Project Manager (Construction / Property) Full Time Jobs

Project Manager (Construction / Property) required in Johannesburg.

The Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating and delivering capital, compliance and tenant-related construction projects across the property portfolio.

The role ensures projects are delivered within approved scope, programme, budget and governance requirements, while minimising disruption to operational properties and tenants.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the planning and delivery of construction and property-related projects across the portfolio.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables and implementation plans.
• Develop and monitor project programmes, milestones and progress.
• Manage landlord capital expenditure and property upgrade projects.
• Coordinate tenant installation, fit-out and leasing-related projects.
• Coordinate landlord works with tenant requirements and base-building infrastructure.
• Review tenant design submissions in collaboration with relevant consultants.
• Coordinate consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor consultant deliverables, contractor performance and project documentation.
• Support the appointment of consultants and contractors in line with procurement requirements.
• Monitor project scope, programme, budget and cost performance.
• Identify project risks, delivery constraints and potential delays, implementing appropriate mitigation measures.
• Escalate and coordinate the resolution of issues affecting programme, scope or budget.
• Ensure projects comply with health and safety, statutory, regulatory and organisational requirements.
• Maintain appropriate project approvals, governance documentation and reporting.
• Provide regular project status reports, progress updates and milestone reporting.
• Engage with Asset Management, Facilities Management, Leasing and operational property teams.
• Coordinate project activities with operational centre management to minimise disruption.
• Support timely completion of projects and tenant openings.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of project delivery processes and standards.

Role Requirements:

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying or a related built environment discipline.
• Professional registration with SACPCMP or another relevant professional body will be advantageous.
• 6–10 years’ experience in construction or property-related project management.
• Experience managing projects within commercial, retail or other operational property environments will be advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of project planning and programme management.
• Proven construction project delivery experience.
• Experience coordinating consultants, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Knowledge of contract and procurement processes.
• Strong project risk and issue management capabilities.
• Understanding of project budgets, cost control and commercial considerations.
• Knowledge of statutory, health and safety and regulatory requirements.
• Strong project reporting, documentation and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication, coordination and organisational abilities.