Aviation Infra Project Lead — Hybrid, Airport Upgrades

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Híbrido; ZAR 900.000 - 1.800.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work model

Health benefits and wellness

Professional development opportunities

Competitive salary package

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking an accomplished Aviation Project Manager in Pietermaritzburg to lead complex airport infrastructure initiatives, including runway upgrades and ATC system upgrades. You will oversee scope, budgets, schedules, and resources, partnering with senior stakeholders to ensure safety, compliance, and on-time delivery.

This hybrid role combines on-site supervision with remote planning, requires strong leadership, a track record in aviation projects, and the ability to coordinate

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of project management experience with 5+ years in aviation or airport infrastructure.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale complex projects from inception to completion.
• Familiarity with PMP or PRINCE2 and aviation regulations.

Responsabilidades

• Lead full project lifecycle from initiation to closure.
• Define scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria with stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans including schedules and budgets.
• Manage project teams, ensure effective communication and performance.
• Oversee procurement and contracts with vendors.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigations.
• Ensure regulatory, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Report status, milestones, and issues to stakeholders.
• Manage project budgets and track expenditures.
• Foster collaboration among all project stakeholders.

Conocimientos

Project management

Aviation operations

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Risk management

Negotiation

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Construction Management

Herramientas

MS Project

Primavera

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking an accomplished Aviation Project Manager in Pietermaritzburg to lead complex airport infrastructure initiatives, including runway upgrades and ATC system upgrades. You will oversee scope, budgets, schedules, and resources, partnering with senior stakeholders to ensure safety, compliance, and on-time delivery.

This hybrid role combines on-site supervision with remote planning, requires strong leadership, a track record in aviation projects, and the ability to coordinate