Job Description
As a construction manager, or site manager, you’ll be responsible for ensuring that a building project is completed safely, within an agreed timeframe and budget. Managing the practical side of every stage of the build, you’ll work closely with architects, surveyors and other building professionals in planning and delivery.
You’ll also supervise and direct a range of operations on a construction site and ensure that all tradespeople and contractors are working together to an agreed plan and that progress is being made. You may oversee a whole site, or a big part of a large-scale, complex project.
Duties & Responsibilities
hire and manage staff for the project manage the construction site on a day-to-day basis, including supervising the labour force, monitoring subcontractors, checking materials, inspecting work and overseeing quality control
ensure the project is delivered on time and on budget by setting benchmarks, agreeing budgets and monitoring progress
check design documents with architects, surveyors and engineers
promote and maintain health and safety, including site inspections to ensure safety rules are being followed
maintain regular communication and attend meetings with clients and their representatives to inform them of progress on the project, i.e. stakeholder management write reports
communicate with any consultants, subcontractors, supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors and others involved in the project
Deal with any unexpected problems that may occur during the project.
Plan the work and oversee the buying of necessary materials and equipment
Develop and implement quality control programs
Salary: Negotiable.
Job Requirement:
Applicant must have at least 5 years’ experience
Degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Civil/Electrical)
