Project Manager-Rail Infrastructure

SPEC-Africa; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Part time

Job summary

SPEC-Africa in Pretoria is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a rail infrastructure project on a fixed-term contract of 6 to 12 months, with immediate availability required.

You will mobilize and manage the programme, budgets, and teams, drive contractor coordination, manage JBCC and GCC contracts, and deliver safely on time and to budget, reporting progress to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• BSc or BTech in Civil Engineering or a related qualification.
• Recognized Project Management qualification required.
• Minimum 10 years’ project management experience in construction or infrastructure.
• Proven railway infrastructure delivery experience and familiarity with JBCC and GCC contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the rail infrastructure project from mobilisation through execution, commissioning, handover and close-out.
• Develop, maintain and monitor project programme, budgets, resources, risks and recovery plans.
• Prepare weekly and monthly project reports and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance on site.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Project

Contract administration

Education

BSc Degree or BTech in Civil Engineering

Recognized Project Management qualification

Tools

JBCC contracts

GCC contracts

Job description

PROJECT MANAGER- RAIL INFTRASTRUCTURE

Pretoria | Fixed-Term Contract: 6 to 12 Months | Immediate Availability Required

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and manage a rail infrastructure project based in Pretoria.

The successful candidate will be appointed on a fixed-term contract of between 6 and 12 months, depending on project requirements and performance, and must be available to commence immediately.

Responsibilities

• Manage the project from mobilization through execution, commissioning, handover, and close-out.
• Develop and maintain project programme, budgets, resource plans, risk registers, and recovery plans.
• Monitor progress against the approved baseline programme and implement corrective action where required.
• Administer the project in accordance with the applicable JBCC or GCC contract Manage contractual notices, variations, claims, extension-of-time submissions, payment matters, and formal correspondence.
• Manage client expectations and maintain effective relationships with rail customers and stakeholders.
• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, consultants, suppliers, and internal departments. Ensure compliance with contractual, technical, safety, quality, and environmental requirements.
• Prepare accurate weekly and monthly project reports.
• Ensure the project is delivered safely, within budget, on programme, and to the required quality standards.

Minimum Requirements

• BSc Degree or BTech in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related qualification.
• Recognized Project Management qualification.
• Minimum of 10 years’ project management experience* within the construction or infrastructure sector.
• Proven experience delivering railway or rail-related infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience working with rail clients, operators, engineers, contractors, and key stakeholders.
• Practical experience in the administration and management of JBCC and GCC contracts
• Strong knowledge of project planning, programme management, cost control, risk management, quality management, claims, variations, and contract administration.
• Experience managing extension-of-time matters, contractual notices, site instructions, and project correspondence.
• Ability to manage multidisciplinary project teams, subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, and client interfaces.
• Sound understanding of construction health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project or similar project planning software.
• Excellent leadership, communication, reporting, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Must be based in, or willing to work in, Pretoria.
• Must be available to start immediately.

Only candidates with rail experience, JBCC and GCC experience, and immediate availability will be considered.