Construction jobs in South Africa

DPR’s Project Role:

PM (Design & Construction Management), QS (Estimating, Cost Control, Commercial, Tender Management)

About Us

DPR Asia is a wholly owned subsidiary of DPR Construction, USA (www.dpr.com ) based in Seoul, South Korea. We specialize in Project Management and Cost Consulting services for customers across the APAC region. Since 2011, we have supported Korean and international clients on construction projects across various sectors, including Mission Critical (Data Centers), Logistics, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Labs, Commercial, and Training Facilities.

Position:

Senior Mechanical Project Manager

Project Role:

Project Management (Design & Construction), Cost Consulting (Estimating, Cost Control, Commercial, Tender Management)

Location:

Southwestern Gyeonggi Province

Role Overview:

We are seeking a bilingual (English & Korean) Senior Mechanical Project Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will have at least 12 years of site-based project experience in ground-up construction, with a technical background in Mechanical Engineering. Experience in managing large-scale commercial and advanced technology projects (large-scale data center project) is preferred.

This role leads all mechanical engineering project management activities, overseeing design coordination, mechanical installation, commissioning, and integration of all mechanical systems for mission-critical facilities. As a key member of the broader project team, the Senior Mechanical Project Manager will drive alignment across design consultants, contractors, authorities, and client stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Client & Stakeholder Leadership

• Drive strategic client relationships and serve as the primary point of contact for executive leadership, facilitating critical decision‑making across all project functions, including electrical design, construction, commissioning, and operations.
• Lead and negotiate with design consultants, general contractors, and regulatory authorities to ensure project goals are met and the client's requirements are prioritized.
• Represent the client’s interests in all negotiations, contract administration, and complex dispute resolutions.
• Chair and facilitate high‑level design and stakeholder meetings to ensure alignment with business objectives and project strategy.
• Oversee and validate the execution of all tenant/client requirements, ensuring seamless integration with the overall project scope.

Authority Liaison, Permit & Regulatory Strategy

• Serve as the senior representative of the project owner when engaging with local authorities, government agencies, and regulatory bodies.
• Develop and lead a strategic plan for the permit application and approval process, ensuring timely submissions and compliance.
• Cultivate relationships with key building, zoning, and environmental authorities to secure required approvals.
• Provide expert oversight of compliance requirements, including fire safety, environmental impact assessments, and occupational safety standards.
• Proactively identify and address high-level permitting risks that could impact project schedules, costs, or strategic business goals.

Project Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Leadership

• Provide strategic leadership for the project EHS program, ensuring strict adherence to the client’s program, industry best practices, and local regulations.
• Partner with contractors and safety officers to implement and enforce effective EHS measures on site.
• Monitor EHS performance through regular audits, inspections, and compliance checks to maintain the highest level of EHS performance.
• Address safety violations and ensure corrective actions are implemented immediately.
• Address escalations for EHS violations, ensuring immediate implementation of corrective actions.
• Champion DPR’s EHS culture by embedding protocols within the design, procurement, and construction phases.

Strategic Project Management & Execution

• Lead the full project lifecycle, from feasibility and design through to construction, commissioning, and handover, ensuring all phases align with strategic objectives.
• Drive effective coordination between design and construction teams, proactively resolving complex and critical issues.
• Monitor project milestones, budgets, and quality to ensure timely and cost-effective execution.
• Develop, implement and lead risk management strategies to proactively address project challenges.
• Oversee procurement strategies, including long-lead material tracking and contractor/consultant bidding.

Cost & Contract Management

• Provide strategic oversight on budget development, cost tracking, and financial forecasting.
• Lead contract negotiations and administration for consultants and contractors.
• Review and approve progress payments, change orders, and contractor claims to ensure proper cost control.
• Lead commercial management efforts, including tender processes, bid evaluations, and cost validation.

Construction Leadership & Quality Assurance

• Act as a senior liaison with the general contractor and subcontractors to ensure construction progress, resolve technical issues, and address potential risks.
• Enforce and audit strict QA/QC protocols to ensure that the project meets or exceed design and performance standards.
• Provide expert oversight on construction methodologies, EHS protocols, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Oversee testing, commissioning, and project closeout to ensure a seamless handover to the client and operational teams.

Internal Team Leadership & Development

• Manage, mentor, and lead internal project teams, typically comprising Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and QS professionals.
• Assign and oversee workloads, deliverables, and performance expectations to ensure team efficiency and accountability.
• Promote a collaborative, high-morale, and accountable team environment.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 12 years of site-based project experience in ground-up construction.
• Experience in managing large-scale commercial and advanced technology projects (large-scale data center project) preferred.
• Proven leadership in managing complex stakeholder relationships, including clients, designers, contractors, and regulatory bodies.
• Strong technical knowledge of construction methods (design, construction, risk management, cost control, and procurement), materials, and industry best practices.
• Cost estimating and management skills are an advantage.
• Working knowledge of Korean construction regulations, safety standards, and permitting processes.
• Bilingual proficiency in Korean and English (verbal and written).
• Proficient in construction management tools such as MS Office, Bluebeam, project management software (Procore or similar), cost management tools, scheduling software (Primavera or similar), and BIM software.
• Ability to work collaboratively within an existing project team and manage related scopes independently.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills, with a focus on resolving complex project challenges.

Benefits

• Competitive salary & benefits package
• Professional development & career growth opportunities
• Exposure to high-profile, mission-critical projects
• Collaborative and international work environment

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore unique paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.

Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers .