Senior Architectural Project Manager — Lead Complex Projects

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Pension fund

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Architectural Project Manager in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga to oversee a portfolio of complex architectural projects from conception through completion. You will coordinate design teams, liaise with clients and stakeholders, and ensure seamless integration with construction processes.

The ideal candidate has a professional architecture qualification or construction-management degree, 10+ years of project leadership experience, and strong knowledge of SA codes.

Qualifications

• Architect qualification (PrArch) or Construction Management degree with PM exposure.
• Minimum 10 years managing architectural projects; 5+ in a lead role.
• Strong knowledge of SA building codes and construction methods.
• Proficient in MS Project/Primavera and AutoCAD/Revit.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle of architectural projects from brief to handover.
• Develop project plans including scope, timelines, budgets and resources.
• Coordinate architects, consultants and contractors throughout the project.
• Ensure designs meet client requirements, standards and quality benchmarks.
• Conduct site inspections to monitor progress and safety standards.
• Manage client communications and stakeholder relations with regular updates.
• Oversee procurement, contract administration and project finances.
• Identify and mitigate risks and contribute to proposals.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Client-facing

Project management

Education

Professional Architect (PrArch) or Construction Management degree

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Architectural Project Manager in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga to oversee a portfolio of complex architectural projects from conception through completion. You will coordinate design teams, liaise with clients and stakeholders, and ensure seamless integration with construction processes.

The ideal candidate has a professional architecture qualification or construction-management degree, 10+ years of project leadership experience, and strong knowledge of SA codes.