Remote Senior Project Manager

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonus

Fully remote

Home office allowance

Health, retirement, and insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Senior Project Manager to lead high-impact construction initiatives in a fully remote setup. You will drive project planning, execution, monitoring, and closing while coordinating distributed teams and stakeholders worldwide.

This executive role requires strategic thinking, strong leadership, and a proven track record delivering on time and within budget. Responsibilities include developing plans, managing budgets and schedules, guiding remote teams, handling

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in Construction Project Management, with demonstrated success in managing large-scale projects.
• Proven ability to manage remote teams and lead complex projects effectively.
• Expert knowledge of project management methodologies, software, and best practices.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of construction projects, from initiation to completion, ensuring strategic alignment.
• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, budgets, and schedules.
• Lead and motivate cross-functional, remote project teams to achieve project objectives.
• Manage client relationships, stakeholder communications, and expectation setting.
• Implement risk management strategies and proactively address project challenges.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, safety regulations, and contractual obligations.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Remote team management

Project management methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned and results-oriented Senior Project Manager to lead high-impact construction projects from a fully remote position. This executive-level role requires strategic thinking, exceptional leadership, and a proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects on time and within budget. You will be responsible for overall project planning, execution, monitoring, and closing, working closely with distributed teams and stakeholders globally. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced leader to leverage their expertise in a flexible, remote-first environment, driving success for major construction initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of construction projects, from initiation to completion, ensuring strategic alignment.
• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, budgets, and schedules.
• Lead and motivate cross-functional, remote project teams to achieve project objectives.
• Manage client relationships, stakeholder communications, and expectation setting.
• Implement risk management strategies and proactively address project challenges.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, safety regulations, and contractual obligations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in Construction Project Management, with demonstrated success in managing large-scale projects.
• Proven ability to manage remote teams and lead complex projects effectively.
• Expert knowledge of project management methodologies, software, and best practices.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive-level salary and bonus structure.
• Fully remote work arrangement providing exceptional flexibility and autonomy.
• Generous allowance for home office setup and operational support.
• Comprehensive executive health, retirement, and insurance benefits.
• Opportunity to lead significant projects and shape the future of the company's construction division.