Remote Site Manager: Lead Large-Scale Construction Projects

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Flexible working hours

Remote-first environment

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee large projects from a remote location, with oversight from a hub in Gauteng. The role demands leadership across dispersed teams, strict adherence to schedules, budgets, and safety protocols, and effective use of digital tools for remote supervision.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in construction management with a proven track record on major sites, strong communication, and the ability to drive project success from a remote

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering.
• 10+ years in construction management with 5+ years in site leadership on large projects.
• Experience in remote management and digital construction tools (Procore, BIM 360).
• Strong budgeting, scheduling, and resource management skills.
• Excellent leadership and communication for remote teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day site activities remotely for multiple projects.
• Develop schedules, budgets, and resource plans for timely delivery.
• Conduct virtual site inspections and progress meetings.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, architects, and engineers.
• Generate progress reports and manage risks.
• Implement remote construction technologies and workflows.

Skills

Remote leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Stakeholder management

Site management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Procore

Autodesk Construction Cloud

BIM 360

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee large projects from a remote location, with oversight from a hub in Gauteng. The role demands leadership across dispersed teams, strict adherence to schedules, budgets, and safety protocols, and effective use of digital tools for remote supervision.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in construction management with a proven track record on major sites, strong communication, and the ability to drive project success from a remote