Remote Senior Real Estate Development Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative virtual team

Long-term leadership role

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Real Estate Project Manager to lead large development programs on a fully remote basis, ideally based near East London. You will oversee feasibility, design, permitting, construction, and handover, aligning schedule, budget, and quality across diverse teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's in CM/Engineering/Architecture (Masters or PMP a plus), 8+ years of SA real estate PM experience, and strong leadership for remote collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• Master's degree or PMP certification is a strong advantage.
• 8+ years of real estate project management experience with SA delivery.
• Proficiency with MS Project or Primavera for planning and controls.
• Strong leadership and remote collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of real estate development projects from feasibility through handover.
• Develop plans, timelines and budgets and monitor progress.
• Manage consultants, contractors and vendors to contract specifications.
• Oversee procurement, tendering, and contract administration.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, zoning and safety standards.
• Conduct regular site reviews and progress meetings, escalating risks.
• Communicate milestones and risks to senior management and stakeholders.
• Foster collaboration among remote project teams and partners.
• Contribute to strategic direction and pipeline development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Remote collaboration

Negotiation

Education

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

Master's degree or PMP certification

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Real Estate Project Manager to lead large development programs on a fully remote basis, ideally based near East London. You will oversee feasibility, design, permitting, construction, and handover, aligning schedule, budget, and quality across diverse teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's in CM/Engineering/Architecture (Masters or PMP a plus), 8+ years of SA real estate PM experience, and strong leadership for remote collaboration.