Construction Manager

Description

• Promote total job safety and environmental awareness by employees, subcontractors and all persons in the job vicinity and stress to all employees and subcontractors the importance top management attaches to safety and the environment.
• Ensure that safe, environmentally acceptable working methods and practices are implemented and that sufficient plant and equipment is made available, properly operated and maintained, to facilitate proper access and enable any operation to be carried out safely.
• Organise and coordinate construction activities in accordance with construction schedules so as to complete the works on time whilst constantly monitoring the status of planning, safety, environmental and quality activities.
• Continual interaction and on-site contact with subordinate staff and, where necessary, weekly employees, to ensure efficient and productive field activities.
• Ensure all activities relating to quality are performed in compliance with the requirements of the relevant specifications, codes and standards, which form part of the contract.
• Select subcontractors and suppliers based on an evaluation of their ability to meet the specified requirements including those for safety, quality and environmental and ensure compliance with same.
• Ensure that all subcontractors are advised of their obligations under applicable legislation, codes of practice, the Project Execution Plan and all conditions set out in the contractual documents, and that those obligations are met.
• Ensure that all personnel are inducted in their roles and responsibilities in accordance with the requirements of the Project Execution Plan and all attachments.
• Control and motivate the workforce and manage the employee disciplinary process as necessary.
• Timely submittal of financial reports, job progress reports and other site performance information as requested by the Company and the Client.
• Ordering/Purchasing of materials in accordance with planned delivery dates as required by the Construction Schedule.
• Procurement and utilisation of plant resources in an efficient manner.
• Promotion of a professional image of the Company's operations and maintenance of a harmonious relationship with the Client and/or his/her representative in the execution of the contract.

Requirements

• Industry relevant tertiary qualifications.
• Minimum 15 years construction management experience in tunnelling, pipejacking and civil infrastructure works.
• Competent in understanding and promoting HS&E imperatives and MMS procedures.
• Proven record in planning, organising and leading a diverse labour force.
• Sound negotiation and problem-solving skills, clear communication verbal and written.
• Manages to timeframes, cost conscious, and achievement driven.