Construction Manager (Building)

Lotus HR and Recruitment; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing construction firm in Stellenbosch seeks a qualified Construction Manager. The role requires extensive experience in managing luxury residential and commercial building projects, strong organizational skills, and effective communication. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Construction Management and 5-8 years of relevant experience. Preference will be given to candidates based in the Cape Town region.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years experience in managing building project sites, particularly in luxury residential and commercial sectors.
• Proven experience in planning, cost and budget management, and SHEQ Management.
• Solid experience managing sites according to specifications and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the construction projects on site.
• Ensure adherence to quality and policy reporting.
• Lead and communicate effectively with the team and clients.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving skills

Education

Degree in Construction Management

Job description

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 .

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.