Remote Water Resources Project Leader

Placements24; Willows (CA); Remote; USD 71,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Civil Engineering Project Manager to lead water resource and infrastructure projects remotely from anywhere in South Africa. You will manage end-to-end lifecycle, develop detailed plans, coordinate virtual teams of engineers, consultants, and contractors, and ensure compliance with engineering standards and environmental regulations.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, Pr Eng with ECSA, 10+ years PM experience (5+ in water), strong leadership,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a focus on Water Resources.
• Pr Eng registration with ECSA required.
• 10+ years of civil engineering project management experience, 5+ in water resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end management of water resource and infrastructure projects.
• Develop detailed project plans with scope, timelines, budgets.
• Coordinate virtual project teams of engineers, consultants, and contractors.
• Oversee design, procurement, and construction phases.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards and environmental regulations.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.

Skills

Project management

Water resources engineering

Leadership

Stakeholder management

MS Project

Primavera P6

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Pr Eng registration with ECSA

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Civil Engineering Project Manager to lead water resource and infrastructure projects remotely from anywhere in South Africa. You will manage end-to-end lifecycle, develop detailed plans, coordinate virtual teams of engineers, consultants, and contractors, and ensure compliance with engineering standards and environmental regulations.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, Pr Eng with ECSA, 10+ years PM experience (5+ in water), strong leadership,