Head Of Building Operations

Bebeeconstruction; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1 000 000 - 1 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Gauteng is seeking an experienced Construction Director to oversee construction activities across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will have a postgraduate qualification in Construction or Project Management, at least seven years of experience managing large projects, and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget, as well as evaluating contractor performance. This role demands excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in managing director-level responsibilities.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proficiency in risk management and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct construction activities across multiple sites.
• Oversee planning, scheduling, and execution of projects.
• Evaluate contractor and subcontractor performance.

Skills

Leadership

Risk management

Cost control

Contract administration

Tender processes

MS Project proficiency

MS Office proficiency

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Construction or Project Management

Bachelor's degree in Construction or related field

Job description

Job Description

The Construction Director will be responsible for overseeing all construction activities across multiple sites, ensuring that projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

This role requires strong leadership skills and the ability to manage large, complex construction programmes from planning through to handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and direct all construction activities across multiple project sites
• Oversight of planning, scheduling, resourcing, and execution of projects
• Evaluation of contractor and subcontractor performance

Minimum Requirements (Non-negotiable)

• A postgraduate qualification in a relevant field such as Construction Management or Project Management is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction or a related field implied as prerequisite to postgraduate studies.
• Seven years minimum solid proven experience managing director-level responsibilities preferably managing large multi-million-rand projects.
• This position also requires excellent communication skills, effective stakeholder management, problem‑solving, conflict‑resolution, highly organised, analytical, deadline‑driven leader with technical expertise in risk management, cost control, contract administration and tender processes. MS Project and MS Office proficiency necessary!

Essential Qualities

• Leadership
• Strong technical expertise
• Risk management
• Cost control
• Contract administration
• Tender processes