Remote Senior Project Manager, Civil Construction

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote in South Africa

Flexible work arrangement

Career development opportunities

Remote collaboration tools and support

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Project Manager for a leading construction and engineering firm. This fully remote role enables you to oversee a diverse civil project portfolio from anywhere in South Africa, delivering on time, within budget, and to exacting quality standards.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage large budgets (over R50 million projects), ensure HSE compliance, and maintain strong client and stakeholder communications in a remote-first environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• 10+ years of progressive project management experience in civil construction.
• Experience managing large-scale infrastructure projects (roads, bridges, utilities).
• Knowledge of MS Project or Primavera and contract management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of civil construction projects from planning to closeout.
• Develop plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, site supervisors, and subcontractors.
• Ensure safety, quality, and environmental compliance.
• Manage client relationships and contractual obligations.
• Identify risks and implement contingency plans.
• Monitor progress and financial status, reporting metrics.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Resolve issues that arise during execution.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Communication

Negotiation

Remote team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Project Manager for a leading construction and engineering firm. This fully remote role enables you to oversee a diverse civil project portfolio from anywhere in South Africa, delivering on time, within budget, and to exacting quality standards.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage large budgets (over R50 million projects), ensure HSE compliance, and maintain strong client and stakeholder communications in a remote-first environment.