Senior Civil Infrastructure PM – Roads & Water

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 131,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Pension fund

Life insurance

Professional development

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Project Manager for civil infrastructure projects in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. You will lead public and private sector initiatives from initiation to completion, overseeing planning, budgeting, execution and stakeholder engagement.

The role requires a strong civil engineering background, 7+ years in project management, and a proven ability to deliver complex projects while maintaining safety and quality standards. On-site work in Queenstown is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive project management experience in civil infrastructure.
• Proven experience managing road, water, or public facilities projects.
• Proficiency with PM software and design tools (MS Project, AutoCAD Civil 3D).
• On-site work capability in Queenstown, Eastern Cape.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of civil infrastructure projects from planning to handover.
• Develop detailed project plans with scope, budgets, and timelines.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams including engineers and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental policies, and codes.
• Oversee procurement and supplier relationships; manage contracts.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate with government bodies and local stakeholders.
• Track project finances and ensure budget adherence.
• Conduct site assessments and feasibility studies.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Pr. Eng (professional registration) desirable

Tools

MS Project

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Project Manager for civil infrastructure projects in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. You will lead public and private sector initiatives from initiation to completion, overseeing planning, budgeting, execution and stakeholder engagement.

The role requires a strong civil engineering background, 7+ years in project management, and a proven ability to deliver complex projects while maintaining safety and quality standards. On-site work in Queenstown is essential.