Project Assistant Manager

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

Join our project team to implement ongoing projects in line with Jotun's engineering standards. You will play a key role in ensuring smooth execution, maintaining quality, and driving progress through effective coordination with contractors and consultants.

This position reports to the Local Project Manager and is based at Jotun Egypt's factory in 10th of Ramadan City, Al Robaiky Industrial Park.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams through design and construction phases.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards while conducting detailed risk assessments.
• Manage vendor selection, contract administration, and procurement to align with project objectives.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of local regulations and international codes (IEC, ASHRAE, ASME, etc.).
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive technical reports, documentation, and approval records.
• Review and validate technical submittals and drawings to ensure adherence to project requirements.
• Implement the Stage Gate Model across project development and investment phases.
• Promote sustainability initiatives within design and execution activities.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

What We Look For:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering in any related field.
• 5–7 years' of engineering experience in industrial construction projects.
• Implementation knowledge of Firefighting, Fire Alarm, HVAC, Electrical, and other building service systems.
• Good knowledge of AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, and Primavera for design coordination, scheduling, and progress tracking.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools.
• Excellent command of Arabic and English.

Personal Qualities We Look For:

• acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results.
• adheres to company rules and procedures; executes plans with commitment and determination; achieves high quality results.
• uses a methodical and systematic approach; plans ahead, defines clear priorities and allocates resources effectively .
• quickly understands and analyzes complex issues and problems; comes up with sound and rational judgments.
• communicates in a clear, precise and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively.
• co-operates well with others; shares knowledge, experience and information; supports others in the pursuit of team goals.

POSITION INFORMATION

Company:

El-Mohandes Jotun S.A.E.

Contract Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type:

Full time

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WHO WE ARE

Jotun's story in the MEIA region (Middle East, India and Africa) began in 1962, and has grown to include 18 legal entities committed to achieving success and growth of the Jotun Group. Throughout our history, we have focused on providing our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development, underpinned by our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.El-Mohandes Jotun S.A.E., established in 1983, is one of the key markets within the MEIA region. With 2 production facilities, 3 warehouses and more than 350 employees, we aim to further strengthen Jotun's position in Egypt through ambitious market growth plans that focus on innovation, efficiency and profitability.

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