Construction Manager at Proconics

About the job
Proconics has been shortlisted for a number of renewable projects in the Western Cape, South Africa. Proconics is looking for reliable Construction Managers to plan the construction of these projects, and oversee their progress along the way in a timely and cost-effective manner. These would be limited-duration contracts specific to each project.

You will be responsible for the organization, implementation, and scheduling of projects ensuring that construction requirements are met across all sites so that customers identify Proconics as a trusted and critical partner to their business.

Minimum requirements:

• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:
• Technical degree/diploma and/or relevant trade test.
• Registered as a professional construction project manager (PrCM) with SACPCMP or PMP Certification.
• More than 10 years’ experience as a construction manager (multidisciplinary with a strong competency on MV/HV Outdoor Substations) in the renewable energy industry with a proven track record and relevant working experience.
• Advanced knowledge of construction management processes means and methods.
• Familiarity with software packages such as MS Office, MS Projects.
• Good knowledge of the New Engineering Contracts (NEC3), Engineering and Construction Contracts (ECC) or Fédération Internationale Des Ingénieurs-Conseils (FIDIC) type of contracts.
• Knowledge of brown and green fields multidisciplinary construction challenges.
• Knowledge of applicable construction codes, standards, and regulations.
• Driver’s License and own transport.

Required outputs and responsibilities:

• The major responsibility of this position is to plan and execute multidisciplinary construction projects and oversee their progress along the way in a timely and cost-effective manner within the contract requirements. You will be responsible for the onsite safety compliance, budgeting, organizing, implementation and scheduling of the projects.
• Ensure that the multidisciplinary engineering and design intent is being carried through the construction phase, supporting safe, successful construction completion and ensuring commissioning and start-up success.
• Legal responsibilities as per construction regulations (CR) 8.1 (core) and/or 8.2 or equivalent.
• Oversee and direct construction projects from initial phase to completion.
• Assist senior manager: projects to develop and implement construction management processes and procedures based on industry best practices.
• Review the project in-depth to schedule activities and estimate cost.
• Oversee all onsite and offsite construction to monitor compliance with occupational health and safety act regulations.
• Schedule and attend on site meetings with the client and subcontractors
• Plan, coordinate, direct and manage construction workers and subcontractors.
• Identify risks/ hazards and assess safeness of work sites/ area to ensure safety of people and property communicate such and keep records thereof.
• Construction site housekeeping.
• Evaluate vendor proposals for bid clarifications.
• Meet contractual obligations of performance.
• Develop and track two-week look ahead and review the work progress.
• Prepare internal and external reports pertaining to job status.
• Plan to prevent problems and resolve any emerging issues.
• Negotiate terms of agreements of construction and obtain permits.

Personal attributes:

• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to interact and work on different levels
• Ability to prioritise and time management
• Have good communication and negotiating skills
• Good coaching and knowledge transferring skills
• Good conceptual and analytic problem solving
• Competent in conflict and crisis management skills
• Self-disciplined and motivated
• Strong team player