The Project Manager will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running and operations of construction projects. This role requires strong leadership, the ability to manage resources, schedules, budgets, and stakeholder relationships while ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.

This is a permanent full time position. 

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning and Management

  • Collaborate closely with clients to develop project plans, including scope, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations.
  • Monitor and direct all phases of project execution to ensure efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery.

Resource and Team Management

  • Manage procurement and allocation of construction materials, equipment, and labour resources effectively and to budget.
  • Coordinate with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
  • Lead and support the operations team through performance management, KPI development, and professional growth initiatives.
  • Organize and oversee meetings with management, staff, and stakeholders to drive project outcomes.

Quality Control

  • Implement and oversee quality control procedures in line with project specifications, contractual obligations, and legal requirements.
  • Develop and enforce the Project Quality Plan in coordination with clients.
  • Conduct regular site inspections and review construction methodologies to maintain high-quality standards.

Safety Management

  • Develop, implement, and enforce safety protocols in accordance with industry regulations.
  • Conduct risk assessments, identify potential hazards, and implement mitigation strategies to safeguard workers and site operations.
  • Foster a strong safety culture across all teams and contractors.

 

Communication and Coordination

  • Serve as the primary point of contact between clients, subcontractors, consultants, and relevant authorities.
  • Facilitate clear and consistent communication among all parties to ensure alignment on project goals and progress.
  • Prepare and deliver project updates, reports, and presentations as required.

Regulatory Compliance

  • Ensure all construction activities comply to local, regional, and national regulations, including environmental and health & safety standards.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws and industry codes to ensure ongoing compliance throughout project delivery.

 Other duties

·        Fulfil other duties as required

 

Required Qualities

·        Professional approach

·        Ability to work under pressure

·        Organizational and time management skills

·        Strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills

·        Leadership and people management skills

·        Understanding of workplace health and safety regulations

·        Excellent attention to detail

·        Computer literate

Desired Competencies

·        Analytical thinking

·        Initiative

·        Business awareness and commerciality

·        Tenacity

·        Strategic thinking

·        Positive approach to change

·        Teamwork

Experience

·        Minimum 3 years’ experience with overseeing projects to schedule, budget, quality and safety standards

·        Experience in managing staff to meet project specific key performance indicators relating to safety, quality, programme and finance.

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