Eskom Construction Manager

SUMMARY:
We're looking for an experienced Construction Manager with a passion for delivering complex high-voltage transmission and substation projects. If you're a confident leader who thrives in fast-paced construction environments, has a strong commitment to safety and quality, and holds a valid ORHVS certification, this is your opportunity to lead skilled teams, drive project success, and make a lasting impact on critical infrastructure.

POSITION INFO:
JOB DESCRIPTION INFORMATION: Job Title: Eskom Construction Manager Employment Type: 1 Year contract (Extendable) Work Model: Onsite (Bloemfontein) JOB CONTEXT: We're looking for a driven and experienced Construction Manager to take the lead on high-voltage transmission and distribution projects that power South Africa. If you thrive in fast-paced construction environments, enjoy leading teams to success, and have a passion for delivering projects safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards, this is your opportunity to make a real impact. Please note that this role is based in Bloemfontein. Duties and Responsibilities: Lead, coordinate, and manage all on-site construction activities to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. Plan, organise, and oversee daily site operations, ensuring efficient allocation of labour, equipment, materials, and subcontractors. Ensure all construction activities comply with Eskom\/NTCSA specifications, ORHVS requirements, project contractual obligations, SHEQ standards, and all applicable legislation. Manage and supervise site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers, ensuring work is carried out efficiently and in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and construction programmes. Review construction schedules and monitor project progress, identifying delays, risks, and resource constraints while implementing corrective actions where necessary. Coordinate outages, switching operations, permits, and access requirements with Eskom, clients, and other stakeholders to ensure safe execution of works. Conduct regular site inspections, quality audits, and progress assessments to verify compliance with engineering standards, quality requirements, and project specifications. Promote and enforce a strong safety culture by ensuring all personnel adhere to company SHEQ policies, risk assessments, safe work procedures, and ORHVS regulations. Identify, assess, and mitigate construction risks while proactively resolving technical, operational, and contractual challenges. Review and approve method statements, inspection and test plans (ITPs), construction documentation, and quality records before implementation. Liaise with project managers, engineers, clients, consultants, and regulatory authorities to ensure effective communication and successful project delivery. Monitor project costs, labour productivity, equipment utilisation, and material consumption to support effective budget control and resource management. Ensure procurement and material deliveries align with construction schedules to minimise project delays and optimise productivity. Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly construction progress reports, site diaries, quality reports, and other project documentation. Manage site handovers, commissioning support, punch-list completion, and project close-out activities to ensure successful project completion. Mentor, coach, and develop supervisors and site personnel while fostering teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement across construction teams. Investigate incidents, non-conformances, and quality deviations, implementing corrective and preventative actions to improve project performance. Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful collaboration throughout the project lifecycle. Qualifications & Experience: National Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Electrical, Construction Management, or a related engineering discipline. Valid ORHVS certification (Operating Regulations for High Voltage Systems) - NON-NEGOTIABLE Minimum 8-10 years' construction experience, with at least 5 years in a Construction Management role. Proven experience managing Eskom\/NTCSA transmission line, substation, or overhead powerline projects. Strong knowledge of EPC\/PC project environments. Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel to project sites. Construction management of high-voltage transmission line and\/or substation projects. Overseeing multidisciplinary construction teams and subcontractors. Working within live electrical environments and planned outage programmes. Managing project schedules, budgets, quality, and safety performance. Client liaison and stakeholder management within Eskom or utility environments. Contract administration and construction reporting. Mandatory skills: Strong leadership and people management skills. Excellent planning, organisational, and problem-solving abilities. Effective communication and stakeholder engagement. Ability to make sound decisions under pressure. High attention to detail with a commitment to quality and safety. Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management software. Package & Remuneration: Will be agreed based on qualifications, experience and previous earnings.