Site Manager (Retail Construction)

You'll run the site day to day for the retail and commercial builder in Rosslyn, from setting out to handover. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

You'll report in Rosslyn. Relocation is not covered for this one. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

• Keep the site diary, daily labour returns and plant hours up to date
• Check reinforcing, shuttering and cover blocks before calling for a pour inspection
• Check workmanship against drawings, specifications and SANS 10400
• Plan the week's work from the construction programme and brief the gangs each morning
• Chair the weekly site meeting and record actions for the principal agent
• Coordinate subcontractors for plumbing, electrical, roofing and glazing

• You can read architectural and structural drawings and pick up clashes
• Firm with labour, fair with subcontractors
• 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
• Code 08 licence and your own reliable transport between sites
• Good with MS Project or a similar programme tool

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

• A common mistake is listing only company names. Say what you built, for example "32 walk-up flats, 3 storeys".
• If you have SACPCMP registration, put the number and category under your name.