Project Manager R33,900– R49,985), Centurion

Our client in the engineering sector is currently seeking to appoint a Project Manager.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Taking full end-to-end responsibility for project execution, from site establishment through to project close-out.

Translating project plans, contracts, and schedules into effective and executable site activities.

Ensuring projects are delivered in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and contractual requirements.

Acting as the primary escalation point for all site execution issues prior to involving senior management.

Qualifications and Experience

Academic qualification: BSc/BEng in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering.

Project Management qualification (required).

Registration with professional bodies SACPCMP/ECSA (required).

Postgraduate qualification– Projects/Business/Engineering (preferred).

Minimum 5–8 years’ experience in project delivery and construction execution.

Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary engineering projects.

Experience on SOE, power generation, or infrastructure projects (highly advantageous).

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple sites simultaneously.

Skills&Competencies

Strong execution-focused leadership and people management skills.

Excellent planning, coordination, and problem-solving ability.

Understanding of construction methods, contracts, and site operations.

Ability to read and interpret drawings, BOQs, and specifications.

High level of accountability, decisiveness, and ownership.

Strong communication, reporting, and stakeholder management skills.

Technical Skills

Advanced proficiency in MS Office.

Working knowledge of construction/project management software.

Strong reporting and tracking capability.

Contract administration (NEC, JBCC, GCC, COLTO).

Procurement and tender management.

Excel (cost tracking, forecasting dashboards– Power BI).

Knowledge in Primavera P6 or MS Project.

Knowledge in PMBOK, PRINCE2, Agile.

Additional Requirements

Valid driver’s licence.

Own vehicle.

Willingness to work extended hours and to travel to sites as required by the project demands.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Projects delivered within approved time, cost, and quality parameters.

Cost and financial control.

Contracts and commercial management.

Quality management.

Reduction in execution-related escalations to senior management.

Effective site mobilisation, ramp‑up, and execution.

Compliance with health, safety, and quality standards.

Reporting and governance.

Client and stakeholder satisfaction.

Site productivity and cost control.

Team and resource management.

Responsibilities (Expanded)

Lead and oversee Site Managers, Site Supervisors, and subcontractors.

Plan, schedule, and monitor daily, weekly, and monthly site activities.

Track progress against programme, cost, and resource plans.

Conduct regular site inspections and progress reviews.

Chair site coordination meetings and execution review meetings.

Identify risks, delays, and execution gaps and implement corrective actions.

Ensure proper project documentation, reporting, and close‑out.

Health, Safety&Environmental (HSE)

Enforce compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and project‑specific HSE plans.

Ensure site teams conduct toolbox talks, risk assessments, and method statements.

Monitor HSE performance and ensure incidents, near‑misses, and hazards are reported and addressed.

Support and enforce a strong safety culture across all sites.

Quality Control

Ensure all works meet required quality standards, specifications, and contractual obligations.

Implement and enforce quality control procedures and inspection plans.

Manage defects, non‑conformances, and snag lists to closure.

Coordinate with Quality and Engineering stakeholders to resolve technical issues.

Cost&Resource Management

Monitor and control site costs, labour productivity, and material usage.

Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost reporting for projects.

Assist with cash‑flow tracking, payment certificates, and cost‑to‑complete assessments.

Identify inefficiencies and non‑conformances and take corrective measures to minimise financial impact.

Programme&Scheduling

Develop, review, and manage construction programmes and execution schedules.

Identify programme slippage and implement recovery plans.

Ensure milestones and contractual deadlines are achieved.

Coordinate with planners and project controls where applicable.

Communication&Reporting

Act as the key coordination interface between sites, head office, and senior management.

Prepare and submit weekly and monthly project execution reports.

Liaise with clients, consultants, engineers, and subcontractors.

Resolve site-level conflicts and execution challenges proactively.

Promote effective communication and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

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