Construction Manager

This role requires a strong operational leader who can manage programmes, site teams, subcontractors, resources, quality, safety and project delivery while ensuring that projects remain on schedule and within required standards.

• Plan and implement construction programmes in consultation with the Projects Director.
• Determine construction sequences, methodologies, resources and programme requirements.
• Monitor project progress against agreed timelines and implement corrective action where required.
• Review drawings and plans, identify discrepancies or omissions and escape these timeously.
• Coordinate labour, plant, materials and subcontractor requirements to ensure uninterrupted site operations.
• Manage day-to-day site administration, costing requirements, materials, deliveries and resources.
• Maintain accurate site records, progress reports, programmes and site diaries.
• Oversee setting out, surveying, datum levels, grids and coordinates.
• Implement and monitor project quality plans and subcontractor quality control requirements.
• Ensure non-conformances are reported and corrected.
• Maintain compliance with company and legal health and safety requirements.
• Lead, guide and manage construction teams and subordinate site staff.
• Allocate responsibilities and targets according to project priorities.
• Monitor productivity, minimise wastage and manage staff performance.
• Coach and develop team members while maintaining effective labour relations.

• BSc Construction Management qualification.
• Honours will be advantageous
• Minimum 10 years' experience within the construction environment.
• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Senior Foreman.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes and trades.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings.
• Strong understanding of construction programmes and project time frames.
• Experience with setting out and levelling.
• Knowledge of construction materials, plant and equipment.
• Understanding of site administration systems.
• Experience coordinating construction teams, subcontractors and materials.
• Knowledge of staff management and relevant labour legislation.
• Sound knowledge of SHEQ legislation and implementation.
• Understanding of construction cost control.
• Computer literacy.

The Successful Candidate Should Demonstrate Strong

• Planning and organisational ability
• Leadership and delegation skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Written and verbal communication
• Numerical orientation
• Conflict management
• Interpersonal skills
• Teamwork
• Coordination and people-management capability