Capital PFS is Urgently Looking to Place Potential Qualified Candidates for our esteemed client.
Position: Construction Manager
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
Reports to: Project Manager on site
NB! Please note:
Be mindful & only Apply if you fully comply with the desired Experience & Qualifications.
Competitive rates.
Purpose of the Role
To provide overall site leadership and construction management, ensuring the safe, commercial,
technical and contractual execution of the works while delivering the project in accordance with the
contract programme, quality standards, approved budget and client requirements.
Responsibilities & Accountabilities
The Construction Manager will be responsible for the overall construction management and
day-to-day site execution of the project, ensuring that the works are delivered safely, within
the approved programme, budget, quality standards and contractual requirements.
The role includes the management and coordination of subcontractors, suppliers,
supervisors, foremen and direct labour, with a strong focus on productivity, accountability,
resource optimisation and effective site control.
The Construction Manager will be responsible for implementing, monitoring and recovering
the construction programme, including short-term planning, progress tracking, reporting,
delay mitigation and corrective action where underperformance is identified.
The role requires active involvement in cost control, productivity improvement, plant and
resource utilisation, forecasting, subcontractor performance management and the early
identification of commercial risks.
The Construction Manager will ensure proper contract administration and accurate
management of site records, including daily reports, site instructions, correspondence,
progress records, quality records, HSE records, variation records and supporting
documentation for claims.
The role includes responsibility for quality assurance and compliance with drawings,
specifications, quality plans, inspections, test requirements, applicable standards and
handover requirements.
The Construction Manager will ensure compliance with all applicable health, safety and
environmental requirements, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Construction
Regulations, project HSE requirements, environmental obligations, audits, inspections and
statutory compliance.
The role requires regular engagement with the Client, Resident Engineer, Engineer, Principal
Agent, subcontractors, suppliers, community representatives, CLOs, local authorities and
internal project teams to ensure alignment, issue resolution and effective project delivery.
The Construction Manager will support the management of commercial risks, variation orders,
contractual notifications, claims, extension of time requirements and final account processes
in conjunction with the Project Manager and Commercial Team.
Design and Analysis:
Review engineering designs, specifications, and technical drawings for structures, roads,
bridges, water systems, and other infrastructure projects.
Team Leadership:
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technical staff.
Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment.
Required Technical Competencies
Earthworks and civil construction management.
Precast concrete installation and related quality control.
Railway security fencing, gates, barbed wire and associated site works.
Construction planning, sequencing and short-term execution control.
Quality management systems, inspections, NCR management and handover documentation.
Health, safety and environmental compliance within a live or operational railway environment.
Required Contractual Knowledge
Working knowledge of JBCC 6.2 Edition, 2018.
Working knowledge of SANS 1200 and applicable civil construction standards.
Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulations.
Contract administration, site instructions, notices, variations, extension of time
requirements, contractual claims and final account support.
Ability to maintain proper site records to support commercial, contractual, quality and HSE
requirements.
Planning and Scheduling
Implement, update and monitor the approved construction programme using Microsoft
Project or approved project planning tools.
Prepare weekly and monthly programme updates, look-ahead schedules, progress reports
and recovery plans where required.
Track progress against planned dates, identify delays and coordinate corrective actions
with the Project Manager, planner and site teams.
Commercial and Financial Management
Support cost management, productivity monitoring, plant utilisation and resource
optimisation on site.
Assist with forecasting, progress measurement, interim payment certificates, subcontractor
payment assessments and cost-to-complete reporting.
Identify commercial risks early and support the preparation and management of variations,
claims and final accounts with the Commercial Team.
Monitor subcontractor performance against scope, programme, productivity, quality and
commercial requirements.
Client, Consultant and Stakeholder Management
The Construction Manager will maintain regular and effective communication with the Client
representatives to ensure alignment on project progress, site constraints, programme
requirements, quality expectations, safety matters and commercial issues.
The Construction Manager will engage with the Resident Engineer regarding site progress,
technical queries, inspections, approvals, non-conformances, quality requirements and any issues
affecting execution of the works.
The Construction Manager will liaise with the Engineer on technical, contractual and programmerelated
matters to ensure that instructions, clarifications, approvals and project requirements are
properly communicated, recorded and implemented.
The Construction Manager will engage with community structures, including Community Liaison
Officers, to support effective communication, manage local expectations, address site-related
concerns and assist in reducing community-related disruptions.
The Construction Manager will coordinate with local authorities as and when required to obtain
approvals, manage access, address compliance matters and resolve issues that may affect
construction activities.
The Construction Manager will work closely with internal project teams, including project
management, commercial, planning, HSE, quality, procurement and finance, to ensure
coordinated project delivery, accurate reporting, effective decision-making and timely resolution of
site issues.
Leadership Responsibilities
The Construction Manager will lead multiple construction teams, subcontractors, supervisors,
foremen and supporting personnel while driving productivity, accountability, safety, environmental
compliance, quality and programme delivery. The role requires visible site leadership, disciplined
communication, decisive problem-solving and the ability to maintain performance under pressure.
Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality
Overall responsibility for ensuring compliance with project HSE requirements,
environmental obligations, quality plans, inspections, audits and statutory compliance.
Ensure implementation of risk assessments, method statements, toolbox talks,
inspections, incident reporting and corrective actions.
Ensure that work is executed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, quality
plans, ITPs, SANS requirements and project handover standards.
Required Software Proficiency
Microsoft Office Suite.
Microsoft Project.
Qualification and Registration Requirements
Compulsory: BSc Degree / BTech in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, or
equivalent built environment qualification relevant to the role.
Compulsory: SACPCMP registration as a Construction Manager / Professional
Construction Manager, or eligibility and evidence of registration status where applicable.
Added advantage: ECSA registration.
Project management qualifications or training will be advantageous.
Minimum Relevant Experience
Minimum 10 years’ relevant construction management experience.
At least 5 years managing major infrastructure or railway projects involving
multidisciplinary civil works and subcontractor coordination.
Proven experience managing large-sized projects, preferably projects with values of
approximately R300 million or more.
Demonstrated experience in fast-track execution environments where programme
recovery, productivity improvement and stakeholder coordination are critical.
Key Behavioral Competencies
Strong leadership and managerial capability.
Commercial awareness and ability to identify risk early.
Sound decision-making and problem-solving under pressure.
Effective communication and negotiation skills.
Client-focused approach with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
Administrative discipline and the ability to maintain accurate site records and reports.
Ability to drive accountability, productivity and teamwork across site teams.
Decision-Making Authority
The Construction Manager has authority to manage day-to-day site operations, allocate resources,
direct subcontractors and site teams, manage construction activities and make operational
decisions within approved project budgets, contract requirements and delegated authority. Matters
with material commercial, contractual, safety or programme impact must be escalated to the
Project Manager and relevant functional leads.
Key Internal and External Interfaces
Internal interfaces include the Project Manager, Commercial Team, Planning Team, HSE Team,
Quality Team, Procurement Team, Finance Team and internal site teams.
External interfaces include Client representatives, Resident Engineer, Engineer, Principal Agent,
subcontractors, suppliers, community representatives, CLOs, and local authorities.
Reporting Mechanisms and Frequencies
Daily site reports and site diary records.
Weekly updated project programme and look-ahead planning reports.
Monthly progress reports and progress certificates, or as required by the project.
Verified material, plant and tool stock sheets monthly.
Staff allocation and labour/resource reports monthly.
Subcontractor performance reports.
HSE reports, quality reports, NCRs, inspection records and audit close-out reports.
Variation, risk, claim and site record inputs to the Project Manager and Commercial Team.
Measurable Outputs
Completion of projects within approved time, budget, quality and safety requirements.
Achievement of approved project KPIs.
Effective programme implementation, reporting and recovery.
Improved subcontractor productivity and site performance.
Accurate site records, contractual documentation and reporting.
Growth, performance and accountability of people under this authority.
Market Related.
After careful evaluation & validations in accordance with our client's protocols & standards.