Academy Trainee - Deputy Project Contract Manager

About BIA

BIA Group is active in the sales, rentals and after-sales services of equipment intended for public works, mines, quarries and transport. The Group operates in Europe, Africa and Asia and has more than 1200 enthusiastic employees.

Summary

The focus should be on potential, foundational skills, organization, technical knowledge and attitude.

What will be your responsibilities?

• Managing and Monitoring the Project(s) Assigned in Collaboration with the Project Manager (PM): Structuring, Organization, and Management
• Ensuring that contractual commitments are met with regard to the customer(s) while representing BIA's interests in line with the company's strategy.
• Visiting and following up with the client and BIA teams on site frequently, in coordination with the PM (informing him of actions and visits). Facilitating follow-up meetings on site with the team according to the guidelines reviewed by the PM.
• Participating in and supporting the PM in the preparation of project reviews for the assigned project(s).
• Immediately informing the PM of any risks or deviations observed on the assigned project(s) and developing and proposing an associated corrective action plan, validated by the Project Manager.
• Proposing, where appropriate, the human and material resources needed to ensure the smooth running of the project(s).
• Developing specific knowledge of the Komatsu or other product range concerned by the project(s) for the teams involved (Product Support, parts, logistics, project team, training, etc.).
• Developing, analyzing, and monitoring the operational reporting for the project(s) for which you are responsible, in close collaboration with the Project Manager and the teams on site.
• Providing back-up support for the Project Manager where necessary. Commercial
• Working with the Project Manager or PSSR.
• Developing and maintaining a good level of operational relations with customer(s) contacts.
• Proposing to the Project Manager and implementing appropriate solutions for setting up technical support, including spare parts, on-site service, and training. Identifying business development opportunities and contributing to the action plan to make them a reality.
• Proposing to the Project Manager and implementing proposals to increase the quantity and quality of Rebuild activities on/off site.
   

Who are we looking for?

Educational Background

• Degree in project management and engineering.
• Coursework or certifications in project management is a plus.

2. Core Competencies

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• High initiative and proactive.
• Excellent follow-up skills.
• Result-oriented mindset.
• Team player.
• Great attitude, empathy and assertiveness.
• Time management and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Able to influence and persuade others.

3. Communication Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to present ideas clearly and collaborate with diverse teams.

 4. Leadership Potential

• Demonstrated initiative in academic or extracurricular projects.
• Experience leading teams in student organizations, competitions, or volunteer work.

5. Technical Proficiency

• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Trello, Asana, MS Project, Jira).
• Basic understanding of project lifecycles (Waterfall, Agile, Scrum).
• Basic understanding of engineering, automative engineering, maintenance systems, and mining activities.

 6. Internship or Practical Experience

• Internships, projects, or part-time jobs that involve planning, administration, engineering, coordination, or teamwork.

 7. Soft Skills & Attitude

• Adaptability, eagerness to learn, and resilience.
• Teamwork and interpersonal skills.

A growth mindset and openness to feedback.

What's in it for you?

• A fixed term contract
• A competitive salary and an interesting package
• A human sized company with international dimension, encouraging autonomy and team spirit
• Cooperate in a team with experienced and passionate colleagues within a successfully growing family-owned company
• Benefit from a challenging career opportunity with an extensive training program
• In this challenging job you get the possibility to take initiative and further develop the function