Construction Manager

About

An established construction company in Upington, Northern Cape is seeking a skilled Construction Manager for hands-on building work on various projects. Duties include laying bricks and blocks, constructing formwork for concrete, erecting scaffolding, and performing carpentry and finishing work. The ideal candidate produces neat, precise, and durable work.

Responsibilities

Project Coordination & Planning

• Liaise with architects, structural engineers, quantity surveyors, and MEP consultants to resolve design queries, request technical clarifications, process variation orders, and coordinate multidisciplinary interfaces seamlessly on site.
• Manage procurement scheduling and material take-offs from approved drawings and bills of quantities, raising requisitions timeously to ensure materials are available when needed without disrupting the construction programme or causing idle labour.
• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports to the project manager and client, documenting achievements, resource utilisation, weather delays, and any emerging issues impacting schedule or budget performance.
• Develop and maintain detailed construction programmes using project management software such as Microsoft Project, identifying critical path activities, resource requirements, and key milestones to guide weekly work planning and resource allocation.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all plant, machinery, and equipment on site is inspected daily by competent operators, that inspection checklists are completed diligently, and that any defective equipment is immediately tagged out of service and removed from the work area.
• Implement and enforce site-specific health and safety plans in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulations, ensuring all personnel undergo site induction and sign the required registers before commencing any work.

Requirements

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to manage relationships with diverse stakeholders including clients and consultants.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting architectural and engineering drawings, specifications, and bills of quantities.
• Strong project management skills including ability to plan, schedule, and resource activities using project management software.
• A valid driver's licence and own reliable transport to travel between the office and construction sites as required.
• A minimum of five years of construction industry experience with at least two years in a supervisory or management role.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities when dealing with unforeseen site conditions or technical challenges.
• A degree or national diploma in civil engineering, construction management, quantity surveying, or a related built environment discipline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Construction Management