About the position
We are seeking for our Client, a global technology and e-commerce leader, a Construction Manager to lead the Company planning, execution, and delivery of logistics, fulfillment center construction projects across South Africa.
The Construction Manager will be responsible for managing, and coordinating all aspects of construction delivery, including safety, quality, schedule, budget, contractor management, authority approvals, commissioning, and project handover.
The role requires close collaboration with internal stakeholders, consultants, developers, contractors, and operations teams to ensure successful project execution.
Key Performance Areas
1. Strong leadership skills
2. Excellent communication skills
3. Negotiation and conflict resolution
4. Problem-solving mindset
5. Ability to manage multiple stakeholders
6. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
7. Strong reporting and presentation skills
Core Responsibilities
Project Delivery
1. Manage construction projects from design handover through final completion.
2. Monitor project schedules and ensure milestone achievement.
3. Track project budgets and manage cost risks.
4. Review contractor progress and performance.
5. Lead weekly and monthly project reporting.
Safety Management
1. Ensure compliance with all local health and safety regulations.
2. Conduct regular site safety inspections.
3. Lead safety reviews with contractors and consultants.
4. Promote a zero-incident safety culture.
Quality Control
1. Verify construction works comply with approved drawings and specifications.
2. Manage inspection and testing activities.
3. Track and close quality observations and defects.
4. Review commissioning and handover documentation.
Stakeholder Management
1. Coordinate with:
a. Real Estate teams
b. Design, and shadow consultants
c. General contractors
d. Local authorities
e. Operations teams
f. Facility management teams
Contract Administration
1. Manage contractor contracts and change orders.
2. Review variation requests and claims in collaboration with the consultants/
3. Monitor contractor, and the developer compliance with contractual obligations.
Commissioning & Handover
1. Support testing and commissioning activities.
2. Ensure all close-out documentation is completed.
3. Lead final handover to operations and maintenance teams.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
- 10-15 years of construction management experience.
- PMP certification.
- NEBOSH certification.
- Experience delivering warehouses, logistics facilities, industrial buildings, data centers, or fulfillment centers.
- Experience managing contractors, consultants, and project budgets.
- Familiarity with project schedules, authority approvals, commissioning, and handover processes.
Skills & Experience
- Experience delivering large logistics or fulfillment centers.
- Experience with multinational companies.
- Experience with fast-track construction projects.
Desired Skills:
- Construction Management
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
- Acknowledge on the Mechanical Engineering
- Acknowledge on the Electrical Engineering
- Related Engineering Discipline
