Construction Project Manager - SACPCMP

Time Personnel; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Time Personnel is seeking an experienced Project Manager for building/construction projects in South Africa. The role requires SACPCMP registration and a strong technical background across structures, methods, materials, and trades.

You will read architectural and engineering drawings, plan schedules, and liaise with diverse teams to keep projects on track. Responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle, coordinating between architects and site teams, and ensuring safety and compliance to

Qualifications

• Must hold SACPCMP registration and have 5–8 years’ experience in managing building/construction projects.
• Strong technical understanding of building structures, construction methods, materials and trades.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural/engineering drawings & specifications.
• Proficiency in MS Project and MS Office for project planning and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage full project lifecycle from briefing to handover.
• Develop and maintain detailed project programmes and milestones.
• Source and manage contractors and suppliers, including tendering and negotiations.
• Coordinate daily between architects, engineers, quantity surveyors and site teams.
• Anticipate bottlenecks and resolve issues before delays occur.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Proactive

Problem solving

Reading drawings

Education

SACPCMP registration

Matric / Higher Diploma

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

Project planning software

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