Construction Manager

Purpose: To ensure effective overall management of construction disciplines on site by following set policies and procedures.

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee and direct construction projects from conception to completion.
• Review the project in-depth to schedule deliverables and estimate costs.
• Oversee all onsite and offsite constructions to monitor compliance with building and safety regulations.
• Coordinate and direct construction workers and subcontractors
• Select tools, materials and equipment and track inventory.
• Meet contractual conditions of performance.
• Review the work progress on daily basis.
• Prepare internal and external reports pertaining to job status.
• Plan to prevent problems and resolve any emerging ones.
• Negotiate terms of agreements, draft contracts and obtain permits and licenses.
• Analyze, manage, and mitigate risks.
• Ensure quality construction standards and the use of proper construction techniques

RESPONSIBILITIES AND OUTPUTS

• Provide direction to general contractors, subcontractors, and vendors when doing groundwork to ensure that quality standards are being met.
• Effective site safety compliance and quality assurance
• Effective internal & external client relationship management
• Effective execution of overall construction programme
• Effective site financial controls and asset management
• Effective recruitment, selection, and management of site personnel
• Effective site mobilization and demobilization

COMPETENCIES

FUNCTIONAL

• Sound technical knowledge
• Ability to present information in a clear and concise manner.
• Extensive experience and knowledge of the construction industry
• Computer Literacy
• Basic project management skills preferred.
• Sound financial acumen

GENERIC

• Integrity and ethical conduct
• Teamwork
• Accepting accountability
• Concern for impact on safety
• Quality focus
• Able to work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment

LEADERSHIP

• Driving accountability
• Drive and energy
• Initiating action
• Building and maintaining stakeholder relationships
• Cross-cultural awareness
• Impact and influence
• Organizational understanding
• Business understanding

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE INDICATORS

QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant tertiary qualification with at least 5 years in site management within construction/engineering environment
• Professional certification, such as CCM (certified construction manager), AC (associate constructor), or CPC (certified professional constructor)

EXPERIENCE

• Relevant job-specific experience of 5 years (minimum)

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

• Willing and able to travel nationally and internationally.