Professional Project Manager / Construction Project Manager
Job Description
LOCATION: Krugersdorp
JOB TYPE: Full-Time
R650K to R1 Mil annual (negotiable)
An established engineering consulting firm is seeking a highly skilled and professionally registered Project Manager to plan, lead, and deliver infrastructure and built environment projects.
This role requires a strong consulting professional with the ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams, ensure compliance with government frameworks, and deliver projects within time, cost, and quality parameters.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSQualifications (Non-Negotiable)
- Bachelor's degree in a Built Environment discipline (Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying or similar)
- Professional Registration with SACPCMP as PrPM or PrCPM
- Certificate in Development & Planning for Labour Intensive Construction Projects (NQF 7)
- 5-10 years' project management experience within an engineering consulting and/or construction environment (post-registration)
- Proven experience managing full project lifecycle delivery
- Strong exposure to Local Government, public sector, or parastatal projects (preferred)
- Experience in planning, risk management, budgeting, and cost control
- Degree in Project Management or PMP certification
- Competency in MS Projects or similar planning software
- Occupational Health & Safety certification
- Additional certifications in MS Office, MS Excel, and project management tools
- Strong knowledge of Local & National Government processes and project implementation frameworks
- Experience with infrastructure funding applications (MIG, RBIG, NDPG, etc.)
- Strong leadership, organisational, and stakeholder management skills
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation ability
- Ability to manage multiple projects under pressure and meet deadlines
- Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety compliance
- Understanding of environmental compliance processes
- Define project scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables in collaboration with internal stakeholders and EPMO
- Develop detailed project plans, programmes, and cost estimates
- Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams
- Monitor project progress and report on milestones, costs, risks, and deliverables
- Identify and mitigate project risks throughout the lifecycle
- Manage stakeholder communication, including clients and government entities
- Ensure effective budget management, forecasting, and cost control
- Conduct post-project evaluations and drive continuous improvement
- Ensure compliance with Integrated Management Systems (IMS) and regulatory standards
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