Senior Construction Manager: Lead Major On-Site Projects

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary

Comprehensive medical aid and Providen

Career growth and professional develop

Exposure to high-profile projects

Company vehicle and fuel allowance

Generous annual leave

Supportive senior management team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Construction Manager to lead on-site construction for major building projects in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. You will drive project planning, resource allocation, budget control, safety, and quality to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering (advanced degrees or PMP a plus), with 10+ years in construction management and at least 5 years in a senior

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction management experience, with ≥5 years in leadership.
• Experience delivering large-scale commercial, residential, or industrial projects.
• Knowledge of building codes and regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, contracts, and risk.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site construction activities per plans and standards.
• Develop schedules and resource plans.
• Oversee budgets and cost-control measures.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Manage relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers.
• Conduct site inspections and progress reviews.
• Resolve on-site conflicts and technical challenges.
• Prepare project reports for senior management.
• Mentor site staff and promote continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Team leadership

Decision making

Stakeholder management

Project management

Health and safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Construction Manager to lead on-site construction for major building projects in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. You will drive project planning, resource allocation, budget control, safety, and quality to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering (advanced degrees or PMP a plus), with 10+ years in construction management and at least 5 years in a senior