Project Construction Manager - Renewable Energy and ( Authorised Person)

Copper Quail; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Copper Quail in Sandton, South Africa, is seeking a Project Construction Manager for Renewable Energy projects. The role requires strong leadership in managing site execution, ensuring performance and safety, and leading teams.

Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of construction experience, with 5 years in senior roles. Successful management of multidisciplinary teams and strong SHEQ and stakeholder management skills are essential. A degree in a relevant field and ESKOM Authorised Person status are required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ construction or project execution experience.
• 5+ years in a senior site leadership role.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary construction teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage full site‑based construction execution.
• Ensure delivery against scope, budget, schedule, quality, and SHEQ requirements.
• Lead site teams, subcontractors, labour, plant, and materials.

Skills

Construction management

Project management

Stakeholder management

SHEQ compliance

Team leadership

Education

Diploma or Degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering

Job description

Project Construction Manager – Renewable Energy (Authorised Person)

We are seeking a strong construction leader to manage site execution of major site‑based infrastructure projects. The role involves ownership of site performance, safety, quality, and delivery while leading multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full site‑based construction execution.
• Ensure delivery against scope, budget, schedule, quality, and SHEQ requirements.
• Lead site teams, subcontractors, labour, plant, and materials.
• Coordinate daily site activities and construction work fronts.
• Manage site risks, delays, constraints, and interfaces.
• Monitor productivity, quality, compliance, and performance.
• Ensure alignment between project plans and site execution.
• Support project reporting and stakeholder communication.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering, or related field. (Electrical)
• Professional registration advantageous.
• ESKOM Authorised Person.
• 10+ years’ construction or project execution experience.
• 5+ years in a senior site leadership role.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary construction teams.
• Strong site operations, SHEQ, planning, and stakeholder management experience.
• Contract exposure to NEC, FIDIC, or JBCC advantageous.