Job Description

Are you a seasoned Construction Manager looking for a new challenge? Do you have a passion for delivering top-notch transport systems (elevators and escalators) that transform buildings and enhance user experiences?Our client, a leading expert in designing, installing, servicing, and modernizing systems for various building types, is seeking a talented Construction Manager to join their dynamic team in Midrand!As a Construction Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing projects from conception to completion, ensuring timely delivery, exceptional quality, and exceeding client expectations. Your expertise will help shape the future of transport systems and make a lasting impact on the built environment.Main job function

• Promote, motivate and coordinate direct activities with Installation Managers in order to deliver the overall business objectives (i.e. customer satisfaction, operational results, efficiency metrics, etc.).
• Coordinate the development and execution of all work, optimize the work-groups, tools and means to meet the objectives of activity, yield and quality of the work.
• Control the application of the safety and health guidelines.
• Actively manage, develop and coach staff (quality, efficiency, customer orientation, etc.).
• Analyse root causes for deviations, set up and follow up corrective actions.
• Overseeing and directing construction projects from conception to completion.
• Reviewing the project in-depth to schedule deliverables and estimate costs.
• Overseeing all onsite and offsite constructions to monitor compliance with building and safety regulations.
• Meet contractual conditions of performance.
• Prepare internal and external reports pertaining to job status.
• Plan ahead to prevent problems and resolve any emerging ones.
• Negotiate terms of agreements, draft contracts and obtain permits and licences.
• Analyse, manage and mitigate risks.
• Ensure quality construction standards and the use of proper construction techniques.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in the elevator/escalator construction industry.
• SAP experience Good leadership skills.
• Good financial skills (Control of project costs).
• Business management qualification or experience.
• Experienced in safety of elevator/ escalator installations.
• Project management qualification / experience.
• Knowledge of construction industry contracts (JBCC, NEC, FIDIC & JCC)

Criteria

• Ability to plan for resources - subcontractor appointment, local material, storage facilities on site.
• Ability to manage the complexities of the project through problem solving, decision making
• Communication with customers regarding progress, issues and site requirements.
• Communication internally regarding material issues, requirements, shortages, etc
• A keen desire and pride in achieving deadlines, results and in excelling courage to accept responsibility.

A Consultant will be in touch if you are shortlisted for the position. Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not have been contacted within 2 weeks. We will keep your CV on our database and contact you should you match the criteria of any other vacancies.

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