Senior Principal Project Manager, Pretoria Civil Infrastructure

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical aid

Substantial provident fund

Annual performance bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria seeks a Principal Project Manager to lead and deliver major civil infrastructure programs, overseeing feasibility through commissioning, and ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery with top quality standards.

The role demands exceptional leadership, strategic planning, stakeholder management and a proven record in large-scale roads, bridges and water projects within Gauteng and nationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Pr. Eng registration preferred.
• 10+ years in PM, 5+ years senior/principal roles managing large civil projects.
• Experience managing projects valued > R100 million.
• Knowledge of PM methodologies, contract admin (FIDIC, NEC), and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary project teams to deliver complex civil infrastructure projects (roads, bridges, water, wastewater).
• Develop comprehensive project plans: scope, resources, scheduling, budget.
• Oversee procurement, contractor selection and contract management.
• Ensure adherence to safety, environmental standards, and quality control.
• Act as primary point of contact for clients, government agencies and stakeholders.
• Identify, assess and mitigate project risks.
• Monitor progress, report status, and implement corrective actions.
• Manage project finances and profitability.
• Support business development and winning proposals.
• Mentor junior project managers and engineers.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree or MBA

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Placements24 in Pretoria seeks a Principal Project Manager to lead and deliver major civil infrastructure programs, overseeing feasibility through commissioning, and ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery with top quality standards.

The role demands exceptional leadership, strategic planning, stakeholder management and a proven record in large-scale roads, bridges and water projects within Gauteng and nationally.