Project Manager - Development Services

SUMMARY:
You will manage the full project life cycle across a range of infrastructure and development project

POSITION INFO:

About the Role

You will manage built environment and infrastructure projects across the full project life cycle, from Stages 1 to 6, with a strong focus on the front-end stages of project initiation, briefing, feasibility, concept development, design coordination, statutory approvals, procurement preparation and tender readiness. While the role title is Project Manager, the position requires a candidate with construction project management capability aligned to the SACPCMP professional environment, particularly in client-side or consultant-side project delivery.

This role is not limited to site-based construction management. The successful candidate must be able to operate across both the early planning and design stages and the later implementation, contract administration, construction monitoring and close-out stages, while coordinating multidisciplinary professional teams, managing client approvals and ensuring projects are properly defined before construction commences.

Important fit for this role: We are specifically looking for a Project Manager who has practical experience in the SACPCMP construction project management stages, particularly Stages 1 to 4. The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate involvement in front-end project definition, project initiation, briefing, feasibility, concept and viability, design development, approvals, procurement strategy and tender readiness. Candidates whose experience is primarily limited to site supervision or construction execution should clearly show how they have contributed to these early project stages.

Key Responsibilities

Project Initiation and Planning

Define project scope, objectives, deliverables and stage-gate requirements in alignment with client requirements, statutory frameworks and project governance processes

Prepare and coordinate project briefs, project execution plans, risk registers, quality management strategies and approval submissions

Manage feasibility studies, concept planning, project budgeting, programme development and early-stage decision-making

Support the identification, procurement and appointment of professional service providers and contractors in line with applicable procurement regulations, including PFMA, MFMA and SCM requirements

Contract and Legal Administration

Administer standard forms of contract including NEC, GCC, FIDIC, and JBCC

Ensure compliance with contract terms and manage variations, extensions of time, and claims

Advise clients on contract strategy, risk allocation, and dispute resolution procedures

Maintain sound contract documentation and communication throughout the project cycle

Financial and Cost Management

Prepare and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports

Monitor cash flow and expenditure, ensuring alignment with both project and organisational financial goals

Validate cost estimates, valuations, and final accounts

Track profitability and contribute to business performance reporting at the branch leve

Design Coordination, Project Execution and Delivery

Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary professional teams to deliver stage outputs within scope, schedule, budget and quality requirements

Oversee design coordination, statutory approvals, technical documentation, tender preparation and construction readiness

Manage implementation-stage activities, including contract administration support, construction monitoring, quality assurance and progress reporting

Ensure adherence to health, safety, environmental and quality requirements throughout the project life cycle

Stakeholder and Client Management

Serve as the key point of contact for clients, stakeholders, and authorities

Facilitate meetings, progress reviews, and reporting at all project stages

Build and maintain strong, professional relationships that support repeat business and client satisfaction

Apply empathy and diplomacy in managing expectations and resolving challenges

Business Development and Growth

Support the Cape Town branch in identifying and pursuing new project opportunities

Contribute to proposals, bids, and presentations for public and private sector clients

Strengthen the company's presence in the private development market through relationship-building and industry engagement

Champion innovation, continuous improvement, and best practice in project delivery

Professional and Team Development

Uphold the ethical and professional standards of SACPCMP and related professional bodies

Mentor junior staff and contribute to knowledge sharing within the Development Services team

Participate in internal capacity-building and technical excellence initiatives

About You

Degree or equivalent qualification in Construction Project Management, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Architecture or another built environment discipline

Registered or eligible for registration with SACPCMP as a Candidate or Professional Construction Project Manager; Pr. CPM registration is preferred. PMI PMP or PMP-CP registration will be advantageous