Construction Manager (Site Agent) — Routine Road Maintenance
Locations : Multiple sites across South Africa
Type : Full-time
We’re looking for experienced Construction Managers / Site Agents to lead large-scale Routine Road Maintenance (RRM) projects. This role suits hands-on, registered civil engineering professionals who take full ownership of delivery, safety, quality, and cost.
Active professional registration (ECSA / SACPCMP). Applications without proof of current registration will not be considered.
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications
- Required : A qualification in Civil Engineering or Construction Management at NQF 6 (National Diploma) or higher.
- Advantageous : NQF 7+ (BEng / BSc / BTech) in the Built Environment.
Professional Registration (Mandatory)
Active registration with ECSA (e.g., Pr Eng / Pr Tech Eng / Pr Techni Eng) or SACPCMP (e.g., Pr CM / Pr CPM).Applications without active professional registration cannot be considered.Experience
7+ years as a Construction Manager / Site Agent.Proven track record delivering civil projects, with at least four projects and aggregate value ≥ R80 million .Successful management of RRM works to time, cost, and quality .Key Skills & Competencies
Read and interpret contract documents and technical specifications.Manage payment certificates and project cost controls.Implement and maintain a site management system (planning, controls, reporting).Ensure statutory compliance within the road reserve.Plan and implement traffic accommodation during maintenance operations.Strong stakeholder coordination : client, engineer, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers.SHEQ leadership and incident prevention mindset.Responsibilities
Planning & Control
Plan, schedule, and resource RRM activities across multiple sites.Monitor programme, budget, productivity , and risk , taking corrective action early.Coordinate subcontractors, site personnel, procurement, deliveries, and logistics for uninterrupted works.Delivery & Stakeholder Management
Maintain clear communication with clients, engineers, consultants , and internal teams to align expectations and resolve issues promptly.Prepare and submit payment certificates, progress reports, and contractual notices timeously.Quality, Safety & Compliance
Enforce compliance with SANS 1200 and GCC -based contract requirements (or project-specific standards).Lead SHEQ implementation and continuous improvement across all work fronts.Ensure all traffic accommodation and road reserve statutory requirements are in place and followed.If this is an opportunity suited to you, APPLY NOW.
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