Senior Construction Manager

Lycopodium; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1 475 000 - 1 968 000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Manager for projects in East Africa. This role involves leading diverse teams for the delivery of mineral processing plant construction. The ideal candidate should bring over 15 years of hands-on experience, including at least 5-10 years in a managerial position. You'll drive project compliance with safety and quality standards while fostering relationships with clients and stakeholders. This role offers opportunities for career progression and professional development.

Benefits

Career progression

Flexible work arrangements

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• 15+ years of hands-on construction experience.
• Proven success on mineral processing plants projects.
• Strong knowledge of international QA/QC standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead project execution and ensure on-time delivery.
• Manage construction teams and contractors.
• Monitor construction compliance with engineering standards.

Skills

Construction Management

EPCM contract management

HSE compliance

Client liaison

Multidisciplinary project delivery

Education

Degree in Construction Management or related field

Job description

With offices in Africa, Australia, Canada, Peru and the Philippines, Lycopodium proudly delivers high quality professional engineering and project delivery services globally, across the resources, infrastructure and industrial processes sectors. By joining our global team and learning from renowned subject matter experts, we can offer you a diverse career that could take you anywhere in the world.

Lycopodium Africa is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Manager with a strong EPCM project background in construction across mineral processing plants to join our team in East Africa. Reporting to the Project Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the professional delivery of project deliverables in accordance with the company, client and projects requirements.

This is a key leadership role for someone with a proven record managing complex site-based projects.

The tasks you'll perform

• Lead and manage the project execution and on time delivery of the Processing Plant and construction works within structured EPCM environment.
• Manage and guide the Lycopodium Civil, SMP and E&I Team and construction Contractors.
• Provide advice and support to the construction team, whilst utilising your experience in Process Plant Construction/Operations/Maintenance.
• Drive HSE performance, ensuring full compliance with project and statutory safety standards.
• Oversee and ensure compliance with Client QAQC requirements, as well as company policies, plans and procedures in conjunction with the Project Engineering Team.
• Follow the construction plan & monitoring progress in respect of time, costs & quality in conjunction with the Project Controls Team.
• Monitor construction work for compliance with engineering drawings, design specifications, owner’s standards, and statutory regulations, in conjunction with the site-based Engineering Team.
• Maintain & foster relationships & contacts, & liaison with the Owner’s and EPCM Engineering Team in respect of technical issues
• Oversee planned work scopes and ensure job completion is constructed in accordance with relevant specifications and procedures.
• Promote a positive culture by leading by example, coaching, and mentoring supervisors and engineers.
• Attend client progress meetings and maintaining a positive relationship with the client.

The expertise you'll bring

• 15+ years of hands-on construction experience, with at least 5-10 years in a Construction Manager role on major projects.
• Demonstrated success delivering multidisciplinary packages on mineral processing plants, from early works through commissioning
• Degree in Construction Management or related field is required
• Proven track record working on remote, high-risk, or logistically complex sites
• Experience managing construction under an EPCM contract model is required
• Strong knowledge of international QA/QC standards, construction methodologies, and engineering documentation control.
• Skilled in client liaison, contractor engagement, and stakeholder reporting.
• High attention to detail and sound knowledge of HSE policy and procedures.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal employees.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise to a high standard of accuracy and professionalism.

The benefits we'll provide

Lycopodium has a strong company culture focused on career progression and technical skill development. You can expect to be involved in a wide range of large projects whilst working amongst a team of highly skilled professionals.

We recognise that everyone is different and needs may change over the course of your career.

That’s why we:

Invest in our people for the long-term, building a diverse and rewarding career, mentored by the best in the industry.

Allow our people to balance work with other commitments, like family or study, offering flexible work arrangements.

Are undertaking significant people and technology initiatives that will support the workplace of the future.

We encourage and value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of gender, age, disability and ethnicity.

Our commitment to equal opportunity is embodied in our values of Respect, Integrity & Diligence. They are inherent in who we are, as individuals, and collectively as a Company.

As part of our commitment to providing the best possible care and service to you the candidate, we commit to respond to every applicant.

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