Senior Civil Construction Manager Upington Project

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 2,500,000 - 3,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

On-site role Upington

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a seasoned Construction Manager for a major civil infrastructure project in Upington, Northern Cape. You will lead all on-site activities, planning, scheduling, budgeting, and safety/regulatory compliance to deliver the project on time and to high quality standards.

The ideal candidate brings 12+ years in civil construction, 7+ years in CM roles, Pr. Eng registration is advantageous, and a proven ability to manage complex teams and cross-functional stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or higher in civil engineering or equivalent professional qualification.
• Pr. Eng. registration is advantageous.
• Minimum 12 years in civil construction with 7+ years in a Construction Manager role.
• Experience with large-scale civil projects (roads, dams, earthworks).

Responsibilities

• Oversee all site construction activities for large-scale civil projects.
• Develop, manage schedules, plans, and budgets.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance on site.
• Coordinate direct labour and subcontractors on site.
• Monitor progress, address delays, and implement corrective actions.
• Control costs, manage variations, and approve contractor payments.
• Ensure quality control and assurance on project deliverables.
• Engage with clients, consultants, regulators, and stakeholders.
• Oversee site logistics, procurement, and facilities.
• Prepare regular progress reports for senior management and clients.
• Resolve site-related issues and conflicts promptly.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Contract management

HSE knowledge

Negotiation

Team management

MS Project/Primavera

Education

B.Eng./B.Sc. Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a seasoned Construction Manager for a major civil infrastructure project in Upington, Northern Cape. You will lead all on-site activities, planning, scheduling, budgeting, and safety/regulatory compliance to deliver the project on time and to high quality standards.

The ideal candidate brings 12+ years in civil construction, 7+ years in CM roles, Pr. Eng registration is advantageous, and a proven ability to manage complex teams and cross-functional stakeholders.