Remote Civil Engineering Project Manager

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Health, dental & vision insurance

Professional development budget

Diverse infrastructure projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Civil Engineering Project Manager for a fully remote role overseeing a portfolio of civil infrastructure projects across regions. You will manage end-to-end delivery from planning to handover, ensuring scope, budget and schedule adherence, while coordinating distributed teams and stakeholders.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of PM experience, strong leadership and remote collaboration skills, and a proven track record in procurement and financial

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in civil engineering project management with a proven delivery record.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills for remote collaboration.
• Experience with contract negotiation, procurement, and financial oversight.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of civil engineering projects, including planning, design, procurement, and construction.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation plans.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional project teams, including engineers, architects, and contractors, remotely.
• Ensure project compliance with relevant engineering standards, safety regulations, and client requirements.
• Facilitate effective communication between all project stakeholders, including remote teams and clients.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, proactively resolving issues to ensure timely project completion.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Civil Engineering Project Manager to join their team on a fully remote basis. This position is integral to overseeing a portfolio of diverse civil infrastructure projects across various regions, requiring excellent leadership and communication skills. You will be responsible for the end-to-end management of projects, from initial planning and design through to construction and handover, ensuring successful delivery within scope, budget, and schedule. This role is ideal for a self-motivated professional who thrives in a remote work environment and excels at coordinating distributed teams and stakeholders effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of civil engineering projects, including planning, design, procurement, and construction.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation plans.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional project teams, including engineers, architects, and contractors, remotely.
• Ensure project compliance with all relevant engineering standards, safety regulations, and client requirements.
• Facilitate effective communication between all project stakeholders, including remote teams and clients.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, proactively resolving issues to ensure timely project completion.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in civil engineering project management, with a proven track record of successful project delivery.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, adapted for remote collaboration.
• Experience with contract negotiation, procurement, and financial oversight of projects.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage time effectively in a remote-first setting.

Benefits

• A generous annual salary of R .
• Fully remote work opportunity , offering unparalleled flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Professional development budget for courses and certifications.
• Opportunity to manage diverse and impactful infrastructure projects from anywhere.
• A forward-thinking company culture that embraces remote collaboration and employee well-being.