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Requirements:
- National Diploma or Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Building Science, or a related field.
- SACPCMP registration (or eligibility).
- Health & Safety qualification (SAMTRAC or equivalent).
- Minimum 5–10 years' construction management experience.
- Minimum 5 years managing multiple construction projects.
- Experience in commercial, industrial, and residential roofing projects.
- Experience managing subcontractors and project teams.
- Strong budgeting and cost-control experience.
- Knowledge of construction project management.
- Knowledge of roofing systems and installation methods.
- Knowledge of South African building regulations.
- Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Knowledge of Construction Regulations.
- Knowledge of contract administration.
- Knowledge of budgeting and financial management.
- Knowledge of quality management systems.
- Knowledge of project scheduling software.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the master construction programme and project schedules.
- Plan and allocate labour, equipment, and resources across multiple projects.
- Review project specifications, drawings, and contract documentation before commencement.
- Participate in pre-contract and handover meetings.
- Ensure projects are properly planned before construction begins.
- Monitor project progress and implement recovery plans where delays occur.
- Conduct weekly planning and progress meetings with the construction department.
- Coordinate activities with Design, Procurement and Commercial departments.
- Manage multiple construction projects simultaneously.
- Provide leadership and technical guidance to Project Managers and Site Supervisors.
- Ensure projects are completed according to contractual requirements.
- Monitor project progress against programme and budget.
- Ensure projects are delivered within agreed timelines.
- Conduct regular site inspections to monitor workmanship, productivity, and compliance.
- Approve project completion and site handovers.
- Ensure snag lists are completed and closed out.
- Resolve construction issues and provide practical solutions.
- Ensure all required project documentation is maintained.
- Lead, mentor, and develop Project Managers and construction teams.
- Manage subcontractor performance and relationships.
- Allocate resources according to project requirements.
- Conduct performance reviews with direct reports.
- Identify training and development requirements.
- Promote teamwork and accountability.
- Assist with recruitment of site staff and subcontractors when required.
- Maintain and improve the subcontractor database.
- Ensure full compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulations.
- Ensure project-specific Health & Safety files are implemented and maintained.
- Conduct regular site safety inspections.
- Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.
- Ensure all employees and subcontractors comply with company safety procedures.
- Promote a proactive safety culture throughout the construction department.
- Ensure all required permits, inspections, and statutory documentation are maintained.
- Ensure workmanship complies with company quality standards and project specifications.
- Conduct quality inspections throughout project execution.
- Ensure defects are rectified promptly.
- Verify that all project sign-offs are completed before project close-out.
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve construction quality.
- Manage departmental operating costs.
- Monitor project budgets and profitability.
- Control labour, plant, equipment, and material costs.
- Minimise wastage and improve resource utilisation.
- Review project costs against budgets and implement corrective actions where necessary.
- Approve project-related expenditure within delegated authority.
- Ensure materials are available according to project schedules.
- Monitor equipment utilisation.
- Reduce unnecessary equipment hire and subcontracting costs.
- Ensure effective utilisation of company assets.
- Attend client meetings when required.
- Maintain professional relationships with clients, consultants, architects, engineers, and suppliers.
- Address client concerns promptly and professionally.
- Provide regular project progress updates.
- Assist in resolving contractual and operational issues.
- Conduct weekly project review meetings.
- Prepare progress reports for management.
- Report on project performance, budgets, risks, and resource requirements.
- Communicate effectively across all departments.
- Escalate significant project risks to senior management.
- Improve construction processes and efficiencies.
- Develop and implement best practices.
- Identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve productivity.
- Assist in developing departmental procedures and standard operating procedures.
- Promote innovation within the construction department.
Working Conditions:
- Frequent travel to project sites.
- Combination of office and site-based work.
- Outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
- Occasional overtime and weekend work as required.
- Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when visiting sites.
Please note that if you do not receive a response within 2 weeks, your application has been unsuccessful.
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