Construction Manager

Red Ember Recruitment is seeking a highly experienced Construction Manager to join a leading construction environment in the Paarl.

• Prepare, update and manage project programmes.
  
• Manage project timelines, milestones and deliverables.
  
• Manage project scope and any approved changes.
  
• Manage project budgets, costs and procurement requirements.
  
• Ensure compliance with project specifications and design details.
  
• Work closely with the Quantity Surveyor to ensure timely subcontractor appointments.
  
• Prepare Extension of Time (EOT) notifications and claims.
  
• Prepare project progress and internal management reports.
  
• Maintain accurate site diaries, time and attendance records.
  
• Manage correspondence with clients and/or client representatives.
  
• Liaise with the professional team on technical and administrative matters.
  
• Drive quality standards and performance levels across the project.
  
• Assist with the procurement of materials, equipment and resources.
  
• Manage and direct employees, subcontractors and suppliers.
  
• Mentor, develop and provide on-the-job training to staff.
  
• Evaluate staff performance and contributions.
  
• Build and maintain strong relationships with all project stakeholders.
  
• Conduct and review project risk assessments and mitigation actions.
  
• Ensure Occupational Health & Safety standards are implemented and monitored.
  
• Review and assist with costings for additional work.
  
• Obtain and evaluate quotations for required work.
  
• Manage the successful delivery of all project outcomes.
  
• Attend and conduct site progress and technical meetings.
  
• Arrange and conduct subcontractor meetings.
  
• Ensure subcontractors comply with agreed project requirements.
  
• Ensure plant and tool records are maintained accurately.
  
• Ensure plant and tools are properly maintained and serviced.
  
• Review and approve subcontractor and supplier claims.
  
• Ensure required material quality tests are completed and submitted timeously.
  
• Ensure quality assurance documentation is accurately completed.
  

Requirements

• Minimum 8–10 years' experience in a construction or similar built-environment.
  
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a supervisory/management capacity.
  
• Proven experience managing projects of similar scope and complexity.
  
• Multi-storey residential construction experience is essential.
  
• Proven leadership and people-management capabilities.
  
• Experience managing budgets, tenders and procurement processes.
  
• Working knowledge of financial indicators, profit and loss and cost management.
  
• Strong understanding of construction site dynamics, priorities and operational requirements.
  
• Proven ability to monitor, analyse and manage costs and performance.
  
• In-depth knowledge of construction Health, Safety & Environment requirements.
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings.
  
• Advanced problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
  
• Excellent stakeholder and relationship-management skills.
  

• Registered SACPCMP Pr.CM.
  
• Matric / Grade 12.
  
• National Tertiary Degree/Certificate in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
  
• National Technical Certificate/Diploma in Construction.
  
• Formal Certificate/Diploma in Health, Safety & Environment Management.