Construction Manager

• Lead construction execution and coordinate contractors, owner-team functions and operational interfaces in accordance with the approved execution strategy
• Develop and maintain the Construction Management Plan, site establishment plan, contracting strategy inputs and integrated construction schedule
• Establish construction quality, inspection, test, completion and handover requirements from mobilisation through commissioning
• Monitor physical progress, productivity, schedule and cost performance, reporting variances, root causes and recovery actions
• Identify and manage construction, interface, safety, environmental, community and regulatory risks
• Manage construction contractors, ensuring contract compliance, safe performance, quality and on-time delivery

Safety, Health, and Environment 

• Ensure all construction activities comply with organisation safety, health and environmental requirements and applicable legislation

SHE policies and procedures 

• Review construction work packs, method statements, lift plans, temporary works, inspection and test plans, and readiness for execution
• Verify construction readiness, including issued-for-construction information, materials, access, permits, resources and interface clearances

Performance and Delivery 

Construction Planning, Execution and Quality Assurance 

•  Review construction work packs, method statements, lift plans, temporary works, inspection and test plans, and readiness for execution
• Verify construction readiness, including issued-for-construction information, materials, access, permits, resources and interface clearances

Scope and Change Management 

• Actively monitor contractor scope and field conditions to prevent unauthorised scope growth and rework
• Support development and validation of the construction WBS, work packages and control accounts

Contractor and Site Management 

• Support contractor prequalification, tender evaluation, mobilisation and administration of construction contracts
• Track contractor progress, productivity, resources, quality and compliance with the approved schedule and budget

Integration and Coordination 

• Ensure seamless integration between contractors and the owner’s team, including engineering, project controls, operations readiness, environmental, procurement and commercial functions
• Facilitate timely exchange of construction information, decisions and constraints between the owner and contractors

Risk Management and Reporting 

• Identify construction risks associated with work methods, interfaces, temporary works, logistics, site conditions and contractor performance
• Implement mitigation actions and escalate significant construction risks to the Project Manager

Regulatory Compliance 

• Ensure construction activities, contractors and site controls comply with South African mining legislation, environmental requirements, approved permits and project commitments
• Maintain awareness of applicable regulatory requirements and ensure ongoing site compliance

Stakeholder Engagement & Support 

• Maintain appropriate stakeholder relationships, enhancing the corporate profile and fostering collaboration
• Provide relevant construction information and support to stakeholders, ensuring interfaces and commitments are managed effectively