Remote Lead Infrastructure Projects Director

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid (top-tier)

Retirement annuity

Performance-based bonuses

Generous leave provisions

Professional development funding

International virtual conferences

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an accomplished Lead Remote Project Manager to drive large-scale infrastructure initiatives from a fully remote setup in South Africa. You will plan, execute, and oversee projects to deliver on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards while coordinating multidisciplinary teams remotely.

The role requires a minimum of 10 years in infrastructure project management, strong knowledge of PMI/PRINCE2, and experience with Primavera P6 and MS Project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field required.
• Master's degree and professional registration (Pr. Eng.) desirable.
• Minimum 10 years' progressive experience in project management of large infrastructure.
• Experience managing projects with budgets > R50 million.
• Proficiency with PMI/PRINCE2 methodologies and construction best practices.
• Experience in contract management and procurement for large capital projects.
• Strong leadership, remote-team management, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with engineering design software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans for major infrastructure developments (scope, timelines, budgets, resources).
• Lead and coordinate dispersed engineering, construction, and consulting teams.
• Oversee full project lifecycle from feasibility to handover.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Manage finances: cost control, forecasting, reporting.
• Identify and mitigate project risks with contingency plans.
• Communicate status, risks, and issues to senior management.
• Negotiate contracts and manage relationships with suppliers and contractors.
• Implement and manage QA/QC processes.
• Drive innovation and efficiency through new technologies and methods.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Remote work

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Master's degree and professional registration (Pr. Eng.)

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an accomplished Lead Remote Project Manager to drive large-scale infrastructure initiatives from a fully remote setup in South Africa. You will plan, execute, and oversee projects to deliver on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards while coordinating multidisciplinary teams remotely.

The role requires a minimum of 10 years in infrastructure project management, strong knowledge of PMI/PRINCE2, and experience with Primavera P6 and MS Project.