Lead Project Manager (Construction)

Time Personnel; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction project firm in Cape Town is looking for a Lead Project Manager with extensive experience in renewable energy projects. You will manage cross-functional teams throughout the project lifecycle and ensure successful delivery and client satisfaction. The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership skills, a results-driven approach, and experience in handling large-scale projects.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of project management experience in renewable energy or construction.
• Proven track record in delivering large-scale projects.
• Ability to read technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and rollout of installation projects.
• Define project scope, timelines, resource plans, and budget.
• Supervise junior project managers on concurrent projects.
• Coordinate with engineers and procurement to ensure project readiness.

Skills

Project management experience

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in project management software

Attention to detail

Job description

Lead Project Manager (Construction) required in Cape Town.

Have you successfully led complex projects in the construction / renewable energy sector, delivering on time, within budget, and at scale? An international industry leader based in CPT Southern Suburbs is seeking your expertise to take charge in a high-paced, manufacturing-driven environment.

Opportunity to manage this pivotal role leading their cross-functional project teams, working alongside engineers with full project lifecycles, HSE, planning & execution to site coordination and client delivery.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 – 5 years’ experience in project management within the renewable energy, construction, or infrastructure sectors
• Proven track record in delivering large-scale projects
• Experience managing turnkey contracts and contractor teams
• Proficiency in project management software
• Ability to read technical drawings and work with engineering teams
• Excellent leadership and team management capabilities
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• High attention to detail and a results-driven mindset

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning and rollout of installation and maintenance projects
• Define project scope, timelines, resource plans, and budget
• Coordinate civil works, instrumentation, and commissioning phases
• Supervise and support junior project managers across multiple concurrent projects
• Review and approve project plans, site visit reports, and close-out documents prepared by junior PMs
• Conduct regular check-ins, performance feedback, and mentorship sessions
• Act as the primary point of contact for key clients and stakeholders
• Attend client meetings, present progress updates, and manage project expectations
• Coordinate with engineers, HSE consultants, and procurement to ensure project readiness
• Oversee site readiness assessments and pre-installation checklists
• Ensure timely delivery of materials, equipment, and resources to site
• Manage site teams in collaboration with supervisors and field technicians
• Troubleshoot on-site challenges and escalate critical issues when required
• Review and approve HSE files prior to submission
• Lead project-specific risk assessments (HIRA) and toolbox talks
• Daily and weekly progress reports
• Final close-out and installation reports
• Track project costs against budget and flag variances early
• Approve timesheets, travel requests, and material requisitions
• Optimise crew and equipment availability