Construction Project Manager

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level salary

Fully remote work

Impactful projects

Leading-edge PM technologies

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Construction Project Manager to lead complex construction initiatives remotely for the Mossel Bay region and surrounding areas. You will oversee the full lifecycle from planning to closeout, ensuring safety, quality, time, and budget adherence.

The role demands strong leadership, strategic planning, and outstanding communication with clients, management, and regulators. You will coordinate diverse teams using digital PM tools, with significant responsibility

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in construction project management.
• Proven track record managing large-scale construction projects.
• Proficiency in project management software and digital collaboration tools.
• Strong negotiation, leadership, and communication skills for remote management.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of construction projects, including planning, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Lead and motivate project teams, including site staff, subcontractors, and consultants.
• Ensure safety, quality, and environmental compliance.
• Oversee contract administration, including change orders and disputes.
• Maintain communication with stakeholders, clients, senior management, and regulators.
• Implement risk management strategies to identify and mitigate issues.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned and dynamic Construction Project Manager to lead complex construction projects, operating fully remotely to support developments in the Mossel Bay region and surrounding areas. You will oversee all aspects of the construction lifecycle, from planning and execution to closeout, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This role requires exceptional leadership, strategic planning, and stakeholder management capabilities. As a remote leader, you will leverage advanced communication and project management tools to effectively coordinate diverse teams and ensure project objectives are met without physical site presence required for daily operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of construction projects, including planning, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Lead and motivate project teams, including site staff, subcontractors, and consultants.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety regulations, quality standards, and environmental policies.
• Oversee contract administration, including change orders, claims, and dispute resolution.
• Maintain effective communication with all stakeholders, including clients, senior management, and regulatory bodies.
• Implement risk management strategies to identify and mitigate potential project issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in construction project management.
• Demonstrated success in managing large-scale construction projects.
• Proficiency in project management software and digital collaboration tools.
• Strong negotiation, leadership, and communication skills essential for remote management.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive-level salary.
• Fully remote position offering unparalleled work-life balance.
• Significant responsibility and impact on major construction initiatives.
• Access to leading-edge project management technologies.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and performance bonuses.