Remote-First Senior Infrastructure Project Leader

Placements24; Westside (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Pension fund

Remote work autonomy

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead major infrastructure initiatives in a remote-first role. You will plan, execute, and deliver sizable projects across civil, electrical, and mechanical domains, coordinating dispersed teams and external partners.

This role requires a proven track record in managing capital projects, proficiency with Primavera P6 / MS Project / Asta Powerproject, and the ability to handle budgets over R10 million.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical) or related field.
• Masters degree or PMP certification strongly preferred.
• 9+ years of progressive project management experience on large infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage detailed project plans for major infrastructure initiatives.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams in a remote setting.
• Oversee budgets, resources, and procurement with strong financial controls.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, safety, and quality benchmarks.
• Facilitate status meetings and reporting to senior management.
• Manage vendor, supplier, and government agency relationships as required.
• Drive continuous improvement in PM processes and practices.
• Ensure effective communication across dispersed project participants.
• Balance remote work with onsite site visits when necessary.

Skills

Remote team leadership

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Masters degree

PMP certification

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Asta Powerproject

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead major infrastructure initiatives in a remote-first role. You will plan, execute, and deliver sizable projects across civil, electrical, and mechanical domains, coordinating dispersed teams and external partners.

This role requires a proven track record in managing capital projects, proficiency with Primavera P6 / MS Project / Asta Powerproject, and the ability to handle budgets over R10 million.