Construction Project Manager

Time Personnel; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Time Personnel in South Africa is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead complex building projects on site. You will coordinate architects, engineers, and contractors, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure compliance with building standards.

The ideal candidate holds SACPCMP registration, a relevant diploma or matric with extensive experience, and a proven ability to read drawings, plan programs, and drive teams to timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Matric or equivalent with 5-8 years’ experience in managing building/construction projects
• SACPCMP registration with SA Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions is required
• Proficiency reading and interpreting architectural/engineering drawings & specifications
• Strong planning software skills including MS Project and MS Office

Responsibilities

• Manage full project lifecycle from briefing to handover
• Develop and maintain detailed project programmes and milestones
• Source and manage contractors, subcontractors and suppliers
• Coordinate daily between architects, engineers, quantity surveyors, and site teams
• Monitor budgets, cash flow, variations and payments
• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure progress and quality
• Ensure compliance with National Building Regulations, SANS, and OHS requirements
• Lead meetings and maintain clear action logs and client reporting
• Oversee snag lists, occupancy certificates and final handover documentation

Skills

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Leadership

Proactive

Education

Matric / NHD / similar with 5-8 years experience

SACPCMP registration

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

REQUIREMENTS

• Matric, National Higher Diploma, or similar with 5-8 years’ experience managing building/construction projects
• SACPCMP - Professional registration with the SA Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions
• Hands on experience with strong technical understanding of building structures, construction methods, materials and building trades
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings & specifications
• Proficiency in project planning software, MS Project and MS Office
• Valid driver’s licence and own reliable vehicle
• Confident communicator liaising across all levels of people with excellent problem-solving skills
• Proactive -someone who spots the problem before it becomes a delay
• Leadership ability with the authority to hold contractors and teams accountable

DUTIES

• Manage the full project lifecycle: briefing, feasibility, design coordination, tendering, construction, snagging and handover
• Develop and maintain detailed project programmes, critical path schedules and milestone plans
• Source, appoint and manage building contractors, subcontractors and suppliers, including tender comparison and contract negotiation
• Coordinate daily between architects, structural and civil engineers, quantity surveyors, municipal authorities and site teams
• Anticipate bottlenecks with approvals, procurement lead times, trade clashes, weather& and resolve before delays occur
• Control project budgets, cash flow, variations and cost reporting; review and approve payment certificates
• Conduct regular site inspections to check progress, workmanship quality and compliance with drawings and specifications
• Ensure compliance with the National Building Regulations, SANS standards, OHS Act and construction health and safety requirements
• Run site and progress meetings, keep clear minutes, and track actions to completion
• Provide clients with regular, transparent progress and financial reports
• Manage risk, resolve disputes and handle client expectations professionally
• Oversee snag lists, practical completion, occupancy certificates and final handover documentation

Salary: R negotiable dependent on experience