Project Manager

**Project Manager \| Engineering \& Infrastructure Projects** **Are you an experienced Project Manager with a strong track record of delivering complex projects safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards?** **We are seeking a results\-driven Project Manager to oversee projects from initiation through to completion, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing budgets and schedules, mitigating risks, and maintaining strong client relationships.** **This is an opportunity for a hands\-on project leader who excels at planning, execution, contract administration and stakeholder management.** **Key Responsibilities** * Develop comprehensive project plans, schedules, work breakdown structures and execution methodologies. * Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, milestones and resource requirements. * Lead project execution, coordinating internal teams, contractors, consultants and suppliers. * Manage project budgets, expenditure, cost forecasts and cash flow. * Monitor project schedules, identify delays and implement corrective or recovery plans. * Identify and mitigate project risks, maintain risk registers and resolve issues. * Manage client relationships, stakeholder expectations and project progress meetings. * Oversee contract administration, variations, scope changes and supplier performance. * Ensure quality standards are met and defects are addressed promptly. * Monitor occupational health and safety requirements and environmental compliance. * Allocate labour, equipment and materials while coordinating procurement activities. * Prepare project reports, dashboards and management updates. * Lead and develop project teams, promoting accountability and continuous improvement. * Manage project handovers, close\-out documentation and lessons\-learned reviews. **Minimum Requirements** * Bachelor's degree or National Diploma in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Management or a related field. * 5–8 years of project management experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership or supervisory role. * Proven experience managing projects from initiation to completion. * Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, schedules, risks and resources. * Experience managing contractors, consultants, suppliers and multidisciplinary teams. * Strong client relationship management and stakeholder engagement experience. * Experience in project reporting, contract administration and change management. **Preferred Industry Experience** **Experience in engineering, construction, electrical, HVAC, telecommunications, facilities management, manufacturing or infrastructure will be advantageous** **Advantageous Qualifications** * PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner or an equivalent project management certification. * Registration with a relevant professional body, such as ECSA, SACPCMP or PMI, where applicable. **Key Skills and Competencies** * Strong leadership and people management. * Excellent planning, organisation and time management. * Knowledge of Agile, Waterfall and Hybrid project management methodologies. * Strong analytical, problem\-solving and decision\-making abilities. * Excellent communication and stakeholder management. * Proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project, Jira or similar.