Senior Construction PM: Lead High-Impact Commercial Builds

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary

Bonus potential

Medical aid

Retirement fund

PD opportunities

Generous leave

Prestigious projects

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Senior Construction Project Manager to lead major commercial development projects from Centurion, Gauteng. You will own planning, execution, and delivery, guiding budgets, timelines, resources, and stakeholder relations to achieve top quality on time and within budget.

You will mentor project teams, drive best practices in construction methodologies, and contribute to a dynamic, growth‑minded culture where excellence is valued and recognized.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years in progressively responsible construction project management, commercial developments emphasized.
• Proven track record managing multiple large-scale projects simultaneously.
• In-depth knowledge of SA construction methods, materials, codes, and safety standards.
• Experience with project management software and construction tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation for projects.
• Lead project teams including site supervisors, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Develop and monitor detailed schedules and milestones.
• Ensure adherence to building codes, safety regulations, and quality standards.
• Identify and mitigate risks; develop contingency plans.
• Manage client and stakeholder communications with regular progress reports.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Conduct site visits to monitor progress, quality, and safety.
• Maintain project documentation including permits and change orders.
• Drive continuous improvement in PM processes and methodologies.

Skills

Project leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Contract negotiations

MS Project/Primavera

Regulatory awareness SA

Team mentoring

Risk management

Quality standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/related

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Senior Construction Project Manager to lead major commercial development projects from Centurion, Gauteng. You will own planning, execution, and delivery, guiding budgets, timelines, resources, and stakeholder relations to achieve top quality on time and within budget.

You will mentor project teams, drive best practices in construction methodologies, and contribute to a dynamic, growth‑minded culture where excellence is valued and recognized.