Senior Project Manager

SUMMARY:
Sandton

POSITION INFO:

• Job Title: Senior Project Manager
  Location: Johannesburg
  Salary Band: R37,000 - R50,000 (CTC)
  Department: Operations
  Reports to: Operations Manager
  Start Date: ASAP

  Purpose of the Role
  To plan, manage and ensure the successful delivery of built environment projects, with a strong focus on operational compliance, quality standards, and profitability. The role includes end-to-end project execution, leadership of project teams and service providers, and support for sales, marketing, and compliance initiatives.

  Minimum Requirements
  NQF 6 in Project Management within the built environment is required
  3-5 years experience in managing built environment projects
  Experience in the fire protection industry is strongly preferred
  Candidates from wet services or HVAC industries with construction backgrounds may be considered
  Strictly no candidates from the residential building industry
  Extensive relevant experience may be considered in place of formal qualifications

  Key Competencies

  Functional
  Planning and organising
  Budgeting and cost control
  Project management
  Contract and compliance management
  Risk management
  Quality assurance
  Service provider and stakeholder management
  Strong written communication

  Leadership
  Operational planning
  Influencing and decision-making
  Cross-functional collaboration

  Key Performance Areas (KPAs)

  Project Planning and Resourcing
  Lead project scoping and resource planning, define timelines, and engage internal teams and subcontractors. Ensure project kickoff aligns with service level expectations.

  Project Management
  Oversee delivery across all phases. Monitor progress, flag risks or delays, and drive corrective actions. Ensure subcontractor performance meets Cross Fire''s operational standards.

  Project Financial Management
  Prepare and track project budgets. Analyse and manage profitability. Oversee claims processing, valuations, and invoicing cycles.

  OSHEM and Compliance Management
  Ensure Occupational Safety, Health, Environmental and Management (OSHEM) compliance across all project phases. Train service providers on site safety protocols and monitor adherence.

  Sales and Marketing Support
  Collaborate with business development teams to provide technical input on proposals, designs, and client engagement. Support upselling and opportunity identification on current projects.

  Reporting
  Track project and financial performance through monthly reports. Assess subcontractor delivery and maintain documentation for internal and client audits.

  Ideal Candidate Attributes
  Industry-experienced leader with hands-on understanding of fire protection, HVAC or wet services in a construction context
  Analytical thinker with strong financial oversight and project tracking skills
  Excellent communicator with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and external providers
  Able to thrive in a dynamic, high-accountability environment with multiple concurrent deliverables