Civil Engineering Project Manager

Recruiter:

Assegai

Job Ref:

DUR000299/GH

Date posted:

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

75000 Monthly

SUMMARY:
We are seeking a skilled Civil Engineering Project Manager to join our Client's team in the northern suburbs of Cape Town.

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of civil engineering projects from inception to completion.

The ideal candidate will have a BSc. / BEng. in Civil Engineering with a minimum of 6-10 years of experience in project management within the engineering and construction sectors.

Successful candidates will need to complete additional assessments set by the client to show competency for this position.

POSITION INFO:

JOB PURPOSE:

Overall management of site operations.
Maintain production targets for each site and ensure each site operates within prescribed costs budgets. Co-ordinate and control activities of site staff and ensure all work complies with the quality standards as set out in the contract and company policies and procedures.
Compile and submit claims for contract sites to Contracts Manager.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience Requirements:

Relevant Degree or Diploma (BSc/BEng/BTech - Civil Engineering)
SACPCMP registration or similar preferable professional registration
At least 5 years of experience in a similar position in the civil engineering sector (operational experience preferred)
Strong experience in planning and programming (MS Projects and/or Candy)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Strong Excel skills
Strong organisational, analytical and interpersonal skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Self-motivated to learn new concepts and participate in new projects

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Able to adapt to fit in with company culture
Contractual knowledge, understanding and implementations
A good knowledge and understanding of construction
Commercial awareness
Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects
The ability to establish and maintain good working relationships
Strong mathematics and IT skills
Good budgeting skills
The ability to work both on your own and as part of a team
The ability to work to deadlines
Good problem-solving skills
Excellent communication, presentation and negotiating skills
An understanding of health and safety standards

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strong mathematics and IT skills
Good budgeting skills
The ability to work both on your own and as part of a team
The ability to work to deadlines
Good problem-solving skills
Excellent communication, presentation and negotiating skills
An understanding of health and safety standards

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