Senior Remote Construction Project Manager

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 invites an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead remote projects across South Africa. You will oversee the full project lifecycle, from planning through closeout, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence, and high quality in a fully remote environment.

The role demands 10+ years of proven construction project management experience, strong leadership, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in construction-related field is required or preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of proven construction project management experience.
• Experience delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Proficiency with project management software (MS Project, Primavera P6, Procore) and remote coordination.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and close construction projects with defined scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Develop detailed schedules, resource plans and budgets.
• Manage project teams remotely (site staff, subcontractors, consultants).
• Oversee procurement, contract administration and vendor management.
• Ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigations.
• Lead virtual meetings and provide progress reports to stakeholders.
• Manage project finances including invoicing and change orders.
• Foster relationships with clients, suppliers, and regulators.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Remote team management

Negotiation

Problem solving

Time management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Decision making

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Procore

Job description

Placements24 invites an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead remote projects across South Africa. You will oversee the full project lifecycle, from planning through closeout, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence, and high quality in a fully remote environment.

The role demands 10+ years of proven construction project management experience, strong leadership, and excellent communication skills.