Senior Infrastructure Project Manager — Public Works

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability cover

Company vehicle

Travel allowance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Infrastructure Project Manager to oversee critical infrastructure projects in Upington. You will plan, execute, and complete projects related to public works, utilities, or major construction and maintenance initiatives, managing scope, budgets, schedules, and resources to meet regulatory and safety standards.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership, deep understanding of infrastructure development, and the ability to coordinate with engineering teams,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years in infrastructure project management.
• Experience with large-scale construction projects.
• Knowledge of regulations and safety standards.
• Proven leadership and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of infrastructure projects from conception to completion.
• Develop detailed project plans: scope, timelines, budgets, resources.
• Manage risks, issues, changes with timely resolutions and comms.
• Oversee contractors ensuring safety, quality, and specs.
• Coordinate with engineering teams, consultants, regulators.
• Monitor progress, performance, and costs; report to management.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Budget management

Risk management

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Construction Management degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

AutoCAD

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Infrastructure Project Manager to oversee critical infrastructure projects in Upington. You will plan, execute, and complete projects related to public works, utilities, or major construction and maintenance initiatives, managing scope, budgets, schedules, and resources to meet regulatory and safety standards.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership, deep understanding of infrastructure development, and the ability to coordinate with engineering teams,