Construction Manager (Mid-Rise Buildings)

This civil engineering contractor in Harrismith needs someone who can read the drawings and get a building out of the ground. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

The site is in Harrismith; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

• Keep the site diary, daily labour returns and plant hours up to date
• Draw up snag lists and close them out before practical completion
• Plan the week's work from the construction programme and brief the gangs each morning
• Set out foundations, grid lines and levels with the surveyor or a dumpy level
• Book NHBRC and municipal inspections at the right stages
• Run toolbox talks and support the safety officer on Construction Regulations compliance
• Check reinforcing, shuttering and cover blocks before calling for a pour inspection

• Code 08 licence and your own reliable transport between sites
• You can read architectural and structural drawings and pick up clashes
• Working knowledge of the Construction Regulations 2014 under the OHS Act
• Good with MS Project or a similar programme tool
• National Diploma or BTech in Building or Civil Engineering, or a trade background with site experience
• At least 5 years on building or civil sites, 2 of them in a supervisory post

• Experience on JBCC or GCC 2015 contracts
• Concrete technology short course

• Cellphone and laptop supplied
• Vehicle allowance or company bakkie
• Project completion bonus linked to handover date

• If you have SACPCMP registration, put the number and category under your name.
• Add a short project table to your CV: project name, type, rand value and your role. Contractors hire on project size.