Remote Civil Engineer - Project Management

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote salary

Flexible schedule

Health & wellness

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Civil Engineer with strong project management to join their fully remote team. You will oversee a diverse portfolio of civil infrastructure projects from initiation to closure, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence, and quality standards.

The role requires autonomous work, exceptional communication, and coordination with internal teams, external consultants, and regulators from anywhere.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in civil engineering project management.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex infrastructure projects.
• Expertise in project management software (MS Project, Primavera P6).
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of multiple civil engineering projects, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closing.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation plans.
• Coordinate with internal teams, external consultants, and regulatory bodies to ensure project success.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks proactively.
• Prepare regular progress reports and communicate project status to senior management and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant engineering standards, safety regulations, and environmental policies.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Negotiation

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly organized and proactive Civil Engineer with strong project management skills to join their fully remote team. This role will involve overseeing a diverse portfolio of civil engineering projects from initiation to closure, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You will be responsible for stakeholder management, risk assessment, and resource allocation, all managed remotely. This position is ideal for an experienced engineer who excels in autonomous work environments and possesses exceptional communication and organizational capabilities, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere while impacting significant infrastructure initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of multiple civil engineering projects, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closing.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation plans.
• Coordinate with internal teams, external consultants, and regulatory bodies to ensure project success.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks proactively.
• Prepare regular progress reports and communicate project status to senior management and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant engineering standards, safety regulations, and environmental policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in civil engineering project management.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex infrastructure projects.
• Expertise in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6).
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive remote salary and potential for bonuses.
• Flexible work schedule and the ability to work from any location.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Access to cutting-edge project management tools and platforms.