Project Manager / Contracts Manager - Building Construction

RPO Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown Johannesburg-based construction group is seeking a capable Project Manager / Contracts Manager to lead a diverse portfolio of projects. The role suits early-to-mid career professionals ready to take ownership and make an impact on site.

Responsibilities include managing project lifecycles, coordinating consultant teams and directing on-site construction activities to meet schedules and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in construction management, quantity surveying, civil or building science — or equivalent practical experience.
• 5–10 years in the construction industry with project and team management exposure.
• Experience managing consultant teams and construction/site teams.
• Working knowledge of the JBCC contract suite and subcontractor appointment contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of construction projects from inception to close-out.
• Lead and coordinate professional consultant teams including architects, engineers and quantity surveyors.
• Oversee construction teams and subcontractors on site to meet programme and quality targets.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Contract administration

JBCC contracts

Site coordination

Education

Construction degree/diploma

Job description

A well-regarded construction group based in Johannesburg is looking for an ambitious and capable Project Manager / Contracts Manager to join their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for a construction professional in the early-to-mid stage of their career who is ready to step up, take ownership, and make a real impact across a diverse portfolio of projects.

Requirements:

• A relevant degree or diploma in construction management, quantity surveying, civil or building science — or equivalent practical experience
• Approximately 5 to 10 years of experience in the construction industry, with demonstrable project and team management exposure
• Proven experience managing professional consultant teams as well as construction and site teams
• Working knowledge of the JBCC contract suite and subcontractor appointment contracts — and the ability to administer them confidently
• Manage the full lifecycle of construction projects from inception through to close-out
• Lead and coordinate professional consultant teams including architects, engineers, and quantity surveyors
• Oversee and direct construction teams and subcontractors on site to ensure programme and quality targets are met

• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise