Project Manager - Construction & Infrastructure

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonuses

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off and holidays

Hybrid work environment

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24, Cape Town, is seeking a seasoned Project Manager with deep expertise in construction and infrastructure. You will oversee diverse projects, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and quality, with a hybrid work model combining remote flexibility and on-site presence.

You will coordinate with contractors, manage permits, and ensure regulatory compliance across project lifecycles, while leading planning, execution, and closeout efforts to deliver vital infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• PMP certification is highly advantageous.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in project management within the construction or infrastructure sector.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of construction and infrastructure projects, from initial planning and design to final handover and closeout.
• Develop detailed project plans, including scope, timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
• Coordinate and manage relationships with contractors, suppliers, architects, and regulatory bodies.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety regulations, building codes, and quality control standards throughout the project.
• Conduct regular site inspections and progress meetings, both in-person and virtually, to monitor project status.
• Manage project documentation, including contracts, permits, change orders, and progress reports.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Site safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

PMP certification

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned Project Manager with expertise in construction and infrastructure projects. This role will involve managing diverse projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. While some site visits and in-person meetings will be required, the position offers a hybrid work model , blending remote flexibility with essential on-site presence. You will play a critical role in overseeing project lifecycles, coordinating with contractors, managing permits, and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations, contributing to the development of vital infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of construction and infrastructure projects, from initial planning and design to final handover and closeout.


• Develop detailed project plans, including scope, timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk management strategies .


• Coordinate and manage relationships with contractors, suppliers, architects, and regulatory bodies.


• Ensure strict adherence to safety regulations, building codes, and quality control standards throughout the project.


• Conduct regular site inspections and progress meetings, both in-person and virtually, to monitor project status.


• Manage project documentation, including contracts, permits, change orders, and progress reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.


• PMP certification is highly advantageous.


• Minimum of 8 years of experience in project management within the construction or infrastructure sector.


• Proven experience managing projects with a hybrid work arrangement , balancing remote responsibilities with site requirements.


• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, materials, and relevant building codes and regulations.


• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills .


• Proficiency in construction project management software and tools.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.


• Hybrid work environment offering a blend of remote flexibility and essential on-site engagement.


• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.


• Generous paid time off and company holidays.


• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.