Job Summary

The incumbent will be responsible and accountable for the day to day running of construction operations on the assigned Project Taking Ownership and Management of the Scope, Project schedule, Project allowable, Resources, Quality, Safety, Reporting and Contractual Obligations.

Key Responsibilities
Cost, Contractual & Construction management
•Undertake the implementation of company procedures and project objectives on a specific site
•Establish the project Construction programme, information and Long-lead schedules
•Brief professionals, sub-contractors and site staff on the programme and distribute briefing in writing to all relevant parties
•Monitor, measure and mark-up progress in programmes biweekly and timeously implement corrective action where progress does not meet expectations and targets.
•Establish and manage the Project Quality plan in accordance with project and policy requirements and ensure appropriate implementation thereof and compliance thereto
•Establish, monitor and implement company policy and procedural requirements for recordkeeping, maintenance and monitoring of Site records.
•Prepare and submit project monthly reports, with content as per company standardised requirements.
•Timeously approve cost reports and present to GM Operations on a monthly basis
•Assist the Quantity Surveyor in obtaining the client’s approval on new rates and Variation Orders
•Initiate contractual claim notifications and assist in compiling claims within the prescribed timeframe
•Initial all legal and contractual requirements, including Completion Certificates

SHEQ Management
•Oversee the implementation of the Health and Safety plan and safety compliance and take corrective action as necessary to correct non-conformance

Client Liaison and Contracts Management
•Manage, develop and maintain effective relationships with clients and professional teams ensuring appropriate levels of satisfaction is maintained to enhance likelihood of future opportunities
•Liaise with local authorities and ensure that the site complies with all by-laws
•Build and promote the company, its values and its brand

Staff management and Planning.
•Guide, lead, and direct subordinate staff so that they can achieve the objectives set for them as well as understand and align with the strategic direction and goals of the company
•Monitor and manage performance of subordinate staff in compliance with the Performance Management policy and processes
•Coach, mentor and develop staff as appropriate to improve performance
•Ensure consistent implementation and compliance of company policies , procedures and practices to subordinate staff and staff on site

Qualifications & Experience / Minimum Requirements
•BSc or B Tech (Civil Eng/Construction Management) or Building Management
•Registered Professional Construction Project Manager (PrCPM) with SACPCMP an advantage.
•10 years of project management experience working in construction environment
•7 years of construction experience in operations, engineering and project evaluation;
•Strong track record of successfully completed projects in the construction industry;
•Must be proficient in working with construction contracts such as JBCC, FIDIC, NEC
•Thorough knowledge of construction cost, scheduling, estimating, purchasing, technology, equipment, methods, accounting principles and engineering principles and techniques

Competencies
•Leadership capabilities
•Excellent Communication skills
•Organisational capabilities
•Self-motivation
•Commitment to safety
•Trustworthiness
•Problem-solving capabilities
•Interpersonal skills