Senior Infrastructure Project Lead - On-Site Upington

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Travel allowances

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Infrastructure Project Manager to oversee major infrastructure projects in the Upington region. You will coordinate engineering teams, contractors and regulators to ensure quality, safety and environmental compliance on-site.

Role emphasizes planning, execution, and delivery of utilities, transportation and public works projects with strong leadership and on-site presence required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in civil engineering or related field.
• Minimum 9 years in infrastructure project management with large-scale delivery.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, regulatory compliance, and safety standards.
• Proven leadership, negotiation and stakeholder communication skills.
• Proficiency with project management software and tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end management of major infrastructure projects from concept to handover.
• Develop detailed project plans including scope, schedule, and budget.
• Coordinate engineering consultants, contractors and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, safety and environmental standards.
• Manage stakeholder relationships with government agencies and utilities.
• Conduct site inspections, progress reviews and risk assessments.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Risk management

Communication

Civil Engineering

Education

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

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Infrastructure Project Manager to oversee major infrastructure projects in the Upington region. You will coordinate engineering teams, contractors and regulators to ensure quality, safety and environmental compliance on-site.

Role emphasizes planning, execution, and delivery of utilities, transportation and public works projects with strong leadership and on-site presence required.