Senior Infrastructure Project Manager

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based incentives

Fully remote

Impactful projects

Health insurance

Generous PTO

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Senior Infrastructure Project Manager to lead high-profile civil engineering initiatives from a remote setting. You will drive planning, execution, and closure across transportation, water, and urban development projects, ensuring delivery within scope, budget, and schedule while collaborating with clients and regulatory bodies from afar.

With 10+ years of progressive infra experience and a PMP or equivalent certification, you will guide remote teams and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in managing large-scale civil infrastructure projects.
• Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Proficiency in project management software (MS Project, Primavera P6) and collaboration tools.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills, adapted for a remote environment.
• Professional certification such as PMP or similar is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of infrastructure projects, from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, budget, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
• Manage and coordinate project teams, consultants, and contractors, ensuring effective communication and collaboration remotely.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks and issues, and implement mitigation strategies proactively.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant engineering standards, safety regulations, and contractual obligations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies, maintaining strong working relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Remote collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering / Construction Management

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

PMP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned and proactive Senior Infrastructure Project Manager to lead high-profile projects from a remote setting. This role is pivotal in steering the successful planning, execution, and closure of complex civil engineering initiatives, including transportation, water management, and urban development projects. You will be instrumental in managing project lifecycles, ensuring delivery within scope, budget, and timeline, utilizing advanced remote collaboration and project management tools. This fully remote position offers a unique opportunity to leverage extensive project management expertise in a flexible, geographically independent environment, contributing to significant developments and fostering strong client relationships from afar.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of infrastructure projects , from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, budget, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
• Manage and coordinate project teams, consultants, and contractors, ensuring effective communication and collaboration remotely.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks and issues, and implement mitigation strategies proactively.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant engineering standards, safety regulations, and contractual obligations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies, maintaining strong working relationships.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in managing large-scale civil infrastructure projects .
• Proven track record of successfully delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6) and collaboration tools .
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills, adapted for a remote environment.
• Professional certification such as PMP or similar is highly regarded.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Exceptional flexibility with a fully remote work arrangement.
• Opportunity to manage impactful and large-scale infrastructure developments .
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and a commitment to work-life balance.