Construction Project Manager - Data-Driven & On-Site Focus

Unitrade 745 (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Unitrade 745 (Pty) Ltd in Cape Town is seeking a driven Project Manager to contribute to the successful delivery of construction projects. You will balance technical project requirements, stakeholder coordination, documentation, and on-site priorities while keeping programmes aligned with compliance.

The role focuses on coordinating day-to-day activities, reviewing documentation, and leveraging digital tools to monitor progress and safety on site.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Quantity Surveying or Engineering.
• 2–3 years of relevant construction industry experience.
• Knowledge of JBCC and FIDIC contracts.
• Strong ability to understand construction drawings, specifications, and project programmes.
• Good working knowledge of MS Project, Excel, and digital project documentation tools.
• Willingness to embrace emerging construction technologies, including AI-supported tools, digital dashboards, and data-driven project reporting.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for coordinating day-to-day project management activities.
• Assess project documentation and ensure information is communicated effectively.
• Monitor adherence to approved construction methodologies and safety requirements.
• Assist in managing project risks, issues, and changes.
• Compile and maintain project reports, schedules, records, and other documentation.
• Apply technology and data-driven tools to improve project planning, monitoring, and reporting.

Skills

Project coordination

Data-driven reporting

Stakeholder communication

Education

Degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Quantity Surveying or Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Digital dashboards

Job description

Unitrade 745 (Pty) Ltd in Cape Town is seeking a driven Project Manager to contribute to the successful delivery of construction projects. You will balance technical project requirements, stakeholder coordination, documentation, and on-site priorities while keeping programmes aligned with compliance.

The role focuses on coordinating day-to-day activities, reviewing documentation, and leveraging digital tools to monitor progress and safety on site.