Remote Civil Project Engineer

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 1,632,000 - 2,449,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated and experienced Remote Civil Project Engineer to join a globally distributed team. This fully remote role oversees technical aspects of diverse civil engineering projects from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to specifications, budgets and schedules.

You will coordinate with remote design teams, review designs and calculations, provide remote support, mitigate risks, and prepare status reports.

Qualifications

• Must hold a master's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of civil engineering project management and design experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage all technical aspects of civil projects, ensuring scope, budget and schedule compliance.
• Coordinate with remote design teams, contractors and stakeholders to enable project execution.
• Review designs, calculations and construction methodologies for technical soundness and compliance.
• Provide remote technical support to site teams and project personnel.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and address technical challenges.
• Prepare project status reports, documentation and close-out materials.

Skills

Remote project management

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Negotiation

Education

Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

PM software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a motivated and experienced Remote Civil Project Engineer to join their globally distributed team. This fully remote position is focused on managing and overseeing the technical aspects of diverse civil engineering projects from inception through to completion, irrespective of geographical location. You will be responsible for ensuring projects meet technical specifications, budgets, and timelines, providing critical engineering oversight and coordination. This role is ideal for a self-driven engineer who excels in a remote work environment and is adept at managing complex projects with minimal direct supervision, contributing to significant infrastructure development.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all technical aspects of assigned civil engineering projects, ensuring adherence to scope, budget, and schedule.
• Coordinate with remote design teams, contractors, and stakeholders to facilitate project execution.
• Review engineering designs, calculations, and construction methodologies for technical soundness and compliance.
• Provide remote technical support and guidance to site teams and project personnel.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, proactively addressing technical challenges that arise.
• Prepare comprehensive project status reports, documentation, and close-out materials.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in civil engineering project management and design.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex infrastructure projects remotely.
• Strong knowledge of project management software and collaborative online tools.
• Excellent understanding of civil engineering principles across various disciplines (e.g., transportation, water resources).
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, adapted for remote collaboration.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous remote work allowance and home office support.
• Significant opportunities for career advancement and global project exposure.
• Flexible working hours to accommodate different time zones.