Professional Project Manager

Professional Career Services; Durban; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 650 000; Full time

Job summary

A multidisciplinary consulting firm is seeking a Construction Project Manager in Durban. The ideal candidate will lead project planning and execution, manage financials effectively, and engage stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. Required qualifications include a degree in the built environment and registration with SACPCMP as a Professional Construction Project Manager. Proficiency in MS Project, Primavera, and AutoCAD is essential. The firm offers competitive benefits, including pension.

Benefits

Pension

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning and initiation.
• Coordinate and execute project tasks.
• Manage budgets and financials.
• Ensure compliance and quality management.
• Engage with stakeholders effectively.
• Monitor project progress and report outcomes.
• Conclude projects successfully.

Skills

Project planning

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

Degree in Built Environment

Registered with SACPCMP as a Professional Construction Project Manager

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

AutoCAD

Job description

Employer Description

This company is a multidisciplinary consulting firm in the built environment sector. They provide expert professional services to public and private clients, including project management, architectural design, quantity surveying, engineering support, health and safety compliance, land surveying, geotechnical investigations, environmental assessments, and urban planning advisory.

Job Description

Reporting to the Director

You will mainly be responsible for

• Project Planning & Initiation
• Project Coordination & Execution
• Budgeting & Financial Management
• Risk, Quality & Compliance Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Project Monitoring & Reporting
• Project Close‑Out

Qualifications

• Degree in Built Environment
• Registered with SACPCMP as a Professional Construction Project Manager

Skills

Software knowledge

• MS Project
• Primavera
• AutoCAD

Additional Skills

• Strong project planning, scheduling, and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Sound knowledge of construction processes, engineering principles, and building regulations.
• Financial acumen for cost control and budgeting.
• Problem‑solving and risk‑mitigation capabilities.
• Leadership and team‑coordination skills.

Benefits

Pension