Construction Manager - Civil at Aurex Constructors

About the job
EDUCATION AND SKILLS

• Must have a Civil Engineering and/or Construction Management qualification. 
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in a management role. Involvement within the Renewable Energy Sector (PV Power) will be advantageous.
• Must have knowledge of Primavera and Microsoft Projects.

ADDITIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Leadership and management ability
• Client centric with the ability to continuously build and improve relationships 
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems 
• Must be able to communicate in English, both written and verbal
• Must have good communication skills

RESPONSIBILITIES

Site Establishment

• Determine project team size and make up by developing an Organogram within budgeted allowable.
• Launch site establishment and services. Requisition of all site establishment and services ensuring that services are utilized and maintained.

Planning and Controls

• Assist Project Planners with development of Project Schedule
• Agree to Project Plan prior to construction together with a timetable for scheduling and completing the project.
• Identify and account for any deviations from the program and determine what corrective action is needed.
• Ensure detailed reports are produced as per the Company requirements with particular emphasis on factual and timely information.
• Ensure that schedules and targets are met, and that on-site estimating is carried out correctly.

Project Execution

• Responsible for safe operations of all staff on projects as per statuary requirements
• Conduct, develop and implement plans of action to meet client’s requirements. 
•  Explore client relationships and develop partnership based on trust and integrity.
• Take responsibility for any special engineering, design, location or scale factors affecting the project, by monitoring projects and solving problems proactively
• Ensure that systems for recording and reporting of work are compiled, and material and equipment movements are adhered to.
• Liaise with and ensure co-ordination with other disciplines and departments.
• Monitor and control sub-contractors, consultants and vendors by holding updated meetings regularly and monitoring progress and consult on any changes.
• Keep abreast of technical developments in contracting and related fields.
• Responsible for the advancement of his subordinates and their training to ensure maximum performance by evaluating subordinates and ensuring their development.
• Ensure that sub-contractors to be used by the project team are properly vetted and Quality Assurance procedures are adhered to by sub-contractors.

Key Project Activities

• Construction of gravel roads and storm water management in accordance with design criteria and building regulations.
• Installing of cable road crossings in accordance with design criteria and building regulations
• Construction of concrete foundations in accordance with design criteria and building regulations.
• Cable trench excavations and backfilling in accordance with design criteria and building regulations.