Construction Project Manager

2 weeks ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Development Bank of Southern Africa Full time
Job title : Construction Project Manager - CPTJob Location : Western Cape, Cape TownDeadline : April 04, 2025Quick Recommended Links
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Construction Project Management Functions

Responsible for the project management of assigned Infrastructure Delivery projects which include the following:

Project initiation, planning, monitoring

  • Develop project charters and execution plans in line with the project requirements. 
  • Coordinate and manage deliverables from key role players in including professional service providers and consutants.
  • Draft, review and update the project schedule and work plans incorporating the project milestones, activities, and deliverables.
  • Manage the planning, execution, monitoring and control and closure of the project.
  • Identify and implement expediting measures to prevent and mitigate project delays.

Project coordination and team management

  • Serve as a key link with the Programme Manager and client's representative and review the deliverables prepared by the team before submission to the client.
  • Co-ordinate the efforts of all parties involved in the project, including professional service providers (consultants), contractors, sub-contractors and labour.
  • Develop team spirit and ensure that staff involved in the project are committed to the same goal.
  • Identify and negotiate assignment of resources to ensure efficient utilisation of resources.
  • Implement the project office framework with objectives and goals of the team members and assign individual responsibilities.

Project control on cost, time and quality

  • Ensure that control measures for cost, time and quality are in place.
  • Conduct regular status meetings with the principal agent teams.
  • Conduct periodic inspection visits at project construction site(s).
  • Ensure that construction activities follow the predetermined schedule and critically monitor project milestones.
  • Oversee project accounting including budget management, approval of progress payments, tracking of team expenses and minimising the exposure to risk.
  • Ensure invoices/claims submitted by contractors and/or professional service providers are checked, verified and forwarded to the Programme Manager.
  • Maintain strict adherence to the budgetary guidelines as well as project management, quality and safety standards.
  • Complete projects within time, budget and quality.

Project communication and reporting

  • Ensure an effective communication system is in place to provide timely feedback for management, client and customer.
  • Issue site meeting minutes and action plans.
  • Compile monthly and weekly project progress reports for stakeholders.
  • Conduct projects close out reviews.
  • Manage project communication in line with agreed communication channels and timelines.

Contract management

  • Manage contracts in accordance with the provisions of the agreement, including monitoring and tracking of performance and timelines.
  • Identify areas of concern, escalate with legal, technical and finance and provide resolutions in line with contractual obligations.
  • Measure progress against the contract's performance and ensure adherence to the contract conditions and timelines.
  • Issue contracts instructions in accordance with the conditions of the contract (in consultation with the Legal expert)

Project commissioning

  • Confirm the commissioning and transfer of new assets.
  • Confirm the availability of all site handover documentation.
  • Facilitate the submission of as built drawings and user specifications where applicable.
  • Manage the commissioning, hand over and sign-off by client.

Programme health, safety and environment quality

  • Ensure the implementation of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act and any recommendations from audits carried out within the project environment.
  • Monitor and enforce compliance to the project Environmental Approval (EA) conditions.
  • Instil a culture of health and safety within the project environment by promoting the aims and benefits of proactive safety and health interventions.
  • Conduct effective control, management and follow up of incidents.
  • Advise and evaluate contractors on compliance to the approved safety

Stakeholder Management

  • Develop project stakeholder management plans and map critical stakeholders that are instrument / critical to achieving project plans and objectives.
  • Manage relationships at various levels with the relevant project stakeholders and partners, in accordance with the project's development objectives.
  • Manage stakeholder expectations for project deliverables, communications and implementing effective systems of project governance, within the team and with strategic partners, both internally and externally.

Minimum Requirements

  • A Bachelor's Degree in the built environment (Engineering, Civil, Structural, Water, Building Science; Construction Management or Quantity Surveying).
  • A minimum of 8 years' experience in infrastructure project management or advisory service or consulting experience working within a project management environment.
  • Professional Registration with the Built Environment professional bodies such as Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP). Registration as a Pr.CPM with South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) is a pre-requisite.
  • Proven track record in construction monitoring and evaluation of civil engineering and building infrastructure projects in high value and performance environments.
  • Sound knowledge of the Joint Building Contracts Committee (JBCC), New Engineering Contracts (NEC), Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) and other relevant building contracts.
  • In depth understanding of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations regarding infrastructure development.
  • Understanding of infrastructure markets.
  • Understanding of government priorities, systems and processes at national and provincial level.

Desirable Requirements

  • Post graduate degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture or Construction Management will be added advantage.
  • Professional Registration with Project Management Institute (PMI) or Projects in Controlled Environments (PRINCE).
  • Post graduate qualification in Project Management.
  • Qualifications in health and safety.
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