Remote Construction Project Lead

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 950,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Online courses

Remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Remote Construction Project Manager to lead diverse projects from planning through to closeout, all from a remote location. You will coordinate with on‑site teams, stakeholders and clients using cutting‑edge tools to ensure projects stay on time and within budget.

You will manage scopes, timelines and resources, communicate risks clearly, and oversee budgets, procurement and contract negotiations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in construction project management, with remote oversight.
• Proven track record of leading multiple complex projects remotely.
• Strong remote communication, leadership and organizational skills.
• Experience with Procore, Asana, MS Project and collaboration tools.
• Knowledge of scheduling, budgeting and risk management in construction.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions remotely.
• Experience with contract administration and vendor negotiation.
• A dedicated home office setup with reliable high‑speed internet.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage construction projects from conception to completion, delivered remotely.
• Develop comprehensive project plans with scope, timelines and resources.
• Communicate project status, risks and issues using digital tools.
• Oversee budget development, cost tracking, forecasting and reporting.
• Manage procurement, vendor selection and contract negotiation remotely.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, safety regulations, and legal requirements.
• Maintain relationships with clients, contractors, architects, and stakeholders via remote communication.
• Utilize project management software and digital platforms for real‑time tracking and reporting.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation plans to ensure project continuity.

Skills

Remote leadership

Project management

Communication

Budgeting

Risk management

Vendor negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Procore

Asana

MS Project

Slack

Zoom

Teams

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a Remote Construction Project Manager to lead diverse projects from planning through to closeout, all from a remote location. You will coordinate with on‑site teams, stakeholders and clients using cutting‑edge tools to ensure projects stay on time and within budget.

You will manage scopes, timelines and resources, communicate risks clearly, and oversee budgets, procurement and contract negotiations.