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 yearsxe2x80x99 experience in the elevator/escalator construction industry.
• SAP experience xe2x80xa2 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 xe2x80x93 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.

RemunerationR750 000 CTC per annumA 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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