Construction Manager (Building)

ExecutivePlacements.com - The JOB Portal; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction industry seeks a qualified Construction Manager in Stellenbosch. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Construction Management and extensive experience managing luxury residential and commercial projects. Responsibilities include site administration, problem-solving, and ensuring quality compliance. Preference will be given to candidates located in the Cape Town region due to urgency.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years experience in managing building project sites.
• Experience in luxury residential and commercial sectors.
• Proven planning, cost management, and SHEQ management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage building projects on-site effectively.
• Ensure compliance with client specifications and contract obligations.
• Communicate with clients and lead team effectively.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Effective communication

Leadership

Education

Degree in Construction Management

Job description

Recruiter:

Lotus Recruitment

Job Ref:

CPT000157/MdW

Date posted:

Monday, June 9, 2025

Location:

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

SUMMARY:

Our client, a small to medium market leader building/construction industry, specializing in medium to large new residential and commercial building projects, seeks to employ a qualified and experienced Construction Manager, with a high proficiency in site administration, to join their growing company in the Winelands.

Please note that this role does require experience in the construction of high-end and luxury residential and commercial buildings, as well as having very good organizational and administrative skills.

Due to the urgency of the role, candidates resident in the Cape Town region will receive preference.

POSITION INFO:

KEY REQUIREMENTS TO MEET FOR CONSIDERATION:

• You will have completed a degree in Construction Management, coupled with 5-8 years experience in fully managing building project sites, on a regional basis specifically in luxury residential and commercial sectors.
• You will have proven experience in planning and management, as well as cost and budget management, SHEQ Management to include all quality and policy reporting and labour/legislation management on site
• You will have solid experience in managing sites effectively, according to the specifications and contract obligations of the client, as well as ensure materials and subcontractor agreements are of a high standard
• You will have excellent problem solving skills and be able to communicate effectively to lead the team and liaise with clients
• You will be flexible to travel if needed, have exceptional interpersonal skills, effectively communicate at all levels, lead by example and deliver results in a high pressure environment, meeting international standards.
  
  

Due to the exceptionally high volumes of applications, we are unable to correspond with each applicant personally, therefore only relevant and suitable candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive any correspondence from our company within 30 days, we regret your application has been unsuccessful.