Construction Manager (Residential/Commercial Building)

Lotus HR and Recruitment; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Lotus HR and Recruitment in Stellenbosch, South Africa, seeks an experienced Construction Project Manager to oversee building sites across a regional area, focusing on luxury residential and commercial projects.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Construction Management and 5-8 years of end-to-end site leadership, with strong planning, budgeting, and SHEQ skills, and the ability to liaise with clients and lead teams under pressure.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in Construction Management and 5-8 years of on-site leadership experience.
• Proven ability in planning, cost and budget management, and SHEQ reporting.
• Experience managing sites per client specifications and contract obligations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and fully manage building project sites regionally for luxury residential and commercial sectors.
• Lead planning, scheduling, and cost control to meet budgets and timelines.
• Ensure quality and compliance with labour/legislation; liaise with clients and subcontractors.
• Provide clear leadership and effective communication to the project team under high pressure.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budget management

SHEQ management

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Education

Construction Management degree

Job description

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.