Manager Projects HV Transmission, Sub Stations

cquail; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Aid

Provident Fund

Job summary

cquail is seeking a Projects Manager for High Voltage main transmission stations, with offices in Cape Town and Johannesburg and occasional site work. You will own end-to-end project delivery, from award to commissioning and close-out, coordinating engineering, procurement, construction, and commercial functions.

The role demands 10–15 years of multi-disciplinary project delivery, strong leadership, and robust contract management within NEC/FIDIC/JBCC frameworks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10–15 years in multi-disciplinary construction or infra project delivery.
• Proven track record from inception to handover and close-out.
• Strong commercial, contractual and financial management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale projects from mobilization to close-out with accountability.
• Approve integrated baselines for scope, schedule and cost.
• Direct commercial position, manage variations, notices and EOTs per NEC, FIDIC or JBCC.
• Own budget control, cost-to-complete metrics, and forecasting.
• Maintain alignment between design, procurement and construction teams.
• Oversee procurement strategies and senior client engagements.
• Mentor teams, enforce safety culture and manage final handovers.

Skills

Leadership

Contract management

Project planning

Stakeholder management

SHEQ compliance

Education

National Diploma / B.Tech / Bachelor’s in Construction Management / Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Candy

BuildSmart

Job description

Projects Manager (High Voltage Main Transmission Stations / Substations) Location: Cape Town Office / Johannesburg Office / Site-Based (Occasionally)

Role Purpose The Project Manager acts as the single point of accountability for the end-to-end delivery of large-scale, multi-disciplinary construction projects from initial award through to commissioning, handover, and final close-out. This role integrates engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, commercial, financial, and administrative functions to consistently achieve project parameters across scope, schedule, cost, quality, SHEQ, and client satisfaction.

Key Performance Focus Areas Overall project delivery encompassing time, cost, quality, SHEQ compliance. Commercial performance, risk mitigation, and entitlement protection. Budget optimization, forecasting accuracy, and optimal project cash flow. Senior-level client satisfaction and multidisciplinary team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Leadership & Governance: Lead large-scale projects from mobilization to close-out with total performance accountability; establish delivery strategies and reporting frameworks while maintaining clear visibility of progress, risks, and forecasts.
• Planning & Baseline Management: Approve integrated project baselines covering scope, schedule, cost, and execution; align multi-disciplinary engineering and construction streams to review risks proactively.
• Commercial & Contractual Management: Direct the project’s commercial position by executing disciplined contract administration; manage claims, variations, notices, and Extensions of Time (EOT) aligned with NEC, FIDIC, or JBCC frameworks.
• Project Financial Management: Take ownership of budget control, cost-to-complete metrics, and forecasting to protect margins and drive cost optimization.
• Technical Integration & Delivery: Maintain alignment between design, procurement, and construction; manage design changes and lead construction execution through Project Construction Managers and site teams.
• Supply Chain & Stakeholder Management: Oversee procurement strategies for long-lead items and manage supplier performance; serve as the primary senior interface for strategic engagements and progress tracking with clients.
• People Leadership, SHEQ & Close-Out: Mentor and manage project execution teams; enforce safety cultures, oversee regulatory compliance, and facilitate final handovers, lessons-learned reviews, and final account closures.

Requirements

• Mandatory Tertiary Education: A completed National Diploma, B.Tech, or Bachelor's Degree in one of the following disciplines: Construction Management Project Management Engineering or a related built environment discipline.
• Work Experience & Professional Proficiencies: Industry Tenure: 10–15 years of experience in multi-disciplinary construction or infrastructure project delivery.
• Project Lifecycle: A proven track record of managing projects completely from inception through to commissioning and final close-out.
• Commercial Depth: Strong commercial, contractual, and financial management experience, specifically utilizing NEC, FIDIC, or JBCC frameworks.
• Leadership: Demonstrated experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing executive-level stakeholder engagements.
• Systems & Planning: Competency in construction planning, sequencing, and utilizing project control systems such as MS Project, Primavera, Candy, or BuildSmart.
• Preferred & Advantageous Criteria: Professional registration with SACPCMP (as a Pr.PM or Pr.CPM) or a PMP certification (or equivalent) is highly advantageous. Formal contract management training in FIDIC and NEC. Previous experience in High Voltage (HV) transmission, substations, or large-scale infrastructure projects involving utility frameworks (like Eskom, NTCSA, or IPPs) is highly preferred.

Benefits

Medical Aid and Provident Fund