Senior Construction Manager

Job Type

Fixed Term

Project Management and Controls

Woodmead - Johannesburg, GP ZA (Primary)

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Construction Manager (civil/structural engineer background) to join our Mission Critical Facilities Advisory Group to be permanently based on site on Lagos, Nigeria Data Centre project.

If you are a team player with a proactive and flexible attitude, combined with good insight in buildings civil/structural engineering design and construction principles, then this is the opportunity you have been waiting for! We work on our projects in a multidisciplinary setting, as we normally advise our clients on all disciplines related to building design and construction (architectural, civil/structural, MEP).

You will be permanently based on site on Lagos, Nigeria Data Centre project as Senior Construction Manager for duration of the contract.

• Minimum 20 years relevant building construction site work experience (civil/structural background as consultant preferred).
• Knowledge in the building construction industry including architecture/civil/structural/MEPF type of site works.
• Professional / candidate registration with ECSA or other built environment council advantageous.
• International experience working in Africa (outside South Africa) advantageous.
• Experience in the execution of Data Centre building projects is advantageous.
• Good knowledge of local & international building construction standards, guidelines and working methods.
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, Power Point, Teams, and Outlook.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Good report writing skills.

We will entrust and rely on you to:

• Buildings (architecture/civil/structural/MEP engineering) construction supervision & monitoring during pre-construction, construction & closeout project stages according to client, national and international standards.
• Co-ordination of project & managing the contractor(s) on site, managing/coordinating the integrated programme.
• Manage the site resident engineer(s).
• Monthly reports (including, programme, cost report, variations orders, RFIs, site instructions, payment certificates, issues/risks, etc).
• Chairing of progress meetings and recording minutes.
• Contract administration and project management.
• Quality management (QA/QC).
• Address complex technical questions from clients & the contractor, in cooperation with the design engineers.
• Perform checks and attend meetings with clients and contractors during the execution phase of projects.
• Construction and factory inspection.
• Collaborate with colleagues or third parties on (a part of) the construction project.
• Maintain project records in accordance with internal quality system.
• Close out of the project, lessons learned report, Final account.
• Link between the design team in RSA and the RE’s and contractor/client on site.
• Mentor juniors where applicable.

• Positive regard
• Interpersonal skills
• Efficiency orientation
• Respect
• Accountability
• Trustworthiness
• Be well organized, systematic and target driven; enthusiastic, go-getter attitude.
• Able to manage pressure and delivery of targets, using own initiative.
• Results-oriented (problem solving ability).
• Collaborative, flexible and independent.
• Accurate and detail oriented with good organizational skills (plan and prioritize).
• Excellent communication skills (at all levels and across cultures).
• Excellent team relationship skills.
• Willing to be site based in Lagos, Nigeria.

• Candidate would be working on a rotation schedule, typically 3 months ‘ON’ in Nigeria and 1 week ‘OFF’ in RSA.
• Annual return flights between Nigeria and RSA to suit above rotation schedule to be separately covered by Atana.
• Business travelling expenses while in Nigeria will be separately covered by Atana via suitable car hire / car shuttle / taxi service.
• Accommodation expenses while in Nigeria will be separately covered by Atana via suitable apartment for single person in security compound / lodge / hotel.
• Atana shall facilitate and cover all relevant visa, work permit and medical certification processes.

Atana (Pty) Ltd is an equal opportunity employer that embraces and encourages personal skills, talents, and diverse perspectives within its workforce.