Construction Manager

Eastwood Estate; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastwood Estate is seeking a strong operational leader to manage programmes, site teams and subcontractors while ensuring projects stay on schedule and meet the required standards.

You will drive planning, resource allocation, quality and safety across multiple sites, coaching teams and upholding strict cost control and admin processes. A senior foreman background with 10+ years in construction is preferred.

Qualifications

• BSc Construction Management qualification.
• Honours advantageous.
• At least 10 years in construction environments.
• Minimum 3 years as Senior Foreman.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes and trades.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings.
• Understanding of construction programmes and timeframes.
• Experience with setting out and levelling.
• Knowledge of materials, plant and equipment.
• Understanding of site administration systems.
• Experience coordinating teams, subcontractors and materials.
• Knowledge of staff management and labour legislation.
• SHEQ legislation knowledge and implementation.
• Understanding of construction cost control.
• Computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement construction programmes in consultation with the Projects Director.
• Determine construction sequences, methodologies, resources and programme requirements.
• Monitor progress against timelines and take corrective actions.
• Review drawings, identify discrepancies and address them promptly.
• Coordinate labour, plant, materials and subcontractors for uninterrupted site operations.
• Manage day-to-day site administration, costing and resources.
• Maintain accurate site records, progress reports and diaries.
• Oversee setting out, surveying, datum levels and coordinates.
• Implement and monitor project quality plans and subcontractor QC.
• Ensure non-conformances are reported and corrected.
• Maintain health and safety compliance per SHEQ and legal requirements.
• Lead and develop construction teams and site staff.
• Allocate responsibilities and set targets per project priorities.
• Monitor productivity, reduce wastage and manage staff performance.
• Coach teams and maintain effective labour relations.

Skills

Planning and leadership

Problem-solving

Written and verbal communication

Numerical orientation

Conflict management

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Coordination and people-management

Staff performance management

Attention to detail

Education

BSc Construction Management

Honours (advantageous)

Tools

Construction drawings interpretation

Job description

This role requires a strong operational leader who can manage programmes, site teams, subcontractors, resources, quality, safety and project delivery while ensuring that projects remain on schedule and within required standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and implement construction programmes in consultation with the Projects Director.
• Determine construction sequences, methodologies, resources and programme requirements.
• Monitor project progress against agreed timelines and implement corrective action where required.
• Review drawings and plans, identify discrepancies or omissions and escape these timeously.
• Coordinate labour, plant, materials and subcontractor requirements to ensure uninterrupted site operations.
• Manage day-to-day site administration, costing requirements, materials, deliveries and resources.
• Maintain accurate site records, progress reports, programmes and site diaries.
• Oversee setting out, surveying, datum levels, grids and coordinates.
• Implement and monitor project quality plans and subcontractor quality control requirements.
• Ensure non-conformances are reported and corrected.
• Maintain compliance with company and legal health and safety requirements.
• Lead, guide and manage construction teams and subordinate site staff.
• Allocate responsibilities and targets according to project priorities.
• Monitor productivity, minimise wastage and manage staff performance.
• Coach and develop team members while maintaining effective labour relations.

Minimum Requirements

• BSc Construction Management qualification.
• Honours will be advantageous
• Minimum 10 years' experience within the construction environment.
• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Senior Foreman.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes and trades.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings.
• Strong understanding of construction programmes and project timeframes.
• Experience with setting out and levelling.
• Knowledge of construction materials, plant and equipment.
• Understanding of site administration systems.
• Experience coordinating construction teams, subcontractors and materials.
• Knowledge of staff management and relevant labour legislation.
• Sound knowledge of SHEQ legislation and implementation.
• Understanding of construction cost control.
• Computer literacy.

Skills & Competencies

The Successful Candidate Should Demonstrate Strong

• Planning and organisational ability
• Leadership and delegation skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Written and verbal communication
• Numerical orientation
• Conflict management
• Interpersonal skills
• Teamwork
• Coordination and people-management capability