Construction Project Manager

Puno Harvest; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Pretoria is seeking a Project Manager to oversee large-scale projects in civil engineering. The ideal candidate will have a BSc or BTech in civil construction/engineering, ECSA registration, and at least 10 years of experience in construction management. Responsibilities include engaging with clients, conducting site inspections, and ensuring project completion within timelines and budget constraints.

Qualifications

• Must have grade 12.
• BSc / BTech in civil construction or civil engineering required.
• ECSA registration as a professional (PrEng / PrTech) and active membership.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and recommend the appointment of professional service providers.
• Conduct site inspections ensuring safety and quality standards.
• Ensure cost effectiveness by completing projects within time and budget.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Project scheduling and planning

Cost estimation

Education

BSc / BTech civil construction / civil engineering

Grade 12

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

MS Projects

Job description

Qualifications

• Must have grade 12
• BSc / BTech civil construction / civil engineering.
• ECSA registered as a professional (PrEng / PrTech) and membership active
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (including MS Projects)
• Valid driver's license
• 10 years experience in construction management, road construction, water and sewage (post qualifications)
• Minimum 5 years experience as a Project manager managing large scale projects
• Project scheduling and planning
• Project costing.
• Strong leader and ability to work on his / her own and with a team.
• Build and maintain effective relations.
• Must have done projects from inception to completion

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and recommend the appointment of professional service providers
• Facilitate approval of drawings by all relevant bodies
• Identify project needs by engaging with clients
• Conduct site inspection and ensure that safety and quality standards are adhered to.
• Investigating and creating project scope, develop work breakdown structure, works programme, budget breakdown and cash flow.
• Estimating project resourcing and timelines
• Engage and influence client confidence and stakeholder's perception of workspace planning through on-going engagement and proactive delivery
• Ensure cost effectiveness by complete projects within time and budget
• Plan projects by designing layout plan; obtaining relevant drawing approvals; production of bill of quantities; budget approval; compiling project plan; placing orders and confirming implementation and compliance
• Implement projects through site establishment, implementing tasks to meet milestones and snag lists
• Ensure closure of projects through resolving snags
• Share knowledge and industry trends with team and stakeholders during formal and informal interaction.