Construction Manager

Lesedi Nuclear Services Pty. Ltd.; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A construction management company in South Africa is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee teams for the Kendal Project. The ideal candidate will have extensive construction experience and be SACPCMP registered. Responsibilities include managing site preparations, coordination with leads, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Applicants should possess relevant qualifications and strong technical skills in engineering as well as proficiency in project management tools such as Primavera. The role emphasizes teamwork and conformance to quality standards.

Qualifications

• 15 years construction-related experience for Artisan/Technician registration.
• 10 years construction-related experience for Technician with engineering diploma.
• 7 years construction-related experience for Technologist with technical degree.
• 5 years construction-related experience for Engineer with B. Sc. Engineering degree.
• Registration as Construction Manager with SACPCMP is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation for site implementation.
• Support Project Managers in construction delivery.
• Ensure timely delivery of materials and tools to the site.
• Implement on-site storage systems for materials.
• Manage adjustments to implementation schedules.
• Coordinate day-to-day site activities.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Experienced with planning using Primavera

Organizational skills

Ability to anticipate future activities

Education

Artisan / Technician (National Certificate)

Technician (Engineering diploma - ND)

Technologist (Technical engineering degree or HND)

Engineer (B. Sc. Engineering degree)

Tools

Primavera

Job description

PURPOSE OF ROLE

A SACPCMP registered Construction Manager is required for the Kendal Project and will be responsible for overseeing construction teams during execution of the project.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Oversee preparation for site implementation i.t.o. documentation, team appointments, readiness, facilities, reporting, etc.
• Oversee project construction phase & support Project Managers in construction delivery.
• Cover responsibilities as per clause 8.1 for Construction Regulations.
• Ensure and coordinate with Construction Leads, that all materials; tooling; and materials handling; are delivered to site timeously.
• Implement on-site storage and logistics system for all materials; tooling; and materials handling.
• Provide input to outage planning.
• Coordination and guidance to the Construction Leads.
• Manage adjustments to implementation schedule as it progresses.
• Coordinates the day-to-day activities and manage the required time schedules.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Artisan /Technician (National Certificate) + 15 years construction-related experience on medium projects. OR
• Technician (Engineering diploma - ND) + 10 years construction-related experience on medium projects. OR
• Technologist (Technical engineering degree or HND) + 7 years construction-related experience on medium OR
• Engineer (B. Sc. Engineering degree) + 5 years construction-related experience on large/complex projects.
• Construction experience in energy section is advantageous.
• Registration as Construction Manager with SACPCMP.

COMPETENCIES

Knowledge:

• Good technical knowledge of engineering field.
• Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Quality Assurance and Control in engineering projects.

Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)
• Experienced with planning and able to navigate Primavera.
• Ability to organise and get things to happen.
• Follow SIDs (respect Hold & Witness points, use DR process for deviations, no work without approved paperwork, etc.).
• Foresight and anticipation of future activities.

Behaviours:

• Demonstrate conformance to the safety culture (questioning attitude, report near misses or risky situations, suggest improvements, etc.).
• Comply with the Lesedi Quality Management System and hold employees accountable to do so.
• Demonstrate a cooperative attitude working in a team environment and respect colleagues.
• Act in the interest of the company at all times.
• Respect deadlines and milestones.
• Act with honesty, integrity, and reliability at all times.
• Provide regular and accurate feedback on progress and issues.
• Perform professionally always – internal, external (Client, subcontractors, suppliers & partners).
• Perform the duties listed in the Personal Authorisation form (F-TP-012) as authorised.
• Comply with general HR rules – time booking, leave booking, time keeping, effective time usage, etc.
• Live Lesedi values.
• Continually improve personal skills/competencies and take part in training.
• Provide coaching and mentoring for skills transfer as required.

Should you not hear from us within 21 days of the closing of the advert, kindly regard your application to have been unsuccessful.