Engineering Project Leader: Delivering Impact

Placements24

Upington

On-site

ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
Retirement plan
Performance bonuses
Professional development & trainings

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a results-driven Project Manager with a strong engineering background to lead complex projects in Upington. You will oversee design, development, and implementation of engineering solutions, managing timelines, budgets, resources, and cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years in engineering project management, a solid understanding of engineering principles, and proven leadership and communication skills to coordinate

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in engineering project management.
  • Proven track record of delivering complex engineering projects from design to implementation.
  • Strong understanding of engineering principles, methodologies, and standards.

Responsibilities

  • Lead planning, execution, and delivery of engineering projects from conception to completion.
  • Define scope, objectives, deliverables, specifications, and success criteria.
  • Manage engineering teams and external contractors, ensuring efficient workflow.
  • Oversee budgets, resources, and procurement of materials and equipment.
  • Identify and mitigate technical risks, ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
  • Communicate project status and challenges to stakeholders and senior management.

Skills

Leadership
Communication
Problem-solving
PM software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Engineering design tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a results-driven Project Manager with a strong engineering background to lead complex projects in Upington. You will oversee design, development, and implementation of engineering solutions, managing timelines, budgets, resources, and cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years in engineering project management, a solid understanding of engineering principles, and proven leadership and communication skills to coordinate

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