Industrial Project Manager - Hybrid Large-Scale Construction

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package aligned with industry

Bonuses

Medical aid and retirement benefits

Professional development

Hybrid working model

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Project Manager for its client in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will oversee industrial construction projects from planning through handover, leading cross-functional teams and ensuring safety, schedule, and budget adherence.

The role blends on-site leadership with flexible remote collaboration. Ideal candidates bring 7+ years of industrial project experience, strong leadership, and proficiency in MS Project or Primavera P6.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• 7+ years PM experience on industrial projects.
• Experience in KwaZulu-Natal region advantageous.
• Familiarity with MS Project/Primavera P6.
• Hybrid work model and willingness to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete lifecycle of industrial construction and engineering projects from feasibility to close-out.
• Develop, monitor, and control project schedules, budgets, and resources.
• Coordinate and lead multidisciplinary project teams including engineers, contractors, consultants and site personnel.
• Ensure compliance with SHEQ regulations.
• Oversee procurement of materials, equipment and services and manage vendor relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Negotiation

Risk management

Remote collaboration

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Project Manager for its client in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will oversee industrial construction projects from planning through handover, leading cross-functional teams and ensuring safety, schedule, and budget adherence.

The role blends on-site leadership with flexible remote collaboration. Ideal candidates bring 7+ years of industrial project experience, strong leadership, and proficiency in MS Project or Primavera P6.