On-Site PM for Luxury Hospitality Construction (Cape Town)

Utopia Design; Durban; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time on-site role

Cape Town location

Competitive pay

Global projects exposure

Collaboration with design teams

Job summary

Utopia Design is seeking a Construction Project Manager on-site in Cape Town to lead construction execution for boutique hospitality assets from inception to completion.

The role requires planning, coordinating with architects, engineers, and contractors, managing budgets and schedules, ensuring QA, and reporting to senior management. Proficiency with Google Sheets, AutoCAD, Revit, and data tools (Power BI/Looker Studio) is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field.
• Proven construction project coordination experience (+6 years).
• Proficiency with project management software (MS Project, Excel, Google Sheets, AutoCAD) and data analysis tools (Power BI, Looker Studio).
• Experience in cost tracking, schedule performance metrics, and trend reporting.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule construction activities to ensure timely project completion.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and contractors to meet requirements.
• Support procurement by obtaining quotes and negotiating with suppliers/subcontractors.
• Track progress, identify delays, and propose corrective actions.
• Monitor budgets, ensure cost control and financial reporting accuracy.
• Prepare and review contracts, work orders, and change orders.
• Maintain project documentation (reports, schedules, meeting minutes).
• Facilitate communication among stakeholders and resolve construction issues.

Skills

Project coordination

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Google Sheets

AutoCAD

Power BI

Looker Studio

Revit

Job description

Utopia Design is seeking a Construction Project Manager on-site in Cape Town to lead construction execution for boutique hospitality assets from inception to completion.

The role requires planning, coordinating with architects, engineers, and contractors, managing budgets and schedules, ensuring QA, and reporting to senior management. Proficiency with Google Sheets, AutoCAD, Revit, and data tools (Power BI/Looker Studio) is preferred.