Senior Project Manager - Construction & Infrastructure

Placements24; United States; Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct in Welkom, Free State, invites a skilled Project Manager to oversee construction and infrastructure programs from planning to completion. You will coordinate with engineers, contractors and stakeholders to ensure safety, quality and budget targets are met, while guiding multidisciplinary teams in a hybrid work setting.

Responsibilities include developing detailed plans, managing finances, supervising site operations, and reporting progress to senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in project management for construction/infrastructure.
• Proven track record delivering projects from initiation to completion.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, codes, and safety standards.
• Experience with MS Project or Primavera P6.
• Financial acumen and budget management experience.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Willing to relocate to Welkom, Free State, and able to travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire lifecycle of construction and infrastructure projects, ensuring timely and within-budget delivery.
• Develop detailed project plans, including scope, schedules, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
• Oversee site operations, ensuring compliance with building codes, safety regulations, and quality standards.
• Coordinate and liaise with architects, engineers, contractors, and suppliers.
• Manage project finances, including budgeting, cost control, and invoice approvals.
• Monitor project progress, identify deviations from the plan, and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct regular site inspections and project meetings.
• Prepare and present project status reports to senior management and stakeholders.
• Resolve issues and conflicts that arise during project execution.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration among all project participants.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

MS Project

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

WhatJobs Direct in Welkom, Free State, invites a skilled Project Manager to oversee construction and infrastructure programs from planning to completion. You will coordinate with engineers, contractors and stakeholders to ensure safety, quality and budget targets are met, while guiding multidisciplinary teams in a hybrid work setting.

Responsibilities include developing detailed plans, managing finances, supervising site operations, and reporting progress to senior management.