Cape Town Luxury Villa Site Manager

Utopia Living; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Utopia Living seeks a capable Senior Site Manager to lead on-site for a high-end luxury villa project in Cape Town. You’ll connect remote design teams with day-to-day site progress and ensure delivery to the highest standards of quality within time and budget.

The role requires proactive, detail-oriented leadership to manage teams independently, with relocation to Cape Town if not already based there. You will collaborate with Project Manager and Head of Construction to execute plans and monitor

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in construction site roles.
• Completed at least 3 full-cycle projects in South Africa, ideally tourist regions.
• Proven track record in luxury villa or high-end residential construction.
• Proficiency in English for communication with international management and site teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all on-site activities, ensuring compliance with local codes, safety regulations, and environmental standards.
• Conduct regular site inspections and proactively address safety or quality concerns.
• Ensure construction follows approved plans, drawings and specifications.
• Collaborate with Project Manager and Head of Construction to execute plans, manage schedules, and oversee material procurement.
• Maintain high quality standards and control workmanship as defined by design.
• Monitor site expenses to align with approved budget and identify cost-effective solutions.
• Coordinate subcontractors, skilled labor, and on-site teams to maintain workflow.
• Step in for the Head of Construction when needed and participate in key decisions.
• Act as main liaison between the site and the wider project team.

Skills

Site management

Team leadership

Quality control

Safety compliance

Budget monitoring

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering or Architecture

Post-graduate in Construction Management

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

MS Project

Job description

Utopia Living seeks a capable Senior Site Manager to lead on-site for a high-end luxury villa project in Cape Town. You’ll connect remote design teams with day-to-day site progress and ensure delivery to the highest standards of quality within time and budget.

The role requires proactive, detail-oriented leadership to manage teams independently, with relocation to Cape Town if not already based there. You will collaborate with Project Manager and Head of Construction to execute plans and monitor