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Project Manager (Expat) (Project Manager)

Overview

Reference
Project Manager

Salary
ZAR/month

Job Location
- South Africa -- Johannesburg Metro -- Johannesburg

Job Type
Permanent

Posted
28 February 2025


Our client is looking for a highly experienced Project Manager to oversee the development of a large-scale warehousing system in the agriculture industry. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing complex civil engineering projects, ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and adherence to the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities

  • Project planning and execution, managing the entire lifecycle from conception to completion while ensuring scope, budget, and timelines are met.
  • Design and engineering coordination by collaborating with architects, engineers, and consultants to finalize detailed designs and specifications.
  • Contract and procurement management, overseeing negotiations, procurement processes, and compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
  • Budget and cost control, developing and monitoring project budgets, controlling costs while ensuring financial transparency.
  • Stakeholder management, acting as the primary liaison for clients, investors, government authorities, and internal teams.
  • Construction oversight, supervising site teams, contractors, and subcontractors to meet quality benchmarks and project milestones.
  • Risk management, identifying potential risks, implementing mitigation strategies, and ensuring adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
  • Team leadership, leading and mentoring multidisciplinary teams, fostering a collaborative and results-driven work environment.
  • Project reporting and documentation, maintaining thorough documentation and providing regular progress updates to key stakeholders.

Key Skills

  • Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
  • Excellent knowledge of construction methodologies and industry best practices.
  • Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, AutoCAD).
  • Strong financial acumen and budget management expertise.
  • Ability to solve complex project challenges through analytical decision-making.
  • Clear and effective communication skills.
  • Minimum of 15 years of experience in large-scale civil engineering projects, with at least 10 years at a management level.
  • Extensive background in infrastructure, warehousing, logistics hubs, or industrial/agricultural construction projects.
  • Familiarity with local and international construction laws, building codes, and safety regulations.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field.
  • Relevant professional certifications (preferred).


Contact information

Tamlyn Redmond