Job Openings Senior Project Manager

About the job Senior Project Manager

Job Title: Senior Project Manager

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Contract Type: Full-Time | On-Site
Department: Operations
Reporting To: Operations Manager
Salary: Negotiable based on experience

Purpose of the Role

To plan, execute, and manage the delivery of projects in the built environment, with a focus on operational compliance, profitability, and client satisfaction. The Senior Project Manager will oversee project planning, execution, budgeting, subcontractor coordination, and risk mitigation, while supporting sales initiatives and ensuring high standards of OSHEM (Occupational Safety, Health, Environment & Management) compliance.

Key Performance Areas
1. Project Planning and Resourcing

  • Review and plan project proposals and resource requirements

  • Coordinate with internal teams and subcontractors to finalize deliverables and timeframes

  • Develop detailed project plans including materials, services, and human resources

2. Project Execution and Delivery

  • Lead delivery across all assigned projects, ensuring time, scope, and quality targets are met

  • Monitor site progress, resolve delays, and supervise corrective actions

  • Maintain accurate project documentation, files, site notes, and client records

  • Oversee project handovers, testing, commissioning, and inspections (e.g., ASIB)

3. Financial Management

  • Develop and manage project budgets in line with scope and work schedules

  • Track project spend, time usage, and profitability; implement corrective actions when required

  • Prepare and submit claims and payment valuations for invoicing and supplier payments

4. OSHEM and Compliance

  • Ensure adherence to all site and safety compliance standards

  • Conduct training for service providers on OSHEM protocols

  • Monitor and address non-compliance proactively

5. Client Engagement & Sales Support

  • Provide technical support to the sales team during project scoping and proposals

  • Identify upsell opportunities and assist with client engagement throughout the lifecycle

6. Reporting

  • Produce monthly and ad-hoc reports on project performance, financial tracking, subcontractor performance, and risk assessments

Minimum Requirements
Education

  • NQF Level 6 qualification in Project Management within the built environment (Required)

  • Equivalent experience may be considered in place of formal qualifications

Experience

  • 3-5 years experience in project management of built environment projects (Required)

  • Experience in fire protection, wet services, or HVAC construction preferred

  • Residential construction experience will not be considered

Core Competencies
Leadership Competencies

  • Operational Planning

  • Influencing and collaboration across departments

Functional Competencies

  • Project Management

  • Budgeting & Financial Oversight

  • Risk and Quality Management

  • Contract Administration

  • Service Provider Management

  • Written and Verbal Communication

  • Strong Planning and Organizational Skills