Construction Manager (Water Sector)

Communicate Finance; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Communicate Finance is seeking a seasoned civil project manager in the Western Cape to lead complex construction initiatives from planning to completion. You will coordinate site teams, subcontractors, consultants, and stakeholders while tracking progress, quality, costs, and schedules.

The role requires extensive experience with water-retaining concrete structures and projects such as WWTW, deep pump stations, and reservoirs. Strong scheduling skills (MS Project or Candy) are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-10 years' experience in civil construction.
• Strong experience with water-retaining concrete structures.
• Proven experience on WWTW, deep pump station, and reservoir projects.
• Experience delivering at least 2-3 similar projects valued above R30 million.
• Strong project planning and scheduling skills, including MS Project or Candy.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil construction projects from planning through to completion.
• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, consultants, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress, quality, costs, and schedules.
• Ensure compliance with construction standards, specifications, and safety requirements.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Stakeholder coordination

Quality control

Safety compliance

Education

BTech/Advanced Diploma in Civil Eng

BEng/BSc in Civil Eng

Job description

Job Description

• Manage civil construction projects from planning through to completion
• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, consultants, and other stakeholders
• Monitor project progress, quality, costs, and schedules
• Ensure compliance with construction standards, specifications, and safety requirements

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5-10 years' experience in civil construction
• Strong experience with water-retaining concrete structures
• Proven experience on WWTW, deep pump station, and reservoir projects
• Experience delivering at least 2-3 similar projects valued above R30 million
• Strong project planning and scheduling skills, including MS Project or Candy

Qualification

• BTech or Advanced Diploma in Civil Engineering, or BEng/BSc in Civil Engineering
• SACPCMP and/or ECSA registration

Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered