Manager Projects HV Transmission, Sub Stations

Location: Cape Town Office / Johannesburg Office / Site-Based (Occasionally)

The Project Manager acts as the single point of accountability for the end-to-end delivery of large-scale multi-disciplinary construction projects from initial award through to commissioning handover and final close-out. This role integrates engineering procurement construction commissioning commercial financial and administrative functions to consistently achieve project parameters across scope schedule cost quality SHEQ and client satisfaction.

• Overall project delivery encompassing time cost quality and SHEQ compliance.
  

• Commercial performance risk mitigation and entitlement protection.
  

• Budget optimization forecasting accuracy and optimal project cash flow.
  

• Senior-level client satisfaction and multidisciplinary team leadership.
  

• Project Leadership & Governance: Lead large-scale projects from mobilization to close-out with total performance accountability; establish delivery strategies and reporting frameworks while maintaining clear visibility of progress risks and forecasts.
  

• Planning & Baseline Management: Approve integrated project baselines covering scope schedule cost and execution; align multi-disciplinary engineering and construction streams to review risks proactively.
  

• Commercial & Contractual Management: Direct the projects commercial position by executing disciplined contract administration; manage claims variations notices and Extensions of Time (EOT) aligned with NEC FIDIC or JBCC frameworks.
  

• Project Financial Management: Take ownership of budget control cost-to-complete metrics and forecasting to protect margins and drive cost optimization.
  

• Technical Integration & Delivery: Maintain alignment between design procurement and construction; manage design changes and lead construction execution through Project Construction Managers and site teams.
  

• Supply Chain & Stakeholder Management: Oversee procurement strategies for long-lead items and manage supplier performance; serve as the primary senior interface for strategic engagements and progress tracking with clients.
  

• People Leadership SHEQ & Close-Out: Mentor and manage project execution teams; enforce safety cultures oversee regulatory compliance and facilitate final handovers lessons-learned reviews and final account closures.