Project Manager / Contracts Manager

REQUIREMENTS Minimum education (essential):

• Relevant qualification in Construction Management, Building or a related field.

Minimum applicable experience (years)

• Minimum 7 years' experience in the construction industry, specifically working for a building contractor.

Required nature of experience

• Management of multiple medium-sized construction projects simultaneously.
• Construction programming, scheduling and project planning.
• Experience using Candy CCS.
• Management and coordination of Contracts Managers and Site Managers.
• Construction project execution and operational oversight.
• Coordination of resources, subcontractors and project teams.
• Monitoring project progress and deadlines.

Skills and Knowledge

• Strong construction project management knowledge. • Excellent planning, coordination and organisational skills. • Strong leadership and people management abilities. • Ability to oversee multiple construction projects simultaneously. • Effective communication and problem-solving skills. • Strong decision-making and time management skills. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS, WEIGHTS AND OBJECTIVES

Construction Project Management

• Manage 3–4 medium-sized construction projects simultaneously.
• Oversee project execution from initiation through to completion.
• Monitor project progress, timelines and overall performance.
• Ensure projects are delivered efficiently and according to agreed requirements.

Project Planning & Programming

• Develop and maintain detailed construction programmes using Candy CCS.
• Coordinate project schedules, activities and key milestones.
• Identify potential delays and implement corrective measures.
• Ensure effective planning and coordination across multiple projects.

Contracts & Site Management

• Provide overall supervision of Contracts Managers and Site Managers responsible for smaller projects.
• Monitor site operations and ensure adherence to project requirements.
• Address operational challenges and support effective project execution.
• Ensure coordination between site teams, subcontractors and management.

Resource & Operational Management

• Oversee the allocation and utilisation of labour, materials, equipment and subcontractors.
• Coordinate resources across projects to maintain operational efficiency.
• Identify and resolve resource constraints and project-related challenges.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration between project teams.

Leadership, Performance & Reporting

• Lead, guide and support Contracts Managers and Site Managers.
• Monitor overall project performance and ensure accountability.
• Provide regular progress reports and operational updates to management.
• Drive continuous improvement in project planning, coordination and execution.