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Construction Manager – Gauteng

Senior-Level Construction Site Leadership Role
Permanent | Full-Time | Gauteng

SASSO Consulting is recruiting on behalf of a client seeking a highly experienced Construction Manager to take full responsibility for the execution and delivery of major building and infrastructure projects.

This is a site-based leadership role suited to a seasoned construction professional with strong technical capability, subcontractor control, commercial awareness, and proven delivery of large-scale projects.

STRICT NON-NEGOTIABLE REQUIREMENTS

Applications will ONLY be considered if candidates meet ALL of the below:

  • Minimum 7+ years experience specifically as a Construction Manager / Site Agent / Senior Site Manager

  • Minimum 10+ years total construction industry experience

  • Demonstrated experience on large-scale building or civil infrastructure projects

  • Proven track record managing multiple subcontractors on site

  • Strong experience in:

    • Construction programming & scheduling

    • Quality assurance & quality control

    • Health & Safety compliance

    • Cost control and site financial management

  • Solid knowledge of construction contracts (JBCC / NEC / GCC advantageous)

  • Tertiary qualification in:

    • Construction Management

    • Civil Engineering

    • Building Science

    • Or related construction discipline

  • Strong leadership capability managing site teams, foremen and subcontractors

  • Valid drivers license and willingness to be site-based

Applications not meeting ALL requirements will not be considered.

ROLE PURPOSE

To take full accountability for the planning, coordination, and execution of construction activities on site, ensuring projects are delivered:

  • On time

  • Within budget

  • To required quality standards

  • In full compliance with safety and contractual obligations

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Site Leadership & Execution

  • Lead all on-site construction operations

  • Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and labour teams

  • Ensure daily productivity targets are achieved

  • Chair site meetings and toolbox talks

2. Programme & Planning

  • Develop and monitor detailed construction programmes

  • Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies

  • Ensure milestones and critical path activities are achieved

3. Commercial & Cost Control

  • Monitor site costs and labour productivity

  • Approve subcontractor claims and verify work completed

  • Manage variations and site instructions in collaboration with QS

4. Quality Assurance

  • Ensure compliance with project specifications and drawings

  • Conduct inspections and manage snag lists

  • Implement corrective actions where required

5. Health & Safety

  • Enforce OHS Act compliance on site

  • Conduct risk assessments

  • Maintain safe working environment at all times

  • Ensure subcontractor compliance with safety standards

6. Stakeholder Management

  • Liaise with clients, consultants, and professional teams

  • Represent the company in site meetings

  • Maintain strong communication across all stakeholders

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

  • Strong, assertive site leader

  • Decisive and solutions-driven

  • High attention to detail

  • Commercially aware

  • Comfortable managing complex multi-disciplinary construction sites

  • Proven track record of delivering projects successfully

PROJECT TYPES MAY INCLUDE

  • Commercial buildings

  • Mixed-use developments

  • Infrastructure projects

  • Institutional / public sector builds

  • Large residential developments

  • Civil engineering works

REMUNERATION

Market-related and aligned to experience and project complexity.


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