Construction and Project Manager - Johannesburg, South Africa - The Recruitment Agency South Africa (TRASA)

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Construction and Project Manager


We are currently recruiting for a Construction Manager to support the Project Manager in supervision of all construction - related activities in the execution of projects
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Key Responsibilities:


  • Overall responsibility for site construction and precommissioning activities to ensure that construction and precommissioning activities are carried out safely in accordance with the design, drawings and quality plan for the project, and that the completed project meets the requirements of the client, the design, statutory authorities and specific project requirements.

Qualifications:


  • Built environment Degree/Diploma

_ If Degree must have (5 years' experience in Building sector) or if National Diploma (7 years' experience in Building sector) _

  • Registered as a Professional Construction Manager with
    SACPCMP.

Desirable:


  • Experience working in remote rural locations Knowledge and who can communicate in English, Sotho and Setswana if possible.

skills and experience:


  • At least 8 years handson, proven experience in multi disciplinary, construction management, on large capital projects, including projects in remote locations.
  • Extensive knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental Management principles, practices, and statutory requirements.
  • Sound commercial skills and thorough understanding of the various forms of contract, commercial terms, and conditions.
  • Practical multi discipline construction knowledge.
  • Financial management, cost control and forecasting acumen.
  • Good understanding of industrial relations management practices.
  • Thorough knowledge of and hands on experience with, the development, resourcing, and monitoring of schedules.
  • Time management skills ability to effectively manage within tight time frames.
  • Managerial, leadership and organisational skills.

Desirable:

  • Highly literate to ensure clear communication, both verbally and written.
  • Thorough knowledge of and hands on experience with computers and associated software packages.
  • Analytical decisionmaking skills
  • Appreciate and promote team participation behaviour within management team.
  • Ability to delegate appropriately without abdicating accountability Personal attributes:
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Ensure that all legal requirements are adhered to.
  • Implement and direct the overall construction program and ensure strict adherence to statutory health and safety codes.
  • Establish a culture on site where line management, represented by the Superintendents and Construction Supervisors, take direct responsibility for Health and Safety supported by assigned the OHS Advisors.
  • Ensure that contractors implement the Project Industrial Relations Plan, Project Labour Agreement and Project Wage Agreement as appropriate, and that labour is treated in a common and consistently fair manner.
  • Consult the Project Manager on all major decisions regarding industrial relations, site security, safety, and environment.
  • Liaise with local government authorities in consultation with the Project identified responsible staff.
  • Development of a public and community relations plan in consultation with identified Client responsible staff.
  • Develop and maintain a relationship with the Client Operations Team and be the primary contact for communication on the construction site.
  • Ensure Project policies and procedures are fully implemented. In consultation with the Project Manager, establish field procedures and objectives within corporate policies and procedures as necessitated by conditions at the site.
  • Monitor the performance of and supervise the construction management team in the execution of their responsibilities. Review proposed construction and site services contracts before award to determine compatibility with construction requirements, with particular emphasis on construction manpower requirements and plant and equipment.
  • Ensure that the construction and site services contracts are executed strictly in compliance with the relevant terms and conditions and that no unauthorised work is carried out.
  • Integrate the work of contractors and coordinate the operation of the construction site including the coordination of all actions of, subcontractors, suppliers, clients, and their representatives.
  • Responsible for overall construction performance and continuously analyse performance for adherence to quality standards, cost, and schedule.
  • Monitor contractor's compliance with cost, schedule, quality, environmental and safety objectives and ensure corrective action is taken when non conformances are detected.
  • Ensure that the Site Quality Management Plan is implemented and maintained.
  • Manage construction support activities including Contract Administration, Cost Control, Site Procurement, Material & Equipment Control, Expediting, Site Administration and construction management staffing, including local employment contracts where appropriate.
  • Prep

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