Project Construction Manager (PCM)

SUMMARY:
The Project Construction Manager (PCM) is responsible for the effective management and execution of all site-based project activities. The role ensures optimal utilisation of site resources to deliver the project in accordance with defined specifications, SHEQ requirements, approved schedules, and allocated budgets as set by the Project Manager (PM).
The PCM is accountable for translating the approved project baseline into controlled and coordinated execution on site, ensuring that planning intent is consistently aligned with on-the-ground delivery. This includes the integration of construction planning, execution, cost control, quality assurance, SHEQ compliance, ISO compliance and stakeholder coordination.
The PCM is fully accountable for site-based construction execution at site level and serves as the primary site-based authority. The role requires strong leadership to drive execution discipline, ensure accountability across all work fronts, and proactively manage risks, interfaces, and performance to achieve project objectives.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Diploma or Degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering, or related built environment discipline.
• Demonstrated competency in NEC / FIDIC / JBCC contracts and commercial frameworks Registration as a Professional Construction Manager
• Professional Construction Manager (Pr.CM)

• Incident Investigation (RCAT / ICAM)
• Legal Liability
• HIRA (Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment)
• IRCON certification (as applicable to site requirements)
• First Aid Level 2
• Construction Regulations
• Intent and Scope of the GMR 2.1
• Environmental Law
• Working at heights: Rescue
• Working at heights
• Fire Fighting
• Additional Qualifications (ESKOM)
• Additional Qualifications (Rail) - C-Green

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in construction/project execution within the built environment.
• At least 5 years in a senior site leadership role, managing multi-disciplinary construction teams.
• Proven track record in delivering projects across scope, schedule, cost, quality and SHEQ parameters.
• Demonstrated experience in leading large-scale site operations, including subcontractor coordination and stakeholder interface management.

• Project Planning (baseline alignment, integration, readiness)
• Project Implementation (overall site execution control & performance)
• Project Finance (financial oversight, input, and governance support)
• Project Evaluation (delivery performance, commissioning oversight, lessons learned)
• People Management (leadership, team performance, accountability culture)
• Stakeholder Management (primary site interface and relationship management)
• Communication Management (Implementation of streamlined and effective communication channels)
• Tendering (strategic input and constructability validation)
• Contractual & Commercial (governance, discipline, escalation support to PM)
• Project Plan and Schedule (implementation accountability and performance control)
• Plant, Equipment & Material (optimisation and utilisation oversight)
• Sub-contractors and JV Partners (performance management and compliance)
• Human Resources and Payroll (governance, accuracy, compliance oversight)
• Risk Management (Identify, analyse and mitigate project risk)
• Business Development (client positioning and opportunity awareness)
• Training (capability development and compliance oversight)
• Mentoring, Skills Development & Talent / Resource Acquisition
• Project Close-out & Handover (Ensure completion of punch lists and snag items, manage commissioning and handover processes)

POSITION INFO:
Kindly apply if you meet the minimum requirements, Should you not hear back from us within 2 weeks consider your application as unsuccessful.