Civil Site Agent / Construction Manager

About this role

RPO Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of an established civil construction contractor. The contractor needs an experienced site agent to run a civil engineering project in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. The contract runs for 12 months.

What you’ll do

• Manage the day-to-day running of the site.
• Keep construction work safe, on budget and within the agreed quality standards.
• Stick to the project programme and keep it on track.
• Control costs and report on the budget.
• Manage subcontractors and hold them to their scope and timelines.
• Handle site administration and keep records in order.
• Apply sound health and safety rules and quality management standards across the site.
• Solve problems quickly and lead the site team.

What you need

• A National Diploma or BTech in Civil Engineering.
• Professional registration as a Pr CM with SACPCMP. This is essential.
• Proven experience as a Site Agent or in construction management within the civil construction industry.
• A good working knowledge of construction project management, site administration, cost control and subcontractor management.
• Proficiency in CCS Candy. This is essential.
• Sound knowledge of construction health and safety requirements and quality management standards.
• Strong leadership, organisation and problem-solving skills.

Is this job for you?

This role suits an experienced civil construction professional who has managed sites before. You should be comfortable taking full responsibility for safety, cost and programme on a live project. You also need to be registered with SACPCMP.

Tips before you apply

• Have your SACPCMP registration certificate, your diploma or degree certificate and an updated CV ready to send.
• List the civil projects you have run as site agent, with the project value, duration and your role on each.
• Name the CCS Candy work you have done, such as cost tracking or programme updates, so the reader can see your skill.

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