Senior Construction Lead - Major Projects (Mossel Bay)

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Training & development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to lead major projects in Mossel Bay, Western Cape. The role requires a proven history delivering complex construction from inception to completion, with responsibility for site operations, safety, quality and stakeholder coordination.

The successful candidate will manage large teams, budgets and schedules, enforce safety standards, and drive successful delivery within a leading construction organization in the Western Cape.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• 12+ years in construction with 5+ years in senior management.
• Experience delivering large-scale commercial, industrial or residential projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic project plans including scope, budget, and schedule.
• Oversee all on-site activities and ensure milestones.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and site personnel.
• Enforce health, safety, and environmental policies and regulations.
• Conduct site inspections to monitor quality and compliance.
• Manage project finances: cost control, forecasting, and approvals.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, regulators and stakeholders.
• Resolve site conflicts and technical issues promptly.
• Ensure reporting of progress, costs, and risks.
• Implement best practices in construction management and project execution.
• Lead and motivate project team to high performance.
• Manage site logistics and equipment utilization.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Negotiation

Communication

Health & safety knowledge

Financial controls

Primavera P6

MS Project

Reading blueprints

Education

Bachelor's in Construction Management

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to lead major projects in Mossel Bay, Western Cape. The role requires a proven history delivering complex construction from inception to completion, with responsibility for site operations, safety, quality and stakeholder coordination.

The successful candidate will manage large teams, budgets and schedules, enforce safety standards, and drive successful delivery within a leading construction organization in the Western Cape.