Senior Construction Project Manager - Coastal

bp; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is looking for a Senior Construction Project Manager in Cape Town to oversee construction projects. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in managing retail construction, ensuring projects meet budget and quality standards while engaging with stakeholders effectively. This position offers an opportunity to lead complex projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in retail or commercial construction project management.
• Strong knowledge of project controls and risk management.
• Familiarity with South African regulatory and permitting processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle of retail construction projects from start to finish.
• Ensure all contractor documentation is current and approved.
• Coordinate procurement activities and manage asset relocations.

Skills

Project management

Risk management

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical subject

PMP certification

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Digital project tracking tools

Job description

Job Title: Senior Construction Project Manager - Coastal

Location: Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline: September 04, 2025

Job Description:

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Engineering Project Manager with a proven track record in delivering complex retail construction projects. This role is pivotal in ensuring projects are executed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage contractors, and drive project controls and change management processes across a dynamic retail network.

Key Responsibilities

Project Execution

• Lead the full lifecycle of retail construction projects from feasibility and design through execution, commissioning, and handover, ensuring alignment with business goals and brand standards.
• Lead multiple concurrent projects, balancing contending priorities and resource constraints.

Site Readiness & Dealer Engagement

• Conduct pre-construction readiness checks to ensure all permits, drawings, and contractor documentation are in place before mobilization.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external customers to ensure site access, utilities, and logistics are ready for construction start.

Contractor & Consultant Oversight

• Ensure all contractor documentation (e.g., BOQs, accreditations, insurance, tax compliance) is current and approved before site mobilization.
• Approval of priced BOQs in collaboration with Quantity Surveyors and Procurement.

Project Controls & Change Management

• Maintain rigorous control over project scope, schedule, and cost using tools like Microsoft Projects.

Risk & Safety Management

• Conduct risk workshops and maintain a live risk register throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure all high-risk activities are planned, permitted, and monitored in line with HSSE protocols.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide weekly project updates and facilitate alignment meetings.

Quality Assurance & Technical Oversight

• Approve quality management plans and ensure hold points are signed off at key construction milestones.
• Lead drawing development and technical reviews from architectural and engineering consultants.
• Ensure compliance with bp design standards.

Procurement & Asset Management

• Coordinate procurement activities including PO creation, contract development, and invoice processing.
• Lead asset relocations, journals, and sign-offs with Finance and Fixed Asset teams.

Documentation & Governance

• Ensure all project documentation is properly filed using standardized conventions.

Project Close-Out & Handover

• Ensure all snag lists are resolved, as-built drawings are submitted, and compliance certificates are filed.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a technical subject area with 10+ years of validated experience.
• PMP certification is advantageous.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in retail or commercial construction project management.
• Strong knowledge of project controls, risk management, and change management.
• Proficient in MS Project, Excel, and digital project tracking tools (e.g., RMP).
• Familiarity with South African regulatory and permitting processes.