Senior Project Engineer - Infrastructure (Remote)

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Executive-level benefits

Annual bonus

Profit sharing

Generous paid time off

International project opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Senior Project Engineer to lead large-scale infrastructure programs remotely, overseeing concept through completion while ensuring delivery within scope, budget and schedule. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage client relations, and supervise engineering design and construction activities, driving remote leadership and collaboration for quality outcomes.

This role offers full remote flexibility, competitive compensation, and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience managing large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Proven remote leadership experience delivering complex projects.
• Solid understanding of project management, contract administration, and construction law.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, design, procurement, and construction phases of major infrastructure projects.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and resources for timely, cost-effective delivery.
• Lead and motivate remote project teams, fostering high performance.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors, and regulatory bodies to meet objectives.
• Implement and monitor quality assurance and risk management across the lifecycle.
• Review proposals, designs, and construction methods for compliance and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Remote team leadership

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

Primavera P6

Civil 3D

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned Senior Project Engineer with extensive experience in infrastructure development to lead projects remotely. This role demands a leader capable of managing all phases of infrastructure projects, from conception through to completion, ensuring successful delivery within scope, budget, and schedule. Working entirely from a remote location, you will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage client relations, and oversee engineering design and construction activities. This is a key position for an individual passionate about delivering high-quality infrastructure solutions and driving project success through effective remote leadership and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, design, procurement, and construction phases of major infrastructure projects.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and resources to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Lead and motivate remote project teams , fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors, and regulatory authorities to ensure project objectives are met.
• Implement and monitor quality assurance and risk management processes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review technical proposals, designs, and construction methods for compliance and efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of proven experience in managing large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated success in leading remote teams and delivering complex projects.
• Strong understanding of project management principles, contract administration, and construction law.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities effectively in a remote setting .

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and executive-level benefits package.
• Full remote work flexibility, allowing you to work from anywhere.
• Annual performance bonus and potential for profit sharing.
• Generous paid time off and opportunities for international project involvement.