Construction Manager

Red Ember Recruitment (Pty) Ltd; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Ember Recruitment (Pty) Ltd in Paarl seeks an experienced Construction Manager to lead multi-storey residential projects, driving programmes, safety, quality and stakeholder engagement across clients and subcontractors.

The role requires 8–10 years' construction experience, strong leadership and financial acumen to manage budgets, tenders and procurement while mentoring staff and ensuring on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 years' experience in construction.
• Minimum 5 years' supervisory/management experience.
• Experience managing multi-storey residential projects.
• Strong leadership and people-management capabilities.
• Experience managing budgets, tenders and procurement processes.
• Knowledge of financial indicators, profit & loss and cost management.
• Strong understanding of construction site dynamics.
• In-depth knowledge of Health, Safety & Environment requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, update and manage project programmes.
• Manage project timelines, milestones and deliverables.
• Manage project scope and approved changes.
• Manage project budgets, costs and procurement requirements.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Coordinate with Quantity Surveyor for subcontractor appointments.
• Prepare EOT notifications and claims.
• Prepare progress and management reports.
• Maintain site diaries and attendance records.
• Liaise with clients and professional team.
• Drive quality standards and performance.
• Assist with procurement of materials and resources.
• Manage and mentor staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Cost management

Health & Safety

Reading drawings

Education

SACPCMP Pr.CM

Civil Engineering degree

Construction diploma

HSE management certification

Grade 12 / Matric

Job description

Job Description

Red Ember Recruitment is seeking a highly experienced Construction Manager to join a leading construction environment in the Paarl.

The successful candidate will take overall operational responsibility for assigned construction projects, ensuring successful project execution, delivery, quality, safety, stakeholder management and financial performance.

This role requires a strong and confident leader who can effectively engage with clients, professional teams, subcontractors, construction supervisors, suppliers and members of the public. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication and relationship management skills, combined with strong technical construction knowledge and commercial awareness.

A key focus of the role will be Health, Safety & Environment, cost and management control, procurement, project reporting, risk management and overall project delivery.

• Prepare, update and manage project programmes.
  
• Manage project timelines, milestones and deliverables.
  
• Manage project scope and any approved changes.
  
• Manage project budgets, costs and procurement requirements.
  
• Ensure compliance with project specifications and design details.
  
• Work closely with the Quantity Surveyor to ensure timely subcontractor appointments.
  
• Prepare Extension of Time (EOT) notifications and claims.
  
• Prepare project progress and internal management reports.
  
• Maintain accurate site diaries, time and attendance records.
  
• Manage correspondence with clients and/or client representatives.
  
• Liaise with the professional team on technical and administrative matters.
  
• Drive quality standards and performance levels across the project.
  
• Assist with the procurement of materials, equipment and resources.
  
• Manage and direct employees, subcontractors and suppliers.
  
• Mentor, develop and provide on-the-job training to staff.
  
• Evaluate staff performance and contributions.
  
• Build and maintain strong relationships with all project stakeholders.
  
• Conduct and review project risk assessments and mitigation actions.
  
• Ensure Occupational Health & Safety standards are implemented and monitored.
  
• Review and assist with costings for additional work.
  
• Obtain and evaluate quotations for required work.
  
• Manage the successful delivery of all project outcomes.
  
• Attend and conduct site progress and technical meetings.
  
• Arrange and conduct subcontractor meetings.
  
• Ensure subcontractors comply with agreed project requirements.
  
• Ensure plant and tool records are maintained accurately.
  
• Ensure plant and tools are properly maintained and serviced.
  
• Review and approve subcontractor and supplier claims.
  
• Ensure required material quality tests are completed and submitted timeously.
  
• Ensure quality assurance documentation is accurately completed.
  

Requirements

• Minimum 8–10 years' experience in a construction or similar built-environment.
  
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a supervisory/management capacity.
  
• Proven experience managing projects of similar scope and complexity.
  
• Multi-storey residential construction experience is essential.
  
• Proven leadership and people-management capabilities.
  
• Experience managing budgets, tenders and procurement processes.
  
• Working knowledge of financial indicators, profit and loss and cost management.
  
• Strong understanding of construction site dynamics, priorities and operational requirements.
  
• Proven ability to monitor, analyse and manage costs and performance.
  
• In-depth knowledge of construction Health, Safety & Environment requirements.
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings.
  
• Advanced problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
  
• Excellent stakeholder and relationship-management skills.
  

Qualifications

• Registered SACPCMP Pr.CM.
  
• Matric / Grade 12.
  
• National Tertiary Degree/Certificate in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
  
• National Technical Certificate/Diploma in Construction.
  
• Formal Certificate/Diploma in Health, Safety & Environment Management.
  

Requirements
Minimum 5–10 years' general construction experience, with experience in a supervisory capacity. Multi-storey residential construction experience is essential.