Remote Construction Site Supervisor - SA Projects

Placements24; Pretoria; Remote; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Construction Site Supervisor to oversee distributed projects across South Africa from a home-based setup. The role emphasizes remote collaboration, monitoring with drones and digital tools, and strict adherence to safety, quality, and schedules.

The ideal candidate has a Diploma/degree in construction and 5+ years of live supervision experience, with strong communication and problem-solving abilities for virtual coordination.

Qualifications

• A National Diploma or Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years hands-on experience in construction supervision or site management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and oversee construction activities remotely.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide remote supervision and guidance for construction site activities across various locations.
• Monitor site progress using drones, cameras, and project management software.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols, quality standards, and project specifications remotely.
• Facilitate effective communication between site teams, project managers, and other stakeholders.
• Review daily site reports, photos, and videos to assess progress and identify issues.
• Assist in the planning and scheduling of site operations through virtual collaboration.
• Identify potential risks and propose solutions to on-site challenges via digital channels.
• Maintain detailed digital records of site activities, inspections, and issues.
• Conduct virtual quality assurance checks and document findings.
• Support the on-site team in resolving technical and logistical queries remotely.

Skills

Remote supervision

Drone imagery

Construction software

Digital reporting

Communication skills

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Diploma/degree in Construction

Tools

Video conferencing tools

Project management software

Digital reporting platforms

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Construction Site Supervisor to oversee distributed projects across South Africa from a home-based setup. The role emphasizes remote collaboration, monitoring with drones and digital tools, and strict adherence to safety, quality, and schedules.

The ideal candidate has a Diploma/degree in construction and 5+ years of live supervision experience, with strong communication and problem-solving abilities for virtual coordination.