Senior Port & Marine Infrastructure Project Manager – Durban

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is assisting a major maritime and infrastructure firm in Durban to appoint a Senior Construction Project Manager. You will oversee end-to-end delivery of large-scale civil and port infrastructure projects, ensuring safety, quality, and timely execution.

The role requires deep project leadership, knowledge of port environments, and proven experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams and complex contracts to drive successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Master's degree or PMP/SACPCMP qualification is advantageous.
• 12+ years in construction project management, with 5+ years in senior roles managing large civil/port projects.
• Experience managing projects with budgets > R100 million.
• Strong knowledge of port/marine construction methods, materials, and equipment.
• Contract management experience (FIDIC or similar) and claims negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Lead full project lifecycle from initiation to closure.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans (scope, budget, schedule, resources).
• Oversee construction activities ensuring design/spec compliance, quality, and safety.
• Motivate and manage multidisciplinary teams (engineers, site supervisors, subcontractors).
• Identify and mitigate risks; develop contingency plans.
• Maintain relationships with clients, regulators, and contractors.
• Oversee procurement, contract administration, and change control.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

PMP or SACPCMP (advantageous)

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Placements24 is assisting a major maritime and infrastructure firm in Durban to appoint a Senior Construction Project Manager. You will oversee end-to-end delivery of large-scale civil and port infrastructure projects, ensuring safety, quality, and timely execution.

The role requires deep project leadership, knowledge of port environments, and proven experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams and complex contracts to drive successful outcomes.