Manager Projects HV Transmission, Sub Stations

Copper Quail; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Copper Quail is seeking a Manager for Projects in HV Transmission, based in Johannesburg, South Africa. This role requires expertise in managing large-scale, multi-disciplinary construction projects from inception to final close-out. The successful candidate will drive project performance across time, cost, and quality, ensuring high-level client satisfaction.

Candidates should possess a completed National Diploma, B.Tech, or Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field. An experience of 10-15 years in project delivery is essential, along with strong leadership and commercial management skills.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience in multi-disciplinary construction or infrastructure project delivery.
• Proven track record of managing projects from inception to commissioning.
• Strong experience with NEC, FIDIC, or JBCC frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale projects with accountability from mobilization to close-out.
• Approve integrated project baselines to manage risks.
• Direct the project’s commercial position and manage claims.

Skills

Project Management

Risk Mitigation

Budget Optimization

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management

B.Tech in Project Management

National Diploma in Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Candy

BuildSmart

Job description

Manager Projects HV Transmission, Sub Stations

Johannesburg, South Africa | Posted on 06/29/2026

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, and 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 (such as Eskom, NTCSA, or IPPs) is highly preferred.