Site Manager (Retail Construction)

You'll run the site day to day for the low-cost housing developer in Isando, from setting out to handover. You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, just the one others can count on.

You'll report in Isando. Relocation is not covered for this one.

• Draw up snag lists and close them out before practical completion
• Measure completed work for monthly payment certificates
• Set out foundations, grid lines and levels with the surveyor or a dumpy level
• Plan the week's work from the construction programme and brief the gangs each morning
• Keep the site diary, daily labour returns and plant hours up to date

• You can read architectural and structural drawings and pick up clashes
• National Diploma or BTech in Building or Civil Engineering, or a trade background with site experience
• Working knowledge of the Construction Regulations 2014 under the OHS Act
• Good with MS Project or a similar programme tool
• Firm with labour, fair with subcontractors

• Concrete technology short course
• SACPCMP registration as a Construction Manager or Candidate
• Worked on CIDB grade 6 or higher projects

• Site accommodation on out-of-town projects
• Vehicle allowance or company bakkie
• Cellphone and laptop supplied
• Project completion bonus linked to handover date

• Add a short project table to your CV: project name, type, rand value and your role. Contractors hire on project size.
• Mention the contract types you have worked on, like JBCC or GCC. It shows you understand claims and variations.