Construction Manager (Bridges & Structural Works)

SUMMARY:
An exceptional senior-level opportunity exists for a highly experienced and professionally registered CONSTRUCTION MANAGER (BRIDGES & STRUCTURAL WORKS) to join a major infrastructure and civil engineering project based in Durban.

POSITION INFO:

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Title: Construction Manager (Bridges & Structural Works)

Area: Durban

Industry: Civil Engineering / Infrastructure Development / Bridge Construction / Structural Engineering

Ref No.: TRG 2489

Start Date: As soon as possible / Negotiable

Type: Permanent

Salary: R80 000 – R100 000+ per month TCTC (Negotiable based on experience, registrations, and project exposure)

Special Instructions: Extensive bridge construction and structural works experience within the South African infrastructure environment is essential.

An exceptional senior-level opportunity exists for a highly experienced and professionally registered CONSTRUCTION MANAGER (BRIDGES & STRUCTURAL WORKS) to join a major infrastructure and civil engineering project based in Durban.

This role is ideally suited to a seasoned construction professional with decades of proven site leadership experience across large-scale bridge construction, interchange structures, reinforced concrete works, and major civil infrastructure developments within South Africa.

The successful candidate will take full responsibility for managing all on-site structural and bridge-related construction activities, ensuring that project execution aligns with strict engineering, safety, quality, commercial, and programme requirements.

This is a fast-track appointment requiring a technically strong, highly disciplined, and operationally driven individual capable of leading large multidisciplinary construction teams within a high-pressure project environment.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee and manage all site-based bridge and structural construction activities.
• Ensure all structural and civil works are executed according to approved engineering drawings, specifications, and project standards.
• Lead construction teams, subcontractors, supervisors, and site personnel to ensure project milestones and deadlines are achieved.
• Manage bridge construction activities including foundations, piling, retaining structures, concrete works, decks, beams, culverts, and interchange structures.
• Ensure strict compliance with SANRAL specifications, quality standards, and contractual obligations.
• Coordinate daily construction planning, site logistics, resources, plant, and labour requirements.
• Monitor construction progress, budgets, programme timelines, and productivity targets.
• Identify and resolve technical, operational, and construction-related challenges on site.
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality management systems.
• Chair site meetings and provide regular project reporting to senior management and consulting teams.
• Coordinate effectively with engineers, quantity surveyors, consultants, suppliers, and client representatives.
• Review method statements, risk assessments, and construction procedures.
• Ensure accurate record keeping, progress tracking, and project documentation.
• Drive quality workmanship and ensure structural integrity across all construction phases.
• Support commercial and contractual administration where required.
• Mentor and lead junior site management personnel and technical teams.

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• Degree / Diploma in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related engineering qualification.
• Professionally registered with SACPCMP, ECSA, or equivalent professional body (essential).
• Minimum 25+ years’ construction experience within civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Minimum 10–15 years’ dedicated bridge construction and structural works experience.
• Proven experience on interchange bridges, major road structures, and heavy civil infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of SANRAL specifications, South African construction standards, and civil engineering regulations.
• Extensive site management and large workforce supervision experience.
• Strong contractual, programme, and construction planning capability.
• Excellent understanding of structural concrete, reinforcement, earthworks, formwork, and bridge methodologies.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple subcontractors and high-pressure site environments.
• Excellent reporting, coordination, and problem-solving capability.
• Computer literate (MS Office, project planning and reporting systems).
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Stable employment history with contactable references.

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE:

• Highly experienced senior site-based construction professional.
• Strong bridge and structural project exposure is critical.
• Calm and decisive under pressure.
• Technically strong with excellent construction coordination capability.
• Professional leadership approach with strong safety and quality focus.
• Able to manage fast-moving infrastructure projects and complex site operations.

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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

• Only applications from suitably experienced candidates who meet the requirements of this vacancy will be considered.
• Interested candidates must submit their updated CV (Word / PDF) via email to , quoting the correct Ref. Number (TRG 2489) in the subject line.

Please attach all relevant supporting documentation, including (where applicable):

• Tertiary and secondary qualifications
• Professional registrations (ECSA / SACPCMP)
• Training and certification documentation
• Driver’s licence
• Project portfolio or project list (advantageous)
• Previous employment references with contactable details
• Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates who meet the minimum requirements.
• If you do not receive feedback within three (3) weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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