PROJECT CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

Isilumko Staffing; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Isilumko Staffing in Gauteng seeks an experienced Project Construction Manager to oversee building projects within a retail network development setting. You will guide projects from design through handover, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence and compliance with quality, safety and governance standards.

The role requires a relevant engineering or construction qualification with 6+ years of construction supervision experience and strong coordination and reporting skills.

Qualifications

• BSc / BTech in Engineering, Project Management, Quantity Surveying or a related Construction qualification.
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in the construction industry.
• Proven experience in construction project supervision and coordination.
• Experience managing contractors, consultants, project budgets and construction programmes.
• Knowledge of construction standards, quality management and health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate building construction projects from planning through to completion.
• Liaise with architects, engineers, quantity surveyors, contractors and other project stakeholders.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, cash flow and expenditure.
• Review project designs, cost estimates, bills of quantities and construction proposals.
• Monitor construction programmes, milestones and project deadlines.
• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure quality workmanship and compliance with safety standards.
• Coordinate contractors and subcontractors to ensure efficient project execution.
• Monitor project variations, assess cost implications and manage scope changes.
• Facilitate progress payment claims in accordance with established procedures.
• Prepare and maintain project progress reports, cash flow reports and construction schedules.
• Attend site and design meetings and ensure project actions are followed through.
• Conduct snagging inspections and monitor the completion of outstanding remedial works.
• Ensure compliance with applicable governance, SHERQ and security requirements.

Skills

Construction project management

Project coordination

Budget control

Reporting

Stakeholder management

Safety compliance

Education

BSc/BTech in Engineering or related Construction qualification

Job description

PROJECT CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

Location: Gauteng
Industry: Construction / Energy
Department: Retail Network Development

JOB PURPOSE

We are seeking an experienced Project Construction Manager to oversee building construction projects within a retail network development environment. The successful candidate will manage projects from design and planning through to construction and final handover, ensuring projects are completed within budget, on schedule and in accordance with quality, safety and governance standards.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• BSc / BTech in Engineering, Project Management, Quantity Surveying or a related Construction qualification.

• Minimum 6 years’ experience in the construction industry.

• Proven experience in construction project supervision and coordination.

• Experience managing contractors, consultants, project budgets and construction programmes.

• Knowledge of construction standards, quality management and health and safety requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise and coordinate building construction projects from planning through to completion.

• Liaise with architects, engineers, quantity surveyors, contractors and other project stakeholders.

• Monitor project costs, budgets, cash flow and expenditure.

• Review project designs, cost estimates, bills of quantities and construction proposals.

• Monitor construction programmes, milestones and project deadlines.

• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure quality workmanship and compliance with safety standards.

• Coordinate contractors and subcontractors to ensure efficient project execution.

• Monitor project variations, assess cost implications and manage scope changes.

• Facilitate progress payment claims in accordance with established procedures.

• Prepare and maintain project progress reports, cash flow reports and construction schedules.

• Attend site and design meetings and ensure project actions are followed through.

• Conduct snagging inspections and monitor the completion of outstanding remedial works.

• Ensure compliance with applicable governance, SHERQ and security requirements.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Construction and project management

• Project coordination and execution

• Budget and cost control

• Project tracking and reporting

• Contractor and stakeholder management

• Quality assurance and safety compliance

• Planning, organising and problem-solving

• Strong communication and reporting skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines