Remote Senior Construction Project Leader

Placements24; Kempton Park; Remote; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly

Performance-based incentives

Health benefits (medical, dental, and視

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Senior Construction Project Manager to lead a diverse portfolio of construction projects from inception to completion. This fully remote role requires a proactive leader who can manage planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk, and stakeholder communication across distributed teams to deliver on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

You will oversee design, procurement, construction, and closeout, ensure safety and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive construction project management experience.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale projects from start to finish.
• Knowledge of construction methods, materials, and regulations.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Experience managing remote or distributed teams.
• Professional PMP or equivalent certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans with scope, timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Oversee design, procurement, construction, and closeout activities.
• Monitor site operations for safety and quality compliance.
• Communicate project status, risks, and issues to clients and stakeholders.
• Manage budgets, costs, and cost-control measures.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks.
• Lead and motivate project teams to achieve results.
• Ensure adherence to contractual obligations and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct regular site visits when feasible to address on-site challenges.
• Manage change orders and resolve disputes effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Remote collaboration

Budget management

Scheduling

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Procore

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Senior Construction Project Manager to lead a diverse portfolio of construction projects from inception to completion. This fully remote role requires a proactive leader who can manage planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk, and stakeholder communication across distributed teams to deliver on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

You will oversee design, procurement, construction, and closeout, ensure safety and regulatory