Senior Infrastructure Project Lead – Kimberley (On-site)

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid and retirement benefits

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead Project Manager to oversee major infrastructure development in Kimberley, Northern Cape. You will guide projects from conception to handover, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency within budget and timelines.

The role requires leading multidisciplinary teams, managing capital budgets, and coordinating with engineers, contractors, and regulators on-site. Pr Eng or PMP and 10+ years of experience are highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Pr Eng or PMP certification preferred.
• 10+ years in leading large infrastructure projects (roads, utilities, facilities).
• Proven multisisciplinary team leadership and large capital budgets.
• Strong knowledge of SA construction regulations and methods.
• Experience with Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder skills.
• Willing to base in Kimberley and work on-site.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage end-to-end lifecycle of major infrastructure projects.
• Develop detailed scopes, work breakdown structures, schedules, and cost estimates.
• Oversee contractor selection and management; ensure contractual obligations.
• Implement and manage risk assessment and mitigation plans.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, safety regulations, and environmental standards.
• Lead and motivate project teams; foster collaboration.
• Manage project finances including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Prepare and present progress reports to senior management and stakeholders.
• Liaise with government authorities and communities for permits and approvals.
• Drive continuous improvement in project execution and delivery.

Education

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

Pr Eng or PMP certification

10+ years of infrastructure project leadership

Leadership, negotiation, stakeholder management

Contract administration

Risk management

Excellent communication

Team leadership

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Lead Project Manager to oversee major infrastructure development in Kimberley, Northern Cape. You will guide projects from conception to handover, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency within budget and timelines.

The role requires leading multidisciplinary teams, managing capital budgets, and coordinating with engineers, contractors, and regulators on-site. Pr Eng or PMP and 10+ years of experience are highly preferred.