Remote Project Director — Global Infrastructure Megaprojects

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 3,200,000 - 5,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonuses & equity

Global health insurance

Retirement benefits

Remote leadership role

Access to digital tools

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Remote Project Director to lead mega infrastructure programs from a virtual command center. This senior role demands strategic planning, execution oversight, and stakeholder management, all performed remotely.

You will ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards, with teams dispersed across geographies. A proven track record of multi-billion Rand projects and mastery of remote leadership tools is essential.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in project management within construction and infrastructure.
• Proven leadership of large, complex projects.
• Strong experience with remote collaboration platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for large-scale, remote construction projects.
• Develop and execute plans for scope, schedule, budget, risk and quality.
• Oversee dispersed project teams and ensure accountability across geographies.
• Manage key stakeholder relationships including clients and regulators.
• Ensure safety, environmental and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Remote leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

Digital collaboration tools

Education

Advanced degree in Construction Management

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Remote Project Director to lead mega infrastructure programs from a virtual command center. This senior role demands strategic planning, execution oversight, and stakeholder management, all performed remotely.

You will ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards, with teams dispersed across geographies. A proven track record of multi-billion Rand projects and mastery of remote leadership tools is essential.