Senior Construction Program Director

Shift Pursuit; Durban; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Shift Pursuit in Durban is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to oversee major projects from design through completion, owning strategic, financial and operational delivery. The role requires SACPCMP registration and a relevant BSc, with strong leadership, planning and stakeholder management to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery while meeting SHEQ standards.

Responsibilities include directing contract teams, coordinating planning and costing, monitoring progress, and presenting updates to

Qualifications

• BSc Building Science, BSc Construction Management, BSc Civil Engineering or related qualification.
• Professional SACPCMP registration as Professional Construction Manager or Professional Construction Project Manager.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Strong knowledge of project management software and applications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the strategic, financial and operational management of construction contracts.
• Lead contract teams and ensure all resources are in place for successful project delivery.
• Coordinate project planning, costing and management activities across new and existing projects.
• Develop and support contract teams to achieve project objectives.
• Monitor project progress, performance and contractual obligations.
• Ensure compliance with SHEQ policies, statutory regulations and client requirements.
• Prepare and present project progress reports to senior management.
• Attend internal and external project meetings to support effective decision-making.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and project stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Project planning

Financial mgmt

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Contracts & controls

Education

BSc Building Science

BSc Construction Management

BSc Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

Project management software

Job description

Shift Pursuit in Durban is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to oversee major projects from design through completion, owning strategic, financial and operational delivery. The role requires SACPCMP registration and a relevant BSc, with strong leadership, planning and stakeholder management to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery while meeting SHEQ standards.

Responsibilities include directing contract teams, coordinating planning and costing, monitoring progress, and presenting updates to