Job Description

Construction Manager: Building Project

Location: Potchefstroom, North West

Contract duration: 8 months

Working arrangement: Site-based

ProjectLink is looking for an experienced Construction Manager for an eight-month building project in Potchefstroom.

The role requires someone who can take control of day-to-day construction activities, coordinate contractors and keep the work progressing safely and according to programme, quality standards and project requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate daily construction activities on site
• Monitor progress against the approved construction programme
• Coordinate contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and site teams
• Ensure that work is completed according to approved drawings, specifications and quality requirements
• Identify construction risks, delays and site constraints early
• Drive corrective actions and follow outstanding matters through to completion
• Monitor labour, materials, equipment and site productivity
• Facilitate site meetings and maintain clear action registers
• Prepare construction progress reports and provide updates to project stakeholders
• Manage defects, snag lists and corrective work
• Support project handover and close-out
• Promote compliance with all site safety, quality and environmental requirements

Minimum requirements

• At least six years of relevant construction management experience
• Professional registration with the SACPCMP as a Professional Construction Manager (PrCM)
• Proven experience managing building construction projects
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary contractors and site activities
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications and programmes
• Strong site leadership, problem-solving and stakeholder-management skills
• Availability to work in Potchefstroom for the full eight-month contract

What we value at ProjectLink

Our consultants work independently at client sites while remaining part of a broader team of project professionals. We value people who take ownership, communicate clearly and follow actions through to completion.

For this role, that means maintaining control of the site, communicating clearly and ensuring that safety, quality and progress remain visible throughout the project.