Senior Architectural PM - Large-Scale Developments (On-site)

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Development opportunities

Leadership training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Architectural Project Manager for Sandton offices and project sites. You will oversee architectural design across feasibility through final completion, manage consultants, and ensure alignment with scope, budget, and schedule.

The ideal candidate has a professional architect or construction/PM degree, 10+ years in large-scale developments, and SA regulatory knowledge. You will lead teams, liaise with authorities, and mentor junior staff in a dynamic, city-fringe

Qualifications

• Architect qualification or Construction/Project Management degree.
• 10+ years in architectural project management, preferably in property development.
• Experience delivering large, complex developments end-to-end.
• Strong knowledge of SA building regulations and design principles.
• Proficiency with project management software/tools.
• Leadership, negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under pressure.
• Experience in Sandton or similar high-value urban settings.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving.
• Professional registration (Pr.Arch, PMP) advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage architectural project lifecycles for large-scale developments.
• Coordinate design consultants, architects, engineers, and urban planners.
• Ensure designs meet objectives, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and manage budgets and schedules; identify risks.
• Liaise with stakeholders, clients, authorities and contractors.
• Review architectural drawings and specs.
• Conduct site visits and oversee construction phases.
• Manage procurement of design services.
• Provide strategic advice on design opportunities.
• Mentor junior staff.

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Architectural Project Manager for Sandton offices and project sites. You will oversee architectural design across feasibility through final completion, manage consultants, and ensure alignment with scope, budget, and schedule.

The ideal candidate has a professional architect or construction/PM degree, 10+ years in large-scale developments, and SA regulatory knowledge. You will lead teams, liaise with authorities, and mentor junior staff in a dynamic, city-fringe