CONSTRUCTION SITE MANAGER

Feb 1, 2023 | Middle Managerial Positions, Successfully Placed

Our client operates in the Construction sector – currently is looking for a talented person of integrity to take up the challenging position of Construction Site Manager. 

Job Profile

The operations/construction department is the heart of the organization. The Site Manager plays one of the key roles in the organization. Site Managers have full management confidence and independence in managing their own budget or making business and personal decisions. All this makes their relationship with the Management Team and customers based on partnership and jointly undertaking new challenges. 

The role

The role will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation at different construction sites and projects. The Site Manager will be responsible for being the point of contact between the construction workers, contractors, management, and the customer.  

The Site Manager’s role is to define and implement the construction plans at designated construction sites/projects. It requires close partner cooperation with a client, based on understanding their specific needs, and competencies and seeking mutual benefits. 

A few of the main duties of a Site Manager are:

Management of a team of construction workers i.e., foreman, bricklayers, plumbers, constructors etc., especially care for the development of their competences, as well as outlining the directions of activities and inspiring.

Coordinating tasks as well as creating schedules for workers in conjunction with the foreman/supervisor,

Oversee the quality of the site, ensuring safety standards are adhered to as well as troubleshoot issues on site.

Liaison with the customer as well as managing the project budgets. 

Person Profile

5 years working as a construction Manager level experience WITH at least a Degree in Civil Engineering/Quantity Surveying and/or Project Management qualification from a recognized institute AND at least 10 years’ experience in a construction environment (brick & mortar and/ roads).

Ability to identify, calculate, analyze, prioritize, and develop set plans for the organization efficiently and sustainably.

Good communication skills to execute, monitor, correct promptly, and achieve plan objectives.

Have the influential skills needed to work in a team, delegate, create a proper environment for maximizing the involvement of each team member, and ability to show empathy where needed. 

A clean class 4 driver’s license plus a valid defensive driving license. 

Location:

The job will be based in Harare but the incumbent will be required to travel extensively to customer sites in the country. 

For consideration, please send your updated CV in word format and provide your current salary and benefits details to: 

Mirriam Dzapasi: mirriam@valcol.co.zw 

Colin Roberts: colin@valcol.co.zw