Construction Manager

SPEC-Africa; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction management firm is seeking a highly skilled Construction Manager in Cape Town. You will oversee various infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with quality standards and budgets. The role requires strong leadership abilities, along with a BSc degree in Civil Engineering and SACPCMP registration. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience in construction management, demonstrating excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Compulsory: Minimum 8 years’ Experience in Construction / Civil engineering field.
• Added advantage: ECSA registration.
• Knowledge of the Health and Safety Act.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and 18001.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage projects from commencement to completion.
• Manage the commercial aspects of the project.
• Review engineering designs, specifications, and technical drawings.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Good communication

Technical guidance

Education

BSc Degree / B Tech in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Registered in SACPCMP

Tools

Project Management Software

Construction Management Tools

Job description

Location: Pretoria & Cape Town

Reporting to: Executive Management

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Construction Manager with SACPCMP registration to join our team. As a Construction Manager, you will play a crucial role in the design review, construction, and maintenance of various infrastructure projects in South Africa. Your expertise will contribute to the development of safe, efficient, and sustainable structures and systems. In addition, you will be responsible for project construction management, providing leadership to the project team to drive performance outcomes and maintain client and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

Construction Management:

Oversee and manage projects from commencement to completion, ensuring adherence to budgets, timelines, and quality standards.

Manage the commercial aspects of the project through sound processes in project programming, cash flow, cost control, time control, quality control (Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations, standards and compliance with the Construction Regulations at all times), purchasing, contract administration, and general site administration. Manage all subcontractors utilised on sites and for stakeholder management and interfacing with other contractors and the client. Lead site interface meeting with all SPEC Teams on site, and represent SPEC at weekly Progress Meetings with our clients. You will be responsible for daily and weekly reporting as per the client/project/SPEC requirements.

Support the development and periodic review of Project Management Plans to ensure they remain current and relevant throughout the life cycle of the project.

Design And Analysis

Review engineering designs, specifications, and technical drawings for structures, roads, bridges, water systems, and other infrastructure projects.

Team Leadership

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technical staff.

Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Attributes

Good leadership and managerial skills.

Drive to complete task issues with efficiency.

Ability to find solutions based on requirements.

Ability to assist in technical queries.

Overall operational and occupational leadership and direction to staff.

Good administrative skills, including reports, submissions, policies, and budgets.

Good people skills.

Competency Requirements

Compulsory: BSc Degree / B Tech in Civil engineering or Construction Management.

Compulsory: Registration in South African Council for the Project and Construction Management (SACPCMP).

Compulsory: Minimum 8 years’ Experience in Construction / Civil engineering field.

Added advantage: ECSA registration.

Extensive leadership and client management experience.

Delivery of large-sized projects.

Project Management Qualifications Or Training Desirable.

Knowledge of the Health and Safety Act.

Knowledge of ISO 9001 and 18001.

Levels of Authority: Manage staff.

Measurable Outputs

Completion of projects within time and budget.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Compilation, assessment, and clarification of job detail.

Growth of persons under this authority.

Reporting Mechanisms & Frequencies

Updated project program weekly.

Verified material and tool stock sheet monthly.

Progress certificates monthly and/or on completion of the job.

Staff allocation emailed monthly.