Project Manager (Design + Procurement Lead) (Interior Design Firm - Cape Town)

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design and construction firm in Cape Town seeks a Project Manager (Design + Procurement Lead) to manage turnkey interior projects. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in project management, a degree in the field, and strong skills in client communication and budgeting. Join a dynamic team to craft optimized, beautiful environments tailored to brand identities and business needs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in interior or construction project management.
• Experience with Buildertrend and Excel.
• Strong client communication and reporting discipline.

Responsibilities

• Own full project lifecycle from client brief to handover.
• Align design intent and budget with Lead Designer.
• Oversee procurement timelines and contractor scopes.

Skills

Project lifecycle management

Client communication

Budget management

Risk management

Education

Diploma/Degree in Project or Construction Management

Tools

Buildertrend

Excel

Budgeting tools

Job description

Project Manager (Design + Procurement Lead) (Interior Design Firm - Cape Town)

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Job Openings Project Manager (Design + Procurement Lead) (Interior Design Firm - Cape Town)

About the job Project Manager (Design + Procurement Lead) (Interior Design Firm - Cape Town)

Project Manager (Design + Procurement Lead) (Junior to Senior)

About the Client:

We design and build SMART spaces, specializing in:Architecture & Interior Design
End-to-End Construction & Fit-Out
Building Compliance (Occupation Certificates)

We craft spaces that reflect a brands identity, culture, and workflow balancing stunning design with practical compliance, landlord regulations, and Cape Town's building standards. By analysing client interactions, movement, and business needs, they create optimized, beautiful environments tailored to each brand.

Purpose: To manage turnkey interior projects across all 7 stages from client brief to handover while coordinating design, procurement, contractor management, and timelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own full project lifecycle: charter, cost, compliance, execution
• Work with Lead Designer to align design intent and budget
• Oversee procurement timelines and contractor scopes
• Coordinate site meetings, QA/QC, and reporting
• Monitor cost engineering, risk logs, and progress updates

Requirements:

• 5+ years in interior or construction project management
• Experience with Buildertrend, Excel, and budget tools
• Strong client communication and reporting discipline

Qualifications and Professional Bodies:

• Diploma/Degree in Project or Construction Management
• Member of SACPCMP or PMI (PMP designation beneficial)