Lift Project Manager - New Installations & Modernisation - Durban

SUMMARY:
This role exists to take full ownership of lift installation and modernisation projects from initial planning through to completion.

POSITION INFO:
Lift Project Manager - New Installations & Modernisation - Durban Take full ownership of lift installation and modernisation projects from initial planning through to completion in a hands-on technical, commercial, and operational role. About Our Client Our client operates within the lift, escalator, and building services industry in South Africa. The organisation delivers new installation, modernisation, and major repair projects across the country. The Role: Lift Project Manager - New Installations & Modernisation This role exists to take full ownership of lift installation and modernisation projects from initial planning through to completion. The position combines technical, commercial, and operational responsibilities to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, while working closely with customers, site teams, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Manage the end-to-end delivery of lift installation and modernisation projects, ensuring milestones, budgets, and quality standards are achieved. Act as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle to build relationships and manage expectations. Plan, coordinate, and monitor project activities from pre-construction through to installation, commissioning, handover, and post-completion support. Ensure all work complies with relevant health, safety, and environmental requirements, including the OHS Act No. 85 of 1993, Driven Machinery Regulations, South African Construction Regulations, and site permit-to-work processes. Manage the delivery and installation of equipment, materials, and resources while coordinating site teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders. Identify project risks, technical challenges, and site issues to implement solutions that minimise delays and maximise performance. Manage contract variations, contractual obligations, project costs, monthly project valuations, and progress reporting. Carry out quality checks throughout delivery to ensure compliance with customer requirements, quality standards, and statutory SANS frameworks. About You Experience managing lift installation, modernisation, major repair, or similar construction-related projects. Strong understanding of construction, installation, and project delivery processes. Experience coordinating site-based teams, subcontractors, and multiple stakeholders. Deep knowledge of South African health and safety legislation and site management requirements, including the OHS Act, Driven Machinery Regulations, and the Lift, Escalator and Passenger Conveyor Regulations. Commercial awareness with experience managing project costs, variations, and contractual requirements. Ability to interpret technical specifications and engineering drawings to develop practical solutions to site and installation challenges. Excellent planning, organisational, and communication skills. Full South African Code B (or higher) driver's licence. Project management qualification such as PMI (PMP), PRINCE2, or equivalent (desirable). Technical knowledge of lift and escalator systems, such as being a Trade Tested Lift Mechanic or possessing a relevant NQF engineering qualification (desirable). Experience within the lift, escalator, or wider building services industry (desirable). Previous experience managing field-based engineering teams and technicians (desirable).