Senior Construction Site Manager — Hybrid On-Site & Remote Planning

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + bonuses

Medical aid & retirement

Hybrid role

Training opportunities

Significant projects

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly experienced Senior Construction Site Manager to oversee a major infrastructure project in Centurion, Gauteng. The role blends on-site supervision with remote planning and administration for flexibility while maintaining essential on-site presence.

You will lead site teams, coordinate trades, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, manage schedules and budgets, and communicate with clients and engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent construction management experience.
• 8+ years progressive site management experience on large projects.
• Experience managing large-scale commercial/industrial sites.
• Knowledge of SA building codes and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise all on-site construction activities safely.
• Develop and manage site work plans and schedules.
• Mentor site supervisors, foremen, and craft workers.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Monitor progress and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate delivery of materials and equipment to the site.
• Liaise with clients, engineers, architects, and subcontractors.
• Manage site resources and control costs.
• Maintain daily logs, progress reports, and safety documentation.
• Participate in project meetings on-site and remotely.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Project management software

Problem solving

Decision making

Remote work ability

Travel willingness

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Office suite

Job description

Placements24 seeks a highly experienced Senior Construction Site Manager to oversee a major infrastructure project in Centurion, Gauteng. The role blends on-site supervision with remote planning and administration for flexibility while maintaining essential on-site presence.

You will lead site teams, coordinate trades, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, manage schedules and budgets, and communicate with clients and engineers.