Assistant Construction Manager - Operations

Overview

Assistant Construction Manager – Free State, Bloemfontein – Fixed-Term

Based in Bloemfontein, we are a subsidiary of the Raubex Group. We are looking for an Assistant Construction Manager to manage general civil, electrical and mechanical projects within Raubex Infra.

• On‑site management and construction of civil works for roads, buildings, civil, solar PV and/or Wind BoP projects in South Africa, including full responsibility for technical, environmental and safety compliance; cost, quality, programme, integration, stakeholders, suppliers/subcontractors, logistics and security.
• Manage works and teams in terms of human, material, plant and fuel resources; ensure all contractual requirements are met to achieve deadlines and complete the project on time and within budget.
• Support the Construction Manager to ensure notifications and supporting documents/records for contractual claims are submitted in compliance with contracts.
• Oversee monthly measurements of completed and approved works and support the compilation of payment certificates, contractual claims/variations, etc.
• Develop and implement method statements in collaboration with Quality Officers; manage local labour and specialized Subcontractors.
• Manage suppliers for quality, quantity and on-time deliveries; maintain quality plans, systems and inspections with supporting staff.
• Maintain strong administrative practices to ensure company systems and processes are followed; prepare weekly production forecasts and planning; stay conversant with standards, drawings and quality control metrics.
• Facilitate works inspections with client representatives; ensure compliance to SHEQ regulations and applicable safety and quality obligations; lead teamwork to ensure efficiency and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate leadership, ability to perform under pressure, and strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; be computer literate (MS Office and Project at Advanced level).
• Possess a valid Driver's Licence and own reliable transport.

• Degree or National Diploma in Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience.
• Experience in the Renewable Energy and Civil industry.
• Extensive knowledge of construction, production and team management, programming and planning.
• Knowledge and skills in management of resources such as plant, people, materials and fuel.
• Develop method statements in collaboration with Quality Officers.
• Demonstrable experience in the management of local labour and specialized Subcontractors.
• Manage suppliers in terms of quality, quantity and timely deliveries.
• Manage quality plans, systems and inspections in conjunction with supporting staff.
• Strong administrative skills to ensure company systems and processes are implemented.
• Conversant in preparation of weekly production forecasts and planning; familiar with Standards, Drawings and Quality control metrics.
• Experienced in construction risk management and mitigation.
• Facilitate works inspections with client representatives.
• Ensure compliance to all SHEQ regulations and applicable compliance obligations, safety and quality control.
• Lead and facilitate teamwork to ensure efficiency, profitability and meeting deadlines.
• Team player with demonstrable leadership qualities and ability to perform under pressure.
• Computer literate – MS Office and Project (Advanced level).
• Division of the Raubex Group of Companies; a valid driver’s licence and own reliable transport.

• Reporting to the Construction Manager, the Assistant Construction Manager is accountable for successful on‑site execution.
• We require a multiskilled person with strong leadership qualities.
• Adopt, implement and improve Raubex Infra construction management procedures/processes to minimize project risk and maximize performance and profitability.
• Motivate and manage the construction team, define and monitor production targets, while ensuring SHEQ compliance.
• Manage and mitigate construction risks; record keeping and document control.
• Develop method statements & risk assessments for client approval.
• Develop and update applicable forecasts (materials, plant, and human resources).
• Responsible for ensuring construction allowances are achieved and weekly reporting thereof.
• Assist in managing subcontractors and suppliers; enforce company safety campaigns.
• Manage drawings as per the Raubex Management System; verify in-field compliance with SHEQ obligations.
• Ensure archiving of SHEQ project records per Raubex Management System requirements.
• Carry out other duties within the area of activity as instructed by the Construction Manager.

Division of the Raubex Group of Companies. This role is part of the Raubex Group; please visit the Raubex Group Website for more information.