Construction Project Manager (X2)

Development Bank Of Southern Africa (Dbsa); Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1 385 000 - 2 078 000; Full time

Job summary

A major development bank in South Africa is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to oversee infrastructure delivery projects. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8 years' experience in project management and hold a relevant degree. Responsibilities include managing project schedules, budgets, and compliance with safety standards. This role requires strong leadership and communication skills, as well as the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams effectively.

Benefits

Health and Safety Compliance Training

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years' experience in infrastructure project management.
• Professional Registration with relevant engineering councils.
• Proven track record in civil engineering and building projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage project initiation, planning, and execution.
• Oversee project financials including budgeting and risk management.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Project Management

Cost Management

Time Management

Quality Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management

Tools

Project Management Software

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Construction Project Manager is responsible for a broad span of construction functions, covering all areas of project management including planning, cost and time management, quality management contract administration and safety management in accordance with best practice project management methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

Construction Project Management Functions: Responsible for the project management of assigned Infrastructure Delivery projects which include the following: Project initiation, planning, monitoring; Develop project charters and execution plans in line with the project requirements; Coordinate and manage deliverables from key role players in including professional service providers and consultants; Draft, review and update the project schedule and work plans incorporating the project milestones, activities, and deliverables; Manage the planning, execution, monitoring and control and closure of the project; Identify and implement expediting measures to prevent and mitigate project delays.

Project Coordination and Team Management

Serve as a key link with the Programme Manager and client's representative and review the deliverables prepared by the team before submission to the client. Coordinate the efforts of all parties involved in the project, including professional service providers (consultants), contractors, sub-contractors and labour. Develop team spirit and ensure that staff involved in the project are committed to the same goal. Identify and negotiate assignment of resources to ensure efficient utilisation of resources. Implement the project office framework with objectives and goals of the team members and assign individual responsibilities.

Project Control on Cost, Time and Quality

Ensure that control measures for cost, time and quality are in place. Conduct regular status meetings with the principal agent teams. Conduct periodic inspection visits at project construction site(s). Ensure that construction activities follow the predetermined schedule and critically monitor project milestones. Oversee project accounting including budget management, approval of progress payments, tracking of team expenses and minimising the exposure to risk. Ensure invoices / claims submitted by contractors and / or professional service providers are checked, verified and forwarded to the Programme Manager. Maintain strict adherence to the budgetary guidelines as well as project management, quality and safety standards. Complete projects within time, budget and quality.

Project Communication and Reporting

Ensure an effective communication system is in place to provide timely feedback for management, client and customer. Issue site meeting minutes and action plans. Produce monthly and weekly project progress reports for stakeholders. Conduct project close out reviews. Manage project communication in line with agreed communication channels and timelines.

Contract Management

Manage contracts in accordance with the provisions of the agreement, including monitoring and tracking of performance and timelines. Identify areas of concern, elevate with legal, technical and finance and provide resolutions in line with contractual obligations. Measure progress against the contract's performance and ensure adherence to the contract conditions and timelines. Issue contract instructions in accordance with the conditions of the contract (in consultation with the Legal Expert).

Project Commissioning

Confirm the commissioning and transfer of new assets. Confirm the availability of all site handover documentation. Facilitate the submission of as-built drawings and user specifications where applicable. Manage the commissioning, hand over and sign-off by client.

Programme Health, Safety and Environmental Quality

Ensure the implementation of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act and any recommendations from audits carried out within the project environment. Monitor and enforce compliance to the project Environmental Approval (EA) conditions. Instill a culture of health and safety within the project environment by promoting the aims and benefits of proactive safety and health interventions. Conduct effective control, management and follow up of incidents. Advise and evaluate contractors on compliance to the approved safety plan.

Stakeholder Management

Develop project stakeholder management plans and map critical stakeholders that are instrument / critical to achieving project plans and objectives. Manage relationships at various levels with the relevant project stakeholders and partners, in accordance with the project's development objectives. Manage stakeholder expectations for project deliverables, communications and implementing effective systems of project governance, within the team and with strategic partners, both internally and externally.

Key Measurements of Outputs

Successful project finalisation within the project quality standard, budget and timelines. Projects completed within specified costs compliance to Health & Safety legislation and protocols. Implementation of effective project management governance and compliance structures. Quality of presentations and reports. Clean audit.

Expertise & Technical Competencies

Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in the built environment (Engineering, Architecture; Building Science; Construction Management or Quantity Surveying). A minimum of 8 years' experience in infrastructure project management or advisory service or consulting experience working within a project management environment. Professional Registration with the Built Environment professional bodies such as Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP). Registration as a Pr.CPM with South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) is a prerequisite. Proven track record in the design, construction, monitoring and evaluation of civil engineering and building infrastructure projects in high value and performance environments.

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Sound knowledge of the Joint Building Contracts Committee (JBCC), New Engineering Contracts (NEC), Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) and other relevant building contracts. In depth understanding of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations regarding infrastructure development. Understanding of infrastructure markets. Understanding of government priorities, systems and processes at national and provincial level.

Desirable Requirements

Postgraduate degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture or Construction Management will be added advantage. Professional Registration with Project Management Institute (PMI) or Projects in Controlled Environments (PRINCE). Post graduate qualification in Project Management. Qualifications in health and safety.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

Project Management: Defines, plans and manages large and / or strategic projects, including those with a high degree of technical complexity, with impacts across the organisation and / or with national implications. Assembles and leads diverse and multi‑disciplinary teams, ensuring maximum effective resource utilisation. Successfully manages substantial project budgets and reports directly to senior managers on the progress and results of projects. Identifies complex issues that need escalation and proposes appropriate corrective actions. Detailed Oriented. Quickly identifies relevant and irrelevant information to support accurate decision making. Maps out all the logistics and details of a situation to ensure smooth and flawless implementation. Consistently identifies all relevant details that are not obvious in complex situations. Requires the highest standards for accuracy and quality for their work. Establishes processes to ensure accuracy and quality of services delivered by the team.

Development of Integrated Plans

Develops integrated plans for the work unit and others that interfaces with the function's budget. Reporting & Communication: Designs, reviews and improves reporting processes and provides guidance. Leads production of complex environment reports, takes an editorial role, determines content and level of detail, and ensures consistent messaging and branding.

Presentation Skills

Knows how to deliver arguments persuasively by employing a range of advanced presentation techniques (e.g., the appropriate use of body language, how to close a presentation so that the audience continues to think about the subject matter etc.). Has knowledge of various feedback mechanisms to check levels of audience understanding.

Written Communication

Understands that different writing styles are required for different documents or audiences. Write effective correspondence, prepares questions and reports, statements of circumstance and briefing notes. Reviews others' documents for clarity and impact. Has a solid mastery of writing principles such as grammar, sentence construction etc.

Verbal Communication

Able to present a theme in writing in an ordered, intelligible manner with well‑structured and relevant supporting detail. Able to understand topic switches and use vocabulary of attitude. Reasonably fluent in speaking. Required Personal Attributes: BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: Teamwork & Cooperation, Driving delivery of results, Monitors progress and adapts the plan, Achievement orientation, Customer Orientation, Integrity, Self‑awareness & self‑control.

Policy

DBSA will endeavour to make appointments in line with its Employment Equity Policy and Plan. Applications from suitably qualified designated groups, especially people with disabilities, are encouraged. The DBSA corporate culture fit requires clear, logical and analytical thinking grounded in good interpersonal skills, a sense of urgency and results orientated execution of duties.

Bottom Line

The ability to work collaboratively and finding practical yet innovative solutions is critical to success in a work environment that demands emotional resilience, accountability and responsible risk taking and management. The DBSA reserves the right to amend or remove vacancies in line with organisational requirements. All vacancies can be viewed on the DBSA website () under Careers.