Project Construction Manager - Renewable Energy and ( Authorised Person))
Copper Quail · Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa
Staffing and Recruiting · 11-50 employees
About the role
The Project Construction Manager will oversee full site-based construction execution, ensuring delivery against scope, budget, and quality requirements. They are responsible for leading multi-disciplinary teams, managing subcontractors, and coordinating daily site activities while mitigating risks.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Diploma or Degree in Construction Management, Project Management, or Engineering, along with 10+ years of relevant experience. An ESKOM Authorised Person certification and at least 5 years in a senior site leadership role are required.
Full description
Project Construction Manager ( Authorised Person)
We are assisting our client with a Project Construction Manager opportunity on major site-based infrastructure projects.
This role will suit a strong construction leader who can take ownership of site execution, team performance, safety, quality, and delivery.
Why this opportunity stands out:
This is a high-impact site leadership role where you will drive complex project execution and lead multi-disciplinary teams on technically demanding projects.
Basic Functions
- Manage full site-based construction execution.
- Ensure delivery against scope, budget, schedule, quality, and SHEQ requirements.
- Lead site teams, subcontractors, labour, plant, and materials.
- Coordinate daily site activities and construction work fronts.
- Manage site risks, delays, constraints, and interfaces.
- Monitor productivity, quality, compliance, and performance.
- Ensure alignment between project plans and site execution.
- Support project reporting and stakeholder communication.
Requirements
- Diploma or Degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering, or related field. Electrical
- Professional registration advantageous.
- ESKOM Authorised Person)
- 10+ years’ construction or project execution experience.
- 5+ years in a senior site leadership role.
- Experience managing multi-disciplinary construction teams.
- Strong site operations, SHEQ, planning, and stakeholder management experience.
- Contract exposure to NEC, FIDIC, or JBCC advantageous.
