We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee water and sanitation construction projects from start to finish in Midrand, Johannesburg (National travel required).

This role includes planning, budgeting, making key decisions, and ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee project coordination and execution, ensuring objectives are met in terms of quality, timelines, and budget
• Manage clients, ensuring all commercial commitments are met
• Guide and support the design team
• Prepare and present weekly and monthly progress reports
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements for water and wastewater construction projects
• Attend progress meetings, prepare payment certificates, and manage contractual claims
• Facilitate approval of drawings by relevant bodies
• Conduct site inspections to ensure safety and quality standards are maintained
• Develop detailed project plans (MS Project), scopes, and objectives
• Ensure resource availability and allocation
• Deliver projects on time, within budget, and to high quality standards
• Strong client communication and commercial understanding
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Identify risks and implement problem-solving strategies
• Engineering contracts management (FIDIC, NEC, JBCC, GCC)
• Implement Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act requirements

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in water and sanitation construction projects
• 5 years’ experience in project management, with exposure to engineering contracting models
• Knowledge of sewer reticulation design
• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint; intermediate MS Excel and MS Project
• Bachelor’s degree (BSc or BTech) in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or similar
• Ability to manage financial budgets
• Proven track record in managing water and sanitation construction projects


How To Apply:

• Contact Hire Resolve today for your next career-changing move
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Send your CV to: Engineers@hireresolve.za.com or connect with Mischa Bornman via LinkedIn.
• Alternatively, you can also contact me directly at Hire Resolve mischa.bornman@hireresolve.us
• We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.