Remote Senior Civil Engineer: Lead Infrastructure Projects

Placements24

Randburg

Hybrid

ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000

Full time

8 days ago
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Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to oversee multiple large-scale civil projects from a remote home office. You will lead planning, budgeting, scheduling, and team coordination while ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to budgets and standards.

Required are a BEng or BSc in Civil Engineering with at least 9 years of experience, including 5 years in project management, and strong contract, risk, and QA expertise. Excellent leadership and remote collaboration skills are essential.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor degree in civil engineering (BEng or BSc) required.
  • 9+ years of civil engineering experience, with at least 5 years in project management.
  • Proven track record delivering complex infrastructure on time and within budget.
  • Experience with contract administration, risk management, and QA processes.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage multiple civil engineering projects from initiation to closure.
  • Develop project plans, budgets, schedules, and resource allocation strategies.
  • Oversee design teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met.
  • Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies proactively.
  • Manage client communications and ensure satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant engineering standards, codes, and regulations.

Skills

Project management
Leadership
Negotiation
Interpersonal skills
Remote team management

Education

BEng or BSc in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Project
Primavera P6

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to oversee multiple large-scale civil projects from a remote home office. You will lead planning, budgeting, scheduling, and team coordination while ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to budgets and standards.

Required are a BEng or BSc in Civil Engineering with at least 9 years of experience, including 5 years in project management, and strong contract, risk, and QA expertise. Excellent leadership and remote collaboration skills are essential.

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