Senior Construction PM: Major Developments in Gauteng

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 20,000,000 - 100,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development support

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Project Manager to oversee major construction projects from planning through handover. This role requires delivering on time, within budget, and to high safety and quality standards, coordinating diverse teams and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership and deep construction management knowledge, and is based in or willing to relocate to Vereeniging to supervise on-site activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• PMP or SACPCMP certification is highly advantageous.
• 8+ years of progressive project management experience, with 5+ years in building construction.
• Experience managing budgets from R20 million to R100 million.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, scheduling, contract management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans with scope, budgets, and timelines.
• Manage all phases of construction lifecycle from site assessment to handover.
• Oversee budgets, expenditures, contracts, and implement cost-saving measures.
• Lead site teams, subcontractors, architects, and engineers with clear communication.
• Identify and mitigate project risks with proactive strategies.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards on sites.
• Maintain regular client communication with progress updates and issue resolution.
• Prepare detailed reports including status, financial summaries, and risk assessments.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Negotiation

Team coordination

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management / Civil Engineering / Architecture

PMP / SACPCMP certification

Tools

MS Project

Buildertrend

Job description

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Project Manager to oversee major construction projects from planning through handover. This role requires delivering on time, within budget, and to high safety and quality standards, coordinating diverse teams and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership and deep construction management knowledge, and is based in or willing to relocate to Vereeniging to supervise on-site activities.