Senior Construction Manager – Infrastructure, Civil and Build Job Mace

Senior Construction Manager – Infrastructure, Civil and Build Job Mace

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Responsibilities

Project execution and coordination

  • Lead the on-site execution of large-scale, high-value construction projects in a phased delivery approach.
  • Oversee construction sequencing, phasing, and logistics to optimize workflow and minimize disruptions.
  • Coordinate with the design and engineering teams to resolve technical queries, RFIs, and constructability issues.
  • Ensure compliance with contract documents, specifications, and regulatory requirements.

Contract management

  • Establish and maintain clear communication channels with contractors and consultants.
  • Monitor and enforce contractual obligations, including scope, performance, and schedule adherence.
  • Lead progress meetings, ensuring alignment with project milestones and quality standards.

Site management and daily operations

  • Oversee day-to-day site operations, ensuring all activities adhere to safety, quality, and productivity benchmarks.
  • Maintain comprehensive site records, including daily logs, progress reports, work permits, and safety inspections.
  • Ensure all materials, equipment, and workforce are efficiently allocated and deployed.
  • Proactively manage and mitigate risks, addressing potential delays, conflicts, and inefficiencies.

Quality assurance and health and safety compliance

  • Implement and uphold strict QA/QC procedures to maintain construction excellence.
  • Ensure all site activities comply with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) regulations and company policies.
  • Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and safety briefings, enforcing corrective actions where necessary.
  • Collaborate with safety officers to drive a zero-incident culture on-site.

Budget and cost control

  • Work closely with the commercial and quantity surveying teams to monitor project costs and financial performance.
  • Identify and manage cost variances, ensuring budget adherence and financial accountability.
  • Assist in the valuation of completed works, progress claims, and change management processes.

Stakeholder communication and reporting

  • Serve as the primary site contact for project stakeholders.
  • Provide weekly and monthly progress reports, highlighting key achievements, risks, and mitigation strategies.
  • Participate in project review meetings, presenting site updates and addressing stakeholder concerns.
  • Foster a collaborative work environment among project teams, subcontractors, and consultants.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field.
  • Professional certification (e.g., CIOB, PMP, PRINCE2, NEBOSH, or equivalent) is preferred.
  • Experience in construction management on large-scale, complex projects.
  • Proven track record of delivering high-value projects within time, cost, and quality constraints.
  • Experience managing phased construction projects, working in live environments, and handling logistical challenges.
  • Strong technical knowledge of civil, structural, and MEP works.
  • Hands-on experience with contract management (FIDIC, JCT, NEC, or similar).
  • Leadership and team management: strong ability to lead large construction teams and coordinate multiple workstreams.
  • Problem-solving: quick decision-making and ability to resolve on-site issues efficiently.
  • Familiarity with modern construction techniques, methodologies, and industry best practices.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
  • IT and reporting: proficient in construction management software (MSP/Primavera)
  • Experience working across Sub-Saharan Africa or similar regions.

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