Senior Construction Manager

Baard and Partners; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Senior Construction Manager in Johannesburg to oversee large-scale residential property developments. Candidates should have at least 20 years of experience, exceptional leadership skills, and a strong track record of successful project delivery. The role includes mentoring teams, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and providing hands-on oversight at project sites. This position offers a full-time employment opportunity with extensive travel.

Qualifications

• 20 years proven experience in large-scale construction management ideally within residential property development.
• Strong track record of delivering multi-million rand developments successfully.
• Exceptional people management and leadership skills with the ability to mentor and develop teams.
• In-depth knowledge of construction methods, project management, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly between sites.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the end-to-end delivery of large-scale residential property development projects.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to project teams, site managers, and contractors.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety.
• Develop and implement construction strategies, schedules, and methodologies.
• Foster strong relationships with stakeholders including developers, contractors, consultants, and local authorities.
• Monitor compliance with all legal, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Drive continuous improvement, knowledge transfer, and innovation across the business.
• Travel regularly to project sites to provide hands-on oversight and support.

Skills

Building Construction

Civil & Structural Engineering

HVAC Design

Arabic English Translation

Archicad

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Senior Construction Manager

Location: Johannesburg Extensive Travel

Salary: Rper annum (CTC)

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Manager to lead and oversee large-scale residential property developments. This opportunity is ideal for a seasoned professional with 20 years of experience in the construction industry who is passionate about sharing knowledge mentoring teams and giving back to the industry.

The Senior Construction Manager will be responsible for driving project delivery ensuring quality and managing people across multiple sites. The role requires a hands-on leader who can balance technical excellence with strategic oversight while developing the next generation of talent in the sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the end-to-end delivery of large-scale residential property development projects.
• Provide leadership mentorship and guidance to project teams site managers and contractors.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time within budget and to the highest standards of quality and safety.
• Develop and implement construction strategies schedules and methodologies.
• Foster strong relationships with stakeholders including developers contractors consultants and local authorities.
• Monitor compliance with all legal safety and environmental regulations.
• Drive continuous improvement knowledge transfer and innovation across the business.
• Travel regularly to project sites to provide hands-on oversight and support.

Qualifications & Experience

• 20 years proven experience in large-scale construction management ideally within residential property development.
• Strong track record of delivering multi-million rand developments successfully.
• Exceptional people management and leadership skills with the ability to mentor and develop teams.
• In-depth knowledge of construction methods project management and compliance requirements.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Construction Management Civil Engineering or related field preferred.
• Excellent stakeholder management communication and negotiation skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly between sites.

If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks please regard your application as unsuccessful.

Key Skills: Building Construction, Civil & Structural Engineering, HVAC Design, Arabic English Translation, Archicad

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1