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Construction Manager- Bloemfontein

PTY
2 days ago
Full-time
On-site
Johannesburg, South Africa

Introduction

The successful candidate will assume full management accountability for on-site civil and electrical build execution, contractor management, schedule tracking, and statutory compliance. The role demands an experienced leader capable of delivering infrastructure extensions strictly matching the parameters, standards, and engineering frameworks.

Duties & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities & Duties
1. Site Construction Management & Project Oversight
 Supervise, coordinate, and control all daily site build infrastructures (civil foundations, structural layout,
and electrical integrations) to ensure adherence to technical drawings.

 Manage site execution timelines in accordance with project lifecycles, baseline schedules, and
technical engineering configurations.
 Administer engineering and construction contracts, manage sub-contractor deliverables, address
schedule variances, and optimize material resources dynamically.
2. Safety, Health, Environment & Quality (SHEQ)
 Enforce absolute on-site adherence to the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), Construction
Regulations, and Eskom internal safety procedures.
 Oversee and ratify technical Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) while leading progressive data pack
compilation for smooth progressive client handover and commissioning.
 Ensure robust site hazard tracking, check safety parameters during critical plant operations, and maintain
a zero-incident culture.
3. Stakeholder Management & Progress Reporting
 Serve as the primary on-site construction representative to interface seamlessly with Project
Managers, Engineers, Clerk of Works, and community structures.
 Compile clear weekly and monthly operational reports tracking physical progress milestones, variations,
safety metrics, and quality close-outs.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Qualifications: Relevant Degree/Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Construction
Management.
 Portfolio: Substantial, verifiable track record managing substation builds, transmission networks,
or distribution site projects.
 Technical Standards: Comprehensive familiarity with high voltage internal project structures, contract
administration (FIDIC / NEC), and standard engineering validation workflows.
 Localization: Based in or comfortably able to mobilize to site installations in Bloemfontein.

Interested?