Construction Manager

Construction Manager will be responsible for the overall planning, direction, organization, and budgeting of all construction on the project to the highest safety and quality levels within time and costs constraints. The Construction Manager participates in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversees organization, scheduling, and implementation strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all safety planning associated with the project construction execution methods selection, with support of the Project Manager and Site Health and Safety Manager
• Responsible through the constructability coordinator to set up and oversee the constructability process
• Coordinate with the client, project management, and project services in identifying required reporting procedures and formats for client and Company management needs
• Establishes project field procedures and objectives within corporate policies and procedures as necessitated by jobsite conditions
• Review and approve construction estimates, budgets, forecasts, and schedules
• Review construction/erection drawings and specifications, develop strategies for erection interfaces, determine appropriate construction methods and pre-empt problem areas
• Ensure the necessary permits and licenses (notice of project, insurance certificates, workers compensation, environmental permits etc.) are identified and obtained prior to the start of construction activities on site
• Liaises with the Project Manager and the project core team of design engineers, procurement, planning and scheduling and other personnel and other personnel as required in setting priorities to ensure timely construction performance
• Liaises with Client team, Engineers and Contractors to deliver the project in a safe manner, on time and within budget
• Liaison between Contractor and Engineers to resolve field engineering queries
• Develop site organization and staffing requirements required to execute construction activities within project schedule and acceptable costs
• Direct, monitor and motivate subordinate construction specialists in performance and direct activities as necessary to ensure project requirements are achieved
• Ensure adherence to all local regulations and statutory requirements in site activities planning
• Assist the procurement team to review contractual agreements with clients, suppliers, and contractors
• Liaise with client representatives as required to ensure shutdowns, relocations, tie ins, etc. are planned safely and in a timely manner with minimum disruption
• Recommend requirements for construction resources and strategies to meet the schedule in each area
• Participates in the labor studies, manpower sourcing exercise and the establishment of the industrial relations strategy
• Work with Contract Administrator to ensure contractors adhere to the requirements of their contracts
• Assist with management of Contractor claims
• Chair Contractor progress, cost and safety meetings

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• National Diploma/Degree in Engineering
• Minimum of 12 to 15 years’ experience in construction of which 5 to 7 years should be Construction Management
• Experience in the EPCM mining and construction environment
• Demonstrated health and safety management focus in the construction phase of project delivery, and extensive knowledge of health and safety management procedures, safe work practices, and applicable legislation
• Registration as Professional Construction Manager with SACPCMP or equivalent will be advantageous
• Strong leadership skills, the ability to lead a team and fit into a team environment
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Effective report writing skills, planning and organizational skills
• Well-developed communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Able to communicate directly with the client on key issues
• Extensive knowledge of all phases of construction operations
• Relating to field activities of all engineering disciplines, construction and maintenance practices, procedures and techniques, and applicable codes and standards
• Familiarity with a wide range of equipment, tools, and technologies used in construction