Senior Project Manager

SUMMARY:
Cape Town

POSITION INFO:

Job Title: Senior Project Manager
Location: Cape Town
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