🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This fully remote full time position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. This role is suited for senior-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.

Job Description

Job Title: Lead Project Manager

Location:Remote (Preference: Latin America | Open to South Africa & Philippines)

Employment Type:Full-Time

Working Hours:Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM Eastern Time (US)Compensation:USD $3,000 per month, depending on experience.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager Manager to lead and mentor a growing team of Project Managers within a fast-paced U.S. construction business. This is a leadership position—not an individual contributor role—and is ideal for someone who enjoys coaching teams, improving processes, and ensuring projects are delivered successfully.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in U.S. construction project management and proven experience managing multiple Project Managers.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership
* Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Project Managers.
* Conduct regular one-on-one meetings and performance reviews.
* Coach team members to improve project execution and client satisfaction.
* Foster accountability and continuous improvement.

Project Oversight
* Monitor multiple construction projects simultaneously.
* Ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget.
* Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
* Escalate critical issues and recommend solutions.

Process Improvement
* Develop and refine project management processes.
* Improve operational efficiency across the PM team.
* Standardize reporting and project documentation.

Client & Stakeholder Management
* Serve as the escalation point for project-related concerns.
* Collaborate with internal departments and external stakeholders.
* Maintain strong client relationships throughout project lifecycles.

Required Qualifications
* 5+ years of Project Management experience within the U.S. construction industry.
* Experience in one or more of the following:ConstructionLightingBuilding Materials Distribution
* Construction
* Lighting
* Building Materials Distribution
* 2+ years managing a team of Project Managers or similar leadership experience.
* Strong organizational and communication skills.
* Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
* Must come out of a construction background.

Technical Skills

Required:
* Microsoft Excel
* Google Sheets
Preferred:
* Airtable

Preferred Qualifications
* Experience leading distributed or remote teams.
* Strong leadership and coaching skills.
* Process improvement experience.

Tips for South African Applicants

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Timezone Advantage

South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.

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Salary in Context

Even without a listed salary, international remote roles typically pay 2-3x more than equivalent local positions in South Africa due to the exchange rate advantage.

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Application Tips

Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.

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Load Shedding Preparedness

If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.

About Somewhere

Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 748 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →