Site Manager - Installation Engineering

CFW Industries Pty Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent air systems engineering firm is seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee ventilation project installations. This involves leading a site team, ensuring quality standards are met, and liaising with project managers and engineers. Candidates should have site management experience in mechanical or HVAC projects, and a matric certificate is required. The role offers a collaborative environment and a competitive salary package.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Continuous opportunities for personal growth

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in site management within mechanical or HVAC projects.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and engineering plans.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily site operations for ventilation installation projects.
• Lead and coordinate a dedicated site installation team.
• Monitor and report on project progress and resolve on-site issues.

Skills

Site management

Team leadership

Project planning

Interpreting technical drawings

Problem-solving

Education

Matric certificate

Tertiary qualification

Job description

CFW Environmental is an air systems engineering company, part of the CFW Industries group established in 1966. We focus primarily on large turnkey projects, and manage the entire development process, from design to manufacture, installation and commissioning. CFW has extensive experience in fan and air technology engineering. The industries we serve include the mining, power generation, industrial processing, agricultural, marine / fishing, poultry, commercial and HVAC sectors

Responsibilities

We are currently seeking a proactive and experienced Site Manager to lead one of our two site installation teams. In this role, you will oversee the onsite execution of ventilation projects, working closely with our mechanical engineers who manage and design the installations. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key leadership role in a company experiencing significant growth. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Manage daily site operations for ventilation installation projects
• Lead and coordinate a dedicated site installation team
• Ensure project milestones, quality standards, and safety protocols are met
• Liaise effectively with mechanical engineers and project managers, production manager and draftsmen.
• Visit sites with mechanical engineers and draftsmen to understand projects requirement before commencement of the installation.
• Initiate the quickest possible solutions to complete tasks on hand
• Plan projects timeously including hiring of installation equipment e.g. crane, cherry picker, scissor jack, scaffolding etc
• Arrange safety files of each installation and making sure that the team adheres to safety standards of each installation
• Monitor and report on project progress and resolve on-site issues
• Maintain a high level of communication with stakeholders and subcontractors
  
  

Qualifications And Experience Required

• A minimum of a matric certificate is required; a tertiary qualification will be considered an advantage
• Proven experience in site management within mechanical or HVAC projects
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and engineering plans
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to project sites as required
  
  

Attributes Required For Position

• A strong work ethic and high level of self-motivation
• Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset
• Professional and presentable demeanour
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Energetic and enthusiastic approach to tasks
• Methodical, organized, and structured in work practices
• Results-driven with a focus on achieving goals
• Committed to delivering outstanding customer service
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities
  
  

What Working For Us Will Be Like

• You will be part of a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive team culture
• You will enjoy continuous opportunities for personal growth and career advancement
• You will receive a competitive, market related salary and benefits package
• You will experience a flexible and balanced work environment