Senior Construction Program Manager - Durban

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary commensurate with experience

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Company vehicle allowance

Annual leave

Professional development

Landmark projects

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban is seeking a seasoned Senior Project Manager to lead high-value construction and development programmes from design through handover. You will oversee planning, scheduling, budgeting, and contract administration on complex projects in the KwaZulu-Natal region.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in construction project management, PMP or related degree, strong leadership, stakeholder management, and a proven track record delivering on time and within budget on large builds.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in construction project management.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, site management, and SA regulations.
• Proven ability to manage budgets exceeding R50 million and control costs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, and contract administration.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, safety regulations, and quality standards.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, suppliers, and regulatory bodies.
• Manage site operations, monitor progress, resolve on-site issues, and ensure milestones are met.
• Maintain project documentation and reports such as change orders and close-out documents.
• Conduct site inspections and reviews to maintain quality and assess risks.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Contract administration

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Education

PMP

Degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

None

Job description

Placements24 in Durban is seeking a seasoned Senior Project Manager to lead high-value construction and development programmes from design through handover. You will oversee planning, scheduling, budgeting, and contract administration on complex projects in the KwaZulu-Natal region.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in construction project management, PMP or related degree, strong leadership, stakeholder management, and a proven track record delivering on time and within budget on large builds.