Senior Water Infrastructure Project Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical & dental insurance

Retirement fund

Annual leave

Team-building events

Work-life balance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee large water infrastructure projects in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage stakeholders, and ensure safety, quality and budget adherence from inception to completion.

The role requires a civil engineering background, 10+ years in related projects, and proficiency in MS Project or Primavera P6. Travel throughout the project region is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field required.
• Masters degree or PMP certification advantageous.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive civil engineering construction project experience, especially water/sanitation.
• Proven track record delivering complex projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and complete water infrastructure projects (pipelines, pump stations, treatment facilities).
• Develop detailed project plans with scope, timelines, resources and budgets.
• Manage execution with adherence to specs, quality and safety regulations.
• Coordinate internal teams, subcontractors, and suppliers for seamless operations.
• Conduct site inspections to monitor progress and implement corrective actions.
• Manage project finances: budget control, cost reporting, cash flow management.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Risk management

Project planning

MS Project

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering

Masters or PMP

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee large water infrastructure projects in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage stakeholders, and ensure safety, quality and budget adherence from inception to completion.

The role requires a civil engineering background, 10+ years in related projects, and proficiency in MS Project or Primavera P6. Travel throughout the project region is expected.