Senior Project Manager Woodstock, Cape Town Salary R30 000 to R45 000
An experiential lighting company providing end-to-end lighting solutions : from lighting design and product sourcing to technical execution, installation, and site support, is seeking a highly organized, deadline-driven Senior Project Manager to oversee multiple lighting and construction related projects simultaneously. You will manage costs, timelines, client relationships, suppliers, stock ordering, and a small in-house team. This role demands strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and experience in delivering high-quality work on time and within budget.
Key Responsibilities :
- Lead and manage up to approximately 15 projects at a time , ensuring all projects meet deadlines, quality standards, budget, and scope.
- Produce accurate project costings and budgets; monitor and control costs throughout each project lifecycle.
- Liaise with clients regularly : gather requirements, provide updates, secure approvals and sign-offs, handle leasing or contractual client agreements where applicable.
- Coordinate procurement and ordering of stock, materials, and architectural / lighting fittings; manage suppliers; ensure timely delivery.
- Oversee on-site execution / construction as required; coordinate between design studio, installation teams, and site assistance.
- Manage small team of direct reports ( 3 people); set priorities, monitor performance, provide guidance.
- Schedule project timelines, set milestones, track progress, anticipate risks, remediate delays.
- Ensure client satisfaction through excellent communication and attention to detail; ensure final deliverables are aligned with client expectations.
- Prepare reports (status, financial, risk) for senior management, including forecasting and variance analysis.
- Enforce standards, processes and best practices for project management, documentation, hand-offs, and sign-off processes.
Requirements :
At least 5-8 years (or equivalent) experience in project management, preferably in construction, lighting, interior fit-out, or related field.Proven track record managing multiple projects simultaneously (10-15 projects) with tight deadlines.Strong cost management skills : budgeting, forecasting, controlling expenses.Excellent client facing and communication skills; ability to negotiate, manage expectations, and secure approvals / sign-offs.Experience with procurement, ordering stock, supplier management.Leadership experience : managing, mentoring, directing staff; ability to delegate and motivate a small team.Highly organized, detail-oriented, deadline oriented. Able to identify risks early and take corrective action.Ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic environment.Proficient in project management tools / software, scheduling, and reporting.