Job Title

Construction Manager

DRA Projects (Pty) Ltd

Location: Zimbabwe

Local Site

Primary Purpose (Role)

The Construction Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of construction management, including:

• Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Management
• Construction Quality Management
• Construction Schedule Management
• Documentation Management
• Materials Management
• People Management
• Accommodation and Site Office Management
• Reporting

Key Performance Areas (Responsibilities)

Technical Expertise

• Ensure the implementation of best construction practises.
• Coordinate construction efforts effectively across disciplines and contractors.
• Apply DRA construction management processes efficiently to the project.
• Ensure compliance with current construction legislation and licensing requirements.
• Manage onsite constructability methodologies for all major construction activities.

Construction Management

• Manage construction in accordance with DRA or project-specific Construction Management Procedures and associated site procedures.
• Ensure the project programme and key milestones are implemented and proactively managed.
• Oversee contractor manpower, plant, equipment and materials to meet progress and quality objectives.
• Develop and implement an effective materials management system onsite.
• Facilitate communication and coordination through regular meetings with all contractors to monitor progress, manage contractor interfaces and maintain records.
• Prepare and provide comprehensive construction reports, including safety, quantity, progress, quality, and manpower/resourcing data.
• Manage all site documentation.
• Oversee site accommodation and construction facilities management.
• Implement and maintain a robust security management system.
• Contribute to the development of “Site Rules” and procedures for inclusion in DRA protocols based on lessons learnt.
• Participate in site staff performance reviews, discipline, and other management processes.
• Foster a positive and constructive morale and atmosphere across the site.

Quality Management

• Ensure full implementation and compliance with all site procedures.
• Maintain adherence to the Construction Quality Control procedure.
• Manage the punch-list and construction completion processes.
• Oversee construction quality documentation, including QCPs, certificates, data books, test results, and inspections.

Client Relations

• Manage the relationship with the Client and Operations teams onsite.
• Ensure delivery of project objectives that meet or exceed Client expectations.
• Resolve client issues promptly and effectively.
• Keep Clients regularly informed and updated on project status.
• Maintain professional and respectful interactions with all Client representatives.
• Ensure Operations teams are fully integrated into the construction process.

HSE Management

• Understand and ensure compliance with DRA HSE specifications, the Mines Health and Safety Act 1996, the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1993, and any applicable foreign legislation.
• Implement and maintain the HSE management system onsite.
• Manage the planned task observation schedule.
• Identify hazards and risks associated with all construction activities.
• Focus on eliminating unsafe acts and ensuring unsafe conditions are promptly rectified.
• Approve all risk assessments before commencement of work.
• Coordinate development and implementation of project-specific emergency response and recovery plans appropriate to identified risks.
• Communicate incident details and corrective measures from other sites to the project team.
• Liaise with the Client to determine “Site Specific” HSE requirements for inclusion in contract documents and maintain compliance.
• Review and recommend revisions to standards where investigations highlight shortcomings.
• Ensure all works comply with the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).
• Manage on-site appointments of supervisors to assist in work supervision.
• Promote a safety culture that prioritises the health and safety of frontline employees.

Personal Capabilities

• Commitment to the success of the project.
• Proactive approach – focus on prevention rather than problem-solving.
• View challenges as opportunities for improvement; take initiative to recommend and implement change.
• Demonstrate initiative in planning and scheduling construction activities.
• Take ownership of personal development within the industry (e.g., professional registration) and the company.
• Value innovation and diversity of ideas.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification (diploma or degree) – Essential
• BSc in Construction Management – Advantageous

Experience

• 6-8 years’ project-related experience in a construction management role – Essential
• 10+ years’ general experience in the construction environment – Essential
• Experience in earthworks, including terraces and roads – Essential
• Experience in major civil construction (e.g., mill bases) – Essential
• Experience in structural steel and mechanical equipment erection and installation – Essential
• Experience in electrical and instrumentation installation – Essential
• Experience in cold commissioning of completed sections – Essential

Competencies

• HSE Management training (including legal liability, HIRA, incident investigation techniques) – Essential
• Behavioural management training – Advantageous

Memberships

• SACPCMP – Registered Construction Manager – Essential

Project Duration

18 to 24 months

Contact information

Yolanda Swart