Construction Director

The Hard Hat Professional SA; Port Shepstone; On-site; ZAR 850 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A growing civil construction firm is seeking a hands-on Construction Director to oversee operational pipeline and financial performance. This role involves full P&L responsibility and optimizing processes within the company, as well as driving profitability and managing local teams. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, over 10 years of experience in civil construction, and proven leadership skills. If you are ready to impact the company's strategic direction, apply now.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of operational experience in civil or heavy construction.
• Demonstrable success in a senior management role overseeing multiple projects.
• Deep familiarity with local permitting processes and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage the budget and profitability for the entire construction division.
• Standardize and streamline project delivery processes focusing on lean construction.
• Lead negotiations and manage relationships with key municipal clients.

Skills

Leadership

Process optimization

Budget Management

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

We are a rapidly growing, privately-owned civil construction firm focused on high-quality, sustainable regional development. Due to aggressive expansion, we are seeking a hands-on, results-driven Construction Director to take full ownership of our operational pipeline and financial performance. If you thrive on optimizing processes, driving profitability, and building high-performing local teams, this is your chance to directly impact the company's P&L and strategic direction.

Key ResponsibilitiesOperational Oversight & Efficiency

• Full P&L Responsibility: Directly manage the budget, resource allocation, and profitability for the entire construction division.
• Process Optimization: Standardize and streamline project delivery processes, from planning and scheduling to final sign-off, focusing on lean construction principles.
• Fleet & Resource Management: Oversee the procurement, maintenance, and strategic deployment of heavy plant, equipment, and labor resources across the region.

Client Relations & Business Development

• Contract Management: Lead negotiations and manage relationships with key municipal clients, sub-contractors, and suppliers to ensure beneficial partnership terms.
• Quality & Safety: Enforce the company's zero-incident safety culture and quality control protocols across all sites, ensuring compliance with local codes and standards.
• Pre-Construction Input: Work closely with the estimating and engineering teams to ensure tender submissions are technically viable, highly competitive, and profitable.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• Experience: 10+ years of operational experience in civil or heavy construction, with demonstrable success in a senior management role overseeing multiple projects concurrently (ideally in the utilities/road sector).
• Local Knowledge: Deep familiarity with local permitting processes, environmental regulations, and regional sub-contractor networks in [Specific State/Region] is highly desirable.
• Attributes: Proven leadership ability, excellent communication skills, and a strong commercial acumen. Must be comfortable with a high degree of autonomy.