Senior Construction & Roofing Projects Leader

West Coast Personnel; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

West Coast Personnel is seeking an experienced Construction Manager with roofing project exposure to lead multiple construction and roofing initiatives across commercial, industrial, and residential sectors.

You will oversee project teams, manage budgets and schedules, review technical documentation, and ensure safety, quality and regulatory compliance on active sites. Regular travel between sites is required.

Qualifications

• National Diploma or Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Building Science or a related construction discipline.
• Approximately 5–10+ years’ construction management experience.
• At least 5 years’ experience managing multiple construction projects.
• Proven experience within commercial, industrial and/or residential roofing projects.
• Strong practical knowledge of roofing systems, materials and installation methods.
• Experience managing Project Managers, Site Supervisors, subcontractors and construction teams.
• Strong project planning and scheduling ability.
• Proven budgeting, cost-control and project-profitability experience.
• Sound knowledge of South African building regulations.
• Working knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety requirements and Construction Regulations.
• Strong contract administration and project documentation skills.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and relevant project scheduling software.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel regularly between construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple construction and roofing projects simultaneously.
• Develop and manage construction programmes, schedules and project deadlines.
• Oversee Project Managers, Site Supervisors, subcontractors and site teams.
• Review drawings, specifications, scopes of work and contract documentation before commencement.
• Allocate labour, plant, equipment and other resources across projects.
• Monitor project progress against programme, budget and contractual requirements.
• Identify potential delays and implement appropriate recovery plans.
• Conduct regular site inspections to monitor progress, workmanship, productivity and compliance.
• Coordinate activities between construction, design, procurement and commercial teams.
• Manage subcontractor performance, productivity and quality.
• Resolve technical, operational and construction-related challenges.
• Manage snag lists, completion documentation and final project handovers.
• Ensure accurate and complete project records and documentation are maintained.

Skills

Construction management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Team leadership

Client management

Problem solving

Quality control

Resource allocation

Contract administration

Communication

Education

Diploma or Degree in Construction Management/ Civil Engineering/ Building Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project scheduling software

Job description

West Coast Personnel is seeking an experienced Construction Manager with roofing project exposure to lead multiple construction and roofing initiatives across commercial, industrial, and residential sectors.

You will oversee project teams, manage budgets and schedules, review technical documentation, and ensure safety, quality and regulatory compliance on active sites. Regular travel between sites is required.