Residential Construction PM - Hybrid (Durban)

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Construction Project Manager to oversee a portfolio of residential development projects in the Durban area. The role requires hands-on leadership, strong budget control, and effective management of subcontractors and client relationships.

The successful candidate will balance site supervision with administrative duties in a hybrid work setting, ensuring projects meet timelines, budgets, and quality standards while adhering to health, safety, and environmental

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in construction project management, focusing on residential developments.
• Ability to deliver residential projects on time and within budget.
• Knowledge of construction processes, materials, codes, and safety regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction documents.
• Strong budgeting, cost control, and financial acumen.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to sites within the Durban region.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of residential construction projects from planning to execution.
• Coordinate on-site activities, ensuring adherence to plans, specs, and codes.
• Develop and maintain project schedules; implement corrective actions to avoid delays.
• Oversee budgets, approve invoices, and manage cost control for profitability.
• Procure materials and manage subcontractors and suppliers; maintain stakeholder relationships.
• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure quality and safety compliance.
• Liaise with clients, architects, engineers, and authorities; present status reports.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Blueprint reading

Education

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

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Construction Project Manager to oversee a portfolio of residential development projects in the Durban area. The role requires hands-on leadership, strong budget control, and effective management of subcontractors and client relationships.

The successful candidate will balance site supervision with administrative duties in a hybrid work setting, ensuring projects meet timelines, budgets, and quality standards while adhering to health, safety, and environmental