8.1 Appointee Construction Manager (Limpopo)

Oxyon People Solutions; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the renewable energy sector is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee solar and wind projects in Johannesburg. The successful candidate will ensure project delivery aligns with customer objectives while upholding safety and quality standards. With a focus on innovative construction techniques, the role requires extensive experience and strong leadership skills to manage multiple projects effectively.

Qualifications

• 10 years construction management experience required.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with a focus on quality.
• Knowledge of construction methods and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction site to meet project delivery objectives.
• Ensure safety, quality, and environmental standards are met.
• Develop and oversee the Construction Phase Plan.

Skills

Construction management

Knowledge of construction methods

Ability to interpret technical drawings

Knowledge of building-code requirements

Worksite safety practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Professional certification (CCM, AC, CPC)

Job description

The Role : The Construction Manager will be responsible for the management of the construction site in order to achieve required project delivery to the customers' objectives, whilst maintaining standards of health and safety, quality environmental impact and cost control.

They will deliver projects to specified quality, the required programme and to the maximum commercial performance.

The post-holder will work closely with the commercial department, engineers and surveyors to ensure that the projects are completed in a safe manner whilst customer requirements and expectations are always maintained or exceeded.

Key Responsibilities :

Solar or wind successful / completed projects

Responsible for enabling construction activities required from the strategy, including design integration, IProcT, Tier 2 engagement and integration / collaboration

• Responsible for ensuring constructability, assembly & utilization of Industrialized Construction techniques throughout the life of a project;

Ensure relevant safety, quality & environmental management systems are implemented, kept up to date & that site resources have the correct competencies & support regular inspections for compliance.

• Responsible for setting & delivering the best 'build' strategy for a project or programme, work alongside the IPL to identify & deliver against a scheme efficiency plan that aligns with Programme Area strategy;

Ensure team are focused to meet customer's requirements & project objectives – provide overall guidance & management to ensure project success.

Ensure the team works in a structured & cohesive way.

Manage poor performance within the construction team

Responsible for development of the Construction Phase Plan, including the quality of content, & for ensuring the appropriate level of sign-off has been completed prior to commencing on site.

Work closely with the Delivery Assurance Managers to support construction assurance requirements, & to implement & manage detail contained within the PR matrix

Utilise standard products & principles of assembly where possible (as identified by the teams), be open to innovative ideas & techniques.

Required skills and qualifications

10 years construction management experience

Knowledge of construction methods and technologies and an ability to interpret technical drawings and contracts

Knowledge of building-code requirements and scheduling methods

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with an eye for quality

Knowledge of construction worksite safety practices

Preferred skills and qualifications

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in engineering or related field

Professional certification, such as CCM (certified construction manager), AC (associate constructor), or CPC (certified professional constructor)

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