Senior Construction Manager - Roads - Operations

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Senior Construction Manager - Roads
Free State, Bloemfontein
Permanent

JOB POSITION: SENIOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

Based in Bloemfontein, Raubex Infra is a subsidiary of the Raubex Group. We are looking for a Senior Construction Manager.

The Senior Construction Manager will be responsible for on site management of road construction, and civil services, including full responsibility for contractual, technical, environmental and safety compliance; cost, quality, programme, integration, stakeholders, suppliers/ subcontractors, logistics and security. This position is regarded as a hands–on, site based, skilled management role.

Reporting to the Operations Director or Projects Director, the candidate will assist to manage the commercial and operational, and financial requirements of a project. Ensure that all contractual requirements are met in terms of achieving deadlines and completing projects on time, within budget. Ensure all the necessary notifications, supporting documents/ records are submitted for contractual claims, compliant with contracts. Monthly measurements of completed and approved works;

and compilation of payment certificates with the QS, contractual claims/ variations, etc.

• B Degree in Civil Engineering
• Professionally registered
• SANRAL experience will be advantageous
• Minimum 15 years’ experience in construction management of road related projects
• Must be able to demonstrate a decent understanding of a Construction management role
• Good interpersonal skills and a team player
• A valid Driver's Licence and own reliable transport
• South African citizen
• Extensive knowledge of construction, production, team and budget management, cash flow forecasts, programming and planning
• Proficient with construction management (control and monitoring) tools, CCS and Build Smart, MS Project, MS Office, etc. and construction regulations
• Demonstrable experience in the management of local community and specialized Subcontractors
• Manage suppliers in terms of quality, quantity and timeous deliveries
• Responsible for contract allowable management in conjunction with allocated quantity surveyors
• Manage quality plans and systems in conjunction with supporting staff
• Sound knowledge of construction contracts such as Fidic, GCC, NEC and JBCC
• Sound knowledge of project standards like COLTO, COTO, and SANS
• Strong administrative skills to ensure company systems and processes are implemented
• Strong ability to compile and manage monthly certificates, cash flow forecasts and WIP values, in accordance with allowables
• Conversant in preparing monthly progress reports
• Experienced in construction risk management and mitigation
• Managing, coordinating and overseeing interactions with clients, local communities and other project stakeholders

• Reporting to the Operations Director or Projects Director, the Senior Construction Manager is accountable for the successful on-site execution of construction projects from construction planning and execution.
• Formal construction management in accordance with company procedures & processes, legislation, standards and industry best practis e; including technical, cost, programme, quality, HSE and all stakeholders.
• Liaise with clients, engineers, local communities, suppliers, subcontractors and all project stakeholders to ensure successful project outcome.
• Adopt, implement and improve where necessary the Raubex Infra construction management procedures/ processes to minimize project risk and maximize performance and profitability.
• Motivate and manage the construction team, define and monitor achievement of production targets, whilst ensuring SHEQ compliance.
• Responsible for notices, permits and authorisations during construction.
• Monthly internal and external project reporting.
• Manage and mitigate project risks.
• Site administration according to company requirements.
• Record keeping and document control.
• Develop and update applicable forecasts such as cash flow, plant, and human resources.
• Responsible for ensuring construction allowables are achieved and weekly reporting thereof.
• Participate and prepare relevant cost detail for monthly cost meetings.
• Appoint and manage subcontractors and…