Construction Manager - Cape Town

Headhunters; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Headhunters is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead master construction programmes across multiple projects, ensuring on-time delivery within budget and adherence to safety and quality standards.

The role requires a National Diploma or Degree in a related field, SACPCMP registration, and 5–10 years of experience in roofing and multi-project environments. Travel to sites and coordination with Design, Procurement and Commercial teams are essential.

Qualifications

• National Diploma or Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Building Science, or a related field.
• SACPCMP registration (or eligibility).
• Health & Safety qualification (SAMTRAC or equivalent).
• Minimum 5–10 years' construction management experience.
• Minimum 5 years managing multiple construction projects.
• Experience in commercial, industrial, and residential roofing projects.
• Experience managing subcontractors and project teams.
• Strong budgeting and cost-control experience.
• Knowledge of construction project management.
• Knowledge of roofing systems and installation methods.
• Knowledge of South African building regulations.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Knowledge of Construction Regulations.
• Knowledge of contract administration.
• Knowledge of budgeting and financial management.
• Knowledge of quality management systems.
• Knowledge of project scheduling software.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage the master construction programme and project schedules.
• Plan and allocate labour, equipment, and resources across multiple projects.
• Review project specifications, drawings, and contract documentation before commencement.
• Participate in pre-contract and handover meetings.
• Ensure projects are properly planned before construction begins.
• Monitor project progress and implement recovery plans where delays occur.
• Conduct weekly planning and progress meetings with the construction department.
• Coordinate activities with Design, Procurement and Commercial departments.
• Manage multiple construction projects simultaneously.
• Provide leadership and technical guidance to Project Managers and Site Supervisors.
• Ensure projects are completed according to contractual requirements.
• Monitor project progress against programme and budget.
• Ensure projects are delivered within agreed timelines.
• Conduct regular site inspections to monitor workmanship, productivity, and compliance.
• Approve project completion and site handovers.
• Ensure snag lists are completed and closed out.
• Resolve construction issues and provide practical solutions.
• Ensure all required project documentation is maintained.
• Lead, mentor, and develop Project Managers and construction teams.
• Manage subcontractor performance and relationships.
• Allocate resources according to project requirements.
• Conduct performance reviews with direct reports.
• Identify training and development requirements.
• Promote teamwork and accountability.
• Assist with recruitment of site staff and subcontractors when required.
• Maintain and improve the subcontractor database.
• Ensure full compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulations.
• Ensure project-specific Health & Safety files are implemented and maintained.
• Conduct regular site safety inspections.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure all employees and subcontractors comply with company safety procedures.
• Promote a proactive safety culture throughout the construction department.
• Ensure all required permits, inspections, and statutory documentation are maintained.
• Ensure workmanship complies with company quality standards and project specifications.
• Conduct quality inspections throughout project execution.
• Ensure defects are rectified promptly.
• Verify that all project sign-offs are completed before project close-out.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve construction quality.
• Manage departmental operating costs.
• Monitor project budgets and profitability.
• Control labour, plant, equipment, and material costs.
• Minimise wastage and improve resource utilisation.
• Review project costs against budgets and implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Approve project-related expenditure within delegated authority.
• Ensure materials are available according to project schedules.
• Monitor equipment utilisation.
• Reduce unnecessary equipment hire and subcontracting costs.
• Ensure effective utilisation of company assets.
• Attend client meetings when required.
• Maintain professional relationships with clients, consultants, architects, engineers, and suppliers.
• Address client concerns promptly and professionally.
• Provide regular project progress updates.
• Assist in resolving contractual and operational issues.
• Conduct weekly project review meetings.
• Prepare progress reports for management.
• Report on project performance, budgets, risks, and resource requirements.
• Communicate effectively across all departments.
• Escalate significant project risks to senior management.
• Improve construction processes and efficiencies.
• Develop and implement best practices.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve productivity.
• Assist in developing departmental procedures and standard operating procedures.
• Promote innovation within the construction department.

Skills

Budgeting & cost-control

Subcontractor management

Team leadership

Site coordination

Project scheduling

Stakeholder communication

Quality management

Safety management

Contract administration

Progress reporting

Education

National Diploma or Degree in Construction Management / Civil Engineering / Building Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project scheduling software

Job description

• National Diploma or Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Building Science, or a related field.
• Health & Safety qualification (SAMTRAC or equivalent).
• Minimum 5–10 years' construction management experience.
• Minimum 5 years managing multiple construction projects.
• Experience in commercial, industrial, and residential roofing projects.
• Experience managing subcontractors and project teams.
• Strong budgeting and cost-control experience.
• Knowledge of construction project management.
• Knowledge of roofing systems and installation methods.
• Knowledge of South African building regulations.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Knowledge of Construction Regulations.
• Knowledge of contract administration.
• Knowledge of budgeting and financial management.
• Knowledge of quality management systems.
• Knowledge of project scheduling software.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Description

Requirements:

• National Diploma or Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Building Science, or a related field.
• SACPCMP registration (or eligibility).
• Health & Safety qualification (SAMTRAC or equivalent).
• Minimum 5–10 years' construction management experience.
• Minimum 5 years managing multiple construction projects.
• Experience in commercial, industrial, and residential roofing projects.
• Experience managing subcontractors and project teams.
• Strong budgeting and cost-control experience.
• Knowledge of construction project management.
• Knowledge of roofing systems and installation methods.
• Knowledge of South African building regulations.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Knowledge of Construction Regulations.
• Knowledge of contract administration.
• Knowledge of budgeting and financial management.
• Knowledge of quality management systems.
• Knowledge of project scheduling software.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the master construction programme and project schedules.
• Plan and allocate labour, equipment, and resources across multiple projects.
• Review project specifications, drawings, and contract documentation before commencement.
• Participate in pre-contract and handover meetings.
• Ensure projects are properly planned before construction begins.
• Monitor project progress and implement recovery plans where delays occur.
• Conduct weekly planning and progress meetings with the construction department.
• Coordinate activities with Design, Procurement and Commercial departments.
• Manage multiple construction projects simultaneously.
• Provide leadership and technical guidance to Project Managers and Site Supervisors.
• Ensure projects are completed according to contractual requirements.
• Monitor project progress against programme and budget.
• Ensure projects are delivered within agreed timelines.
• Conduct regular site inspections to monitor workmanship, productivity, and compliance.
• Approve project completion and site handovers.
• Ensure snag lists are completed and closed out.
• Resolve construction issues and provide practical solutions.
• Ensure all required project documentation is maintained.
• Lead, mentor, and develop Project Managers and construction teams.
• Manage subcontractor performance and relationships.
• Allocate resources according to project requirements.
• Conduct performance reviews with direct reports.
• Identify training and development requirements.
• Promote teamwork and accountability.
• Assist with recruitment of site staff and subcontractors when required.
• Maintain and improve the subcontractor database.
• Ensure full compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulations.
• Ensure project-specific Health & Safety files are implemented and maintained.
• Conduct regular site safety inspections.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure all employees and subcontractors comply with company safety procedures.
• Promote a proactive safety culture throughout the construction department.
• Ensure all required permits, inspections, and statutory documentation are maintained.
• Ensure workmanship complies with company quality standards and project specifications.
• Conduct quality inspections throughout project execution.
• Ensure defects are rectified promptly.
• Verify that all project sign-offs are completed before project close-out.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve construction quality.
• Manage departmental operating costs.
• Monitor project budgets and profitability.
• Control labour, plant, equipment, and material costs.
• Minimise wastage and improve resource utilisation.
• Review project costs against budgets and implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Approve project-related expenditure within delegated authority.
• Ensure materials are available according to project schedules.
• Monitor equipment utilisation.
• Reduce unnecessary equipment hire and subcontracting costs.
• Ensure effective utilisation of company assets.
• Attend client meetings when required.
• Maintain professional relationships with clients, consultants, architects, engineers, and suppliers.
• Address client concerns promptly and professionally.
• Provide regular project progress updates.
• Assist in resolving contractual and operational issues.
• Conduct weekly project review meetings.
• Prepare progress reports for management.
• Report on project performance, budgets, risks, and resource requirements.
• Communicate effectively across all departments.
• Escalate significant project risks to senior management.
• Improve construction processes and efficiencies.
• Develop and implement best practices.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve productivity.
• Assist in developing departmental procedures and standard operating procedures.
• Promote innovation within the construction department.

Working Conditions:

• Frequent travel to project sites.
• Combination of office and site-based work.
• Outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
• Occasional overtime and weekend work as required.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when visiting sites.