of work being performed by design disciplines/trades;
• Use project scheduling and control tools to monitor projects plans, work hours, budgets and expenditures;
• Effectively and accurately communicate relevant project information to the client and project team;
• Ensure clients’ needs are met in a timely and cost effective manner;
• Review field inspection reports from Consultants throughout the lifecycle of the project;
• Issue Contracts, Letters of Intent, Purchase Orders, etc;
• Maintain Contract Execution Tracking Log;
• Assist the PM in the review of Contractor quotations to ensure that only fair and reasonable pricing is recommended for approval;
• Track & manage contemplated change notices and change orders in the database;
• Prepare substantial completion certificates and ensure all required project close out documents are obtained;
• Communicate ideas for improving company processes with a positive and constructive attitude, and for developing this attitude in others;
• Keep the Project Manager (PM) and others informed about project status and issues that may impact client relations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree or Diploma in Social Sciences, Agricultural Sciences,  Project Management, or other related field;
• Proven ability to work effectively both independently and in a team based environment;
• Demonstrated willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities;
• Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills;
• Effective communication skills including verbal, written and presentation skills;
• Commitment to social justice and the mission;
• Knowledge of the building development/redevelopment industry;
• Excellent knowledge of spoken and written Portuguese and English;
• Strong skills in proposal development and writing;
• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities and local communities, as well as national and international institutions;
• At least 3 years of field experience supporting Project Managers in the delivery of development projects;
• Excellent computer skills and proficient in excel, word, outlook, ms project and access;
• Commitment to deadlines;
• Able to work under pressure;
• Good leadership skills;
• Record keeping;
• Responds to the Project Manager and/or the Project Director;
• Will collaborate with the Business Development Unit and the Project Manager.