Project Manager (Construction)

Time Personnel; Cape Town; Presencial; ZAR 391.000 - 446.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Time Personnel seeks an experienced Project Manager (Construction) in Cape Town to lead construction projects from on-site to handover. You will coordinate with subcontractors, architects, engineers and internal teams, ensuring timely delivery and quality.

The role requires five years on-site and in-office experience, strong communication in English and Afrikaans, and a valid driver’s license with own vehicle. Travel to various sites is expected.

Qualificações

• Matric, additional qualifications advantageous
• Hands on experience with building structures, construction methods, materials and building trades
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings & specifications
• Valid driver’s licence and own reliable vehicle
• Confident communicator liaising across all levels with excellent problem-solving skills

Responsabilidades

• Assist with managing the project lifecycle from briefing and design coordination through tendering, construction, snagging and handover
• Prepare and maintain project programmes and milestone schedules and keep them updated as the site progresses
• Assist with sourcing quotes and comparing tenders from contractors, subcontractors and suppliers
• Liaise daily with architects, engineers, quantity surveyors and site teams and follow up with authorities on approvals
• Track procurement lead times, approvals and trade sequencing to flag delays early
• Monitor project budgets, variations and cost reports and check payment certificates
• Carry out regular site inspections for progress, workmanship and compliance with drawings
• Attend and run site and progress meetings and maintain clear minutes

Conhecimentos

Project management

Communication

Reading drawings

Site coordination

Budgeting

Formação

Matric

Descrição da vaga

Project Manager (Construction) required in Cape Town.

Five years on site and in the office? Are you now ready to run your own projects instead of just supporting someone else’s managing construction projects?

We need a “forward thinker” for our well established clients construction projects. Consistent communication in English and Afrikaans and 5 years experience to deal with subcontractors, architects, engineers, quantity surveyors, suppliers and internal teams.

Head Office in Epping and there will be travel to various sites. We need your confident personality with the ability to build the best relationships.

Salary: R35 000 – R40 000 per month dependent on Experience.

Requirements:

• Matric, additional qualifications advantageous
• 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
• Valid driver’s licence and own reliable vehicle
• Confident communicator liaising across all levels of people with excellent problem-solving skills

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with managing the project lifecycle, from briefing and design coordination through tendering, construction, snagging and handover
• Prepare and maintain project programmes and milestone schedules, and keep them updated as the site progresses
• Assist with sourcing quotes and comparing tenders from contractors, subcontractors and suppliers, and support the appointment process
• Liaise daily with architects, engineers, quantity surveyors and site teams, and follow up with municipal authorities on approvals
• Track procurement lead times, approvals and trade sequencing, and flag potential delays early so they can be resolved
• Monitor project budgets, variations and cost reports, and check payment certificates before they go for approval
• Carry out regular site inspections to check progress, workmanship and compliance with drawings and specifications
• Attend and run site and progress meetings, keep clear minutes, and follow up actions until they are closed out
• Prepare regular progress and financial updates for clients
• Identify and report risks, and help resolve issues and client queries professionally, escalating where needed
• Coordinate snag lists, practical completion, occupancy certificates and handover documentation