Senior Construction Project Leader — Hybrid, Big-Scale Builds

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary package with bonuses

Medical aid and pension fund benefits

Company vehicle and fuel allowance

Professional development opportunities

Modern equipment and technology

Job summary

Placements24 is hiring a Lead Construction Project Manager to oversee major projects around Pietermaritzburg. The role blends on-site supervision with remote administrative duties, requiring strong leadership, strategic planning, and a track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.

You will manage safety, budgets, schedules, stakeholders, and quality control across diverse teams, while ensuring regulatory compliance and effective communication with clients and consultants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field required.
• Minimum 10 years in construction project management with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale commercial, industrial, or residential projects.
• Knowledge of SA building codes and safety regulations; proficiency in MS Project or Primavera P6.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project plans with scope, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate on-site activities, schedule subcontractors, supervise workforce, ensure specs.
• Enforce health and safety regulations; conduct audits and risk assessments.
• Monitor progress, manage risks/delays, implement corrective actions.
• Manage finances, track expenses, approve invoices, report budget performance.
• Serve as primary contact for clients, architects, engineers, and regulators.
• Ensure quality control measures meet or exceed standards.
• Lead project review meetings; discuss progress, challenges, and plans.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers/subcontractors; secure favorable terms.
• Maintain project documentation: daily reports, photos, change orders.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Negotiation

Communication

Risk management

Team motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Placements24 is hiring a Lead Construction Project Manager to oversee major projects around Pietermaritzburg. The role blends on-site supervision with remote administrative duties, requiring strong leadership, strategic planning, and a track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.

You will manage safety, budgets, schedules, stakeholders, and quality control across diverse teams, while ensuring regulatory compliance and effective communication with clients and consultants.