Construction Manager at Proconics

Purpose

• As a Construction Manager, you will work closely with the project delivery team. Ensuring that construction requirements are met so that customers identify with Proconics as a trusted and critical partner to their business.

Requirements

• Lead a team of contractors in guiding their planning, organizing, coordinating and safe execution of construction projects, 
• Verify the construction scopes in RFQ/ RFP phases of construction projects to support the project team in compiling detailed BOQ’s 
• Continuously develop, monitor, support and implement construction management processes/ systems that support and promote the business and client continuous improvement efforts, 
• Legal responsibilities as per Construction Regulations (CR) 8.1 (core) and/or 8.2 as an assistant to relieve and/ or support construction managers on site as and when required, 
• Oversee and guide construction projects from initial phase to completion, 
• Assist and support Snr Manager Construction to develop and implement construction management processes and procedures based on industry best practices and to retain client relations, 
• Review the project in-depth to schedule activities and assist the planner with detailed time lines for execution phase of projects together with the contractor 
• Facilitate construction meetings when executing construction projects 
• Oversee all onsite and offsite construction to monitor compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act Regulations, 
• Plan, coordinate, guide and manage construction workers and subcontractors, 
• Continuously assess safeness of work sites/ areas to ensure safety of people and property, communicate such and keep records thereof, 
• Support project managers to meet contractual obligations of projects performances, 
• Support, monitor and guide performance of contractors and maintain regular heartbeats to promote teamwork and collaboration across all disciplines. 
• Day to day interactions with client and client progress meetings

Qualifications/Experience

• Trade related qualifications or construction management qualifications. 
• Must be registered or working towards becoming a registered construction manager with SACPCMP 
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Construction Manager in with experience in Petrochemical industries with a proven track record and relevant technical experience. 
• Legal Liability and Construction Regulations training will be an advantage 
• Advanced knowledge of construction management processes means and methods and contractor management skills. 
• Understanding of all the different construction planning processes and phases, 
• Good knowledge of the New Engineering Contracts (NEC3) Engineering and Construction Contracts (ECC) types of contracts, 
• Ability to plan proactively towards achieving key construction milestones, 
• Advanced knowledge of managing brownfields multidisciplinary construction challenges, 
• Knowledge of applicable construction codes, standards, and regulations, 
• Knowledge of legal appointments according to the construction regulations. 
• Must be able to construct safe and fit for purpose solutions to clients to create long-term relationships

Personal attributes

• Zero tolerance towards unsafe construction sites, acts, hazards, and a passion for a zero-harm culture through safe construction solutions, 
• Excellent client management skills, 
• Able to apply risk base thinking on a day to day basis 
• Must take pride and responsibility for own work, 
• Assertive with strong internal focus of control, 
• High affinity for excellent and safe construction execution, 
• Ability to work under pressure, 
• Good conceptual and analytic problem solving,
• Must be computer literate in the following: (Excel, Word, Power-point, Outlook, MS projects) 
• Strong team player (good interpersonal skills), 
• Strong written and oral communication skills, 
• Self-starter and able to work independently, 
• Ability to prioritize & excellent time management skills, 
• Self-disciplined and motivated, 
• Good coaching and knowledge transferring skills, 
• Must have driving license and own transport. 
• Position is strenuous and physically demanding. 
• Advanced knowledge in conflict and crisis management skills 
• Leadership and human resources management skills