- Lead construction execution and coordinate contractors, owner-team functions and operational interfaces in accordance with the approved execution strategy
- Develop and maintain the Construction Management Plan, site establishment plan, contracting strategy inputs and integrated construction schedule
- Establish construction quality, inspection, test, completion and handover requirements from mobilisation through commissioning
- Monitor physical progress, productivity, schedule and cost performance, reporting variances, root causes and recovery actions
- Identify and manage construction, interface, safety, environmental, community and regulatory risks
- Manage construction contractors, ensuring contract compliance, safe performance, quality and on-time delivery
Safety, Health, and Environment
- Ensure all construction activities comply with organisation safety, health and environmental requirements and applicable legislation
SHE policies and procedures
- Review construction work packs, method statements, lift plans, temporary works, inspection and test plans, and readiness for execution
- Verify construction readiness, including issued-for-construction information, materials, access, permits, resources and interface clearances
Performance and Delivery
Construction Planning, Execution and Quality Assurance
- Review construction work packs, method statements, lift plans, temporary works, inspection and test plans, and readiness for execution
- Verify construction readiness, including issued-for-construction information, materials, access, permits, resources and interface clearances
Scope and Change Management
- Actively monitor contractor scope and field conditions to prevent unauthorised scope growth and rework
- Support development and validation of the construction WBS, work packages and control accounts
Contractor and Site Management
- Support contractor prequalification, tender evaluation, mobilisation and administration of construction contracts
- Track contractor progress, productivity, resources, quality and compliance with the approved schedule and budget
Integration and Coordination
- Ensure seamless integration between contractors and the owner’s team, including engineering, project controls, operations readiness, environmental, procurement and commercial functions
- Facilitate timely exchange of construction information, decisions and constraints between the owner and contractors
Risk Management and Reporting
- Identify construction risks associated with work methods, interfaces, temporary works, logistics, site conditions and contractor performance
- Implement mitigation actions and escalate significant construction risks to the Project Manager
Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure construction activities, contractors and site controls comply with South African mining legislation, environmental requirements, approved permits and project commitments
- Maintain awareness of applicable regulatory requirements and ensure ongoing site compliance
Stakeholder Engagement & Support
- Maintain appropriate stakeholder relationships, enhancing the corporate profile and fostering collaboration
- Provide relevant construction information and support to stakeholders, ensuring interfaces and commitments are managed effectively