Job Description

Job Title: Senior Construction Manager

Location: Lynnwood, Pretoria, South Africa

Company: Ditlou Consulting

COMPANY BACKGROUND

Founded in 2010, Ditlou Consulting (Pty) Ltd is a multi-disciplinary consulting company in the Built Environment sector. The company is headquartered in Lynnwood (Pretoria), South Africa. Our company has presence in many provinces of South Africa, and we aim to continue providing solutions that are of high quality, delivered timeously and with good attitude.

Ditlou Consulting consists of Architectural, Quantity Surveying, Project Management and Engineering business units. Our core purpose (the reason for our existence), is to Provide Solutions that Improve Lives. We have embarked in the process of building a talent pool of qualified professionals who have a good attitude, good people management skills and most importantly, who prioritise their personal development and continuous growth.

All our employees are treated fairly and with respect. They are provided with adequate training (internally & externally) as well as conducive working environment to realise their full potential. We are committed at appointing dynamic and confident leaders.

As leadership of the business, we invest time and effort to upskill our employees to improve their technical capabilities and to encourage each one of them to develop their people management skills. We always endeavour to promote individuals from within to serve in managerial positions. All of these are contained in our Company Ethos.

ROLE SUMMARY:

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Construction Manager to join our team in Pretoria. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully managing construction projects and will have a strong understanding of the built environment industry.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee and manage all phases of construction projects, from planning and design to execution and completion.
• Coordinate site activities and with engineers, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to ensure project timelines and budgets are met.
• Conduct regular site inspections and ensure that contractors adhere to project plans.
• Ensure that site instructions are carried out satisfactorily.
• Develop and implement project schedules, work plans, and quality control procedures.
• Monitor and assess project progress, identifying and resolving any issues that may arise.
• Ensure compliance with all the regulations, and safety standards.
• Provide regular updates to clients and company management on project status and performance.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure that measures are in place to mitigate the identified risks.

• B. Eng. / Bsc or B. Tech in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• Registration or eligibility to register as Pr Eng / Pr Tech Eng / Pr CPM (Advantageous).
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Ms Suite (Advantageous).
• Good and positive attitude.
• Good leadership skills.
• Excellent communication.
• Good problem-solving skills.

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