South Africa: Senior Project Manager posted by She recruit

• Managing end-to-end construction of new stores, revamps and refurbishments
• Conducting feasibility studies on new sites
• Benchmarking and monitoring cost per sqm
• Preparing capex calculations and payback period analysis
• Evaluating ROI and EBITDA impact of new site developments
• Overseeing procurement of construction materials, equipment and suppliers
• Managing contractors, transporters and service providers
• Driving council approval processes and permit compliance in collaboration with management
• Ensuring strict adherence to store layout and equipment specifications
• Managing project timelines to avoid costly delays
• Reporting into senior leadership and providing clear commercial updates

Qualification, skill and experience required:

• 8+ years’ experience in construction project management
• Experience in food retail or QSR store rollout environments
• Strong procurement and contractor management experience
• Proven exposure to feasibility studies and commercial analysis (ROI, capex, EBITDA)
• Experience managing multiple site builds concurrently
• Solid understanding of construction contracts and cost control
• Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying qualification advantageous
• Commercially minded and financially literate
• Strong knowledge of procurement and cost management
• Able to operate independently and build project capability from the ground up
• Hands-on leader able to manage site supervisors and contractors
• Comfortable working in a growth-focused, fast-moving organisation

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Young, dynamic leadership team
• Rapid expansion trajectory
• Significant influence over store rollout strategy
• Opportunity to help build and scale a project function

This is a high-impact role suited to a commercially astute construction professional who can operate both strategically and operationally in a fast-paced expansion environment.
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