Project Coordinator jobs in South Africa

You’re a seasoned Project Manager with over five years of hands-on experience in both commercial and residential construction; you bring a strategic mindset and a results-driven approach to every phase of project delivery. In this role, you’ll take the lead in crafting and executing detailed project plans and schedules, all while upholding the highest standards of safety, quality, and client satisfaction. Your proven ability to manage complex budgets, tight timelines, and evolving project scopes has made you a trusted partner on high-impact developments and a reliable leader in fast-paced environments.

Apply today to join our Building Construction team in Calgary, AB!

Essential Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates leadership in health, safety, and environmental protection on the project
• Applies the requirements of Project Specific HS&E plan to promote overall compliance with Ledcor HS&E standards, applicable OH&S Acts, regulations, and codes with all employees and subcontractors on the project
• Creates and facilitates the Project Quality Program to ensure project materials are supplied and work is completed accordingly
• Ensures that projects are built according to approved plans, specifications, shop drawings, and applicable building codes and that quality standards are maintained
• Develop and maintain the construction schedule in conjunction with the project team to meet milestones and completion dates
• Leads project meetings with internal and external stakeholders to monitor and support the project’s ongoing progression
• Provides strong leadership to construction team members, capitalizing on individual and group strengths to ensure project targets are achieved
• Identifies and manages opportunities and risks to achieve the best possible impact on schedule and financial targets
• Maintains, tracks, and reports on all financial aspects of the project including forecasts and billings
• Manages the procurement process including subcontractor/trade/supplier negotiations and awards

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of related work experience as a Project Manager or in a similar direct managerial/supervisory role
• Completed post-secondary education in Construction, Engineering or related discipline an asset
• Experienced in managing new build commercial & residential construction projects
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction documents, drawings, specifications, costs, budgets and current construction practices and methodology
• Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with multiple stakeholders, understand and interpret stakeholder needs and identify solutions to non-routine queries
• Capable of anticipating constructability issues in moderate to complex situations and creating solutions in the construction plan and schedule
• Strong negotiation skills: ability to influence and persuade others to reach a consensus
• A track record of building successful teams and promoting teamwork through motivating and coaching
• Must have and maintain a valid provincial driver’s license
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug & alcohol requirements

Working Conditions:

• Site & Office based position in Calgary, AB