Job Title : Construction Manager
Position Type : Fixed Term Contract / Temporary / Permanent
Position Function : Core Operations
Occupational Level : Management
Locations : Nationally, South Africa
Note : This Job description does not limit you in assisting in other departments or areas according to business needs and requirements, to ensure sustainability and overall profitability.
Reporting Structure : Reporting to : Project Manager / Contracts Manager / Senior Project Executive
Main Purpose of Position : To plan, coordinate, and manage all on-site construction activities, ensuring that projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to required quality standards, with specific focus on the petrochemical industry’s safety and compliance demands.
Job Objective / Key Performance Areas :
- Lead and manage multi-disciplinary construction teams and subcontractors on-site.
- Coordinate daily construction activities to ensure alignment with project schedules.
- Enforce project-specific quality assurance and quality control (QA / QC) standards.
- Ensure full compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations (SHEQ).
- Liaise with clients, engineers, consultants, and stakeholders for smooth project execution.
- Identify construction risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Monitor cost, productivity, and materials usage to ensure project efficiency.
- Drive implementation of site instructions, change orders, and progress reporting.
- Manage site resources including plant, equipment, and manpower.
- Support project close-out and handover documentation processes.
Requirements
Qualifications :
Formal Qualifications :
National Diploma or Degree in Construction Management or Civil / Mechanical Engineering
On-the-Job Training / Qualifications :
Site Supervision & Safety Training (e.g., NOSA, ISO 45001, HIRA)Construction Regulations (CR) and Permit-to-Work SystemsContract management (e.g., GCC, NEC, FIDIC, JBCC awareness)Legal Liability & Incident Investigation TrainingSpecific Licensing or Registration :
Valid driver’s licenseSACPCMP or ECSA registration (preferred)Experience
Main Functional Experience :
8+ years of construction experience, including 5 years in a leadership
Cross Functional Experience :
Coordination with procurement, planning, QC, HSE and HR departmentsManagement & Leadership Experience :
Strong track record of leading construction teams on large-scale projectsSpecific Industry Experience :
Experience in petrochemical, refinery, or hazardous-area construction environmentsKnowledge
Main Functional Knowledge
Construction project execution methodology and sequencingStructural, mechanical, piping, and civil construction principlesResource planning and site logisticsProject Management PrinciplesCross Functional Knowledge :
Integration of safety, quality, procurement, and engineering into construction workflowsUnderstanding of project planning and control systems (Primavera / MS Project)Management & Leadership Knowledge :
Leadership of multi-disciplinary teams, conflict resolution, and performance managementFamiliarity with site financials, cost control, and reportingSpecific Industry Knowledge :
Knowledge of petrochemical plant standards (e.g., API, ASME, OSHA)Hazardous area requirements and control measuresSkills and Abilities
Strong leadership and communication skillsAbility to interpret construction drawings and specificationsSkilled in contractor management and conflict resolutionProficiency in MS Office, Google Suite and Project softwareHigh level of safety awareness and risk management abilityAbility to work under pressure in a fast-paced, regulated environmentExcellent planning, organizational, and analytical skills