Job Description

The Construction Manager has overall responsibility for the assigned project/s from an operational perspective.
This position is the primary point of contact for members of the public, clients, construction supervisors, sub-contractors, the professional team, and any other stakeholders and hence there is a strong requirement for excellent communication skills, both written and oral, as well as for a level of Intellectual and Emotional Intelligence that reflects the ability to present oneself and interact successfully with a wide and diverse range of individuals and organizations. Accordingly, the incumbent is also expected to have astute Relationship Management skills and operationally be exceptionally well versed in all Construction disciplines with particular emphasis on Health, Safety, and Environment requirements, Cost & Management Control, Reporting and Tracking, and Risk Management. Strong leadership skills and presentation are considered a base requirement for this position with focused and professional people management skills.
Furthermore, the Construction Manager needs to form a strong bond with the Quantity Surveyor who is a key part of the team, and jointly carry responsibility for the execution and delivery of the operational and bottom-line financial success of the project.
Work Experience Requirements
This position requires a determined and highly self-motivated individual with at least 10 to 15 years of experience in the same or a similar built environment, preferably in a supervisory capacity for at least the last 5 years.
Specific emphasis in terms of experience is required in the following:

• Demonstrated track record of achievement in a role of similar scope and size
• Proven leadership skills
• Ability to manage budgets and tender requirements together with a workable knowledge of procurement principles, financial indicators, and an understanding of profit and loss.
• In-depth knowledge of project site dynamics, priorities, and key focus areas.
• Able to monitor, analyze and manage costs and performance.
• In-depth knowledge of construction site Health, Safety & Environment requirements.
• Excellent written/verbal and oral communication ability.
• Ability to read and comprehend construction site architectural/engineering drawings.
• Advanced problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask.

Education Requirements

• Minimum of Matriculation / Grade 12 Certificate
• National Tertiary Degree/Certificate in Civil Engineering or similar
• National Technical Certificate/Diploma in Construction
• Formal Certificate/Diploma in Health, Safety & Environment Management
• Registered Professional SACPCMP Construction Manager

Skills Required