Area Construction Manager - 12-month Fixed Term Contract

Requisition ID: 95566 

Job Category: Construction 

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa 
 

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. 

Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe. With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Looking to take the next step in your career? Hatch is currently seeking a highly motivated Area Manager to join our Project Delivery Group (PDG) for a role based in Zambia for a 12-month contract.

PDG helps clients reach their business goals through a range of strong technical capabilities. We ensure world-class project delivery through the skills of our people, methodologies, governance, and systems. Our engineering and project management and construction disciplines ensure safe, efficient, and sustainable delivery of projects globally across the metals and mining, infrastructure, and energy sectors. 

We manage our clients’ entire project lifecycle from studies to building assets, operating the assets, and developing efficiencies.   Join our team and become part of a community that strives for positive change–providing the best solutions for our clients’ toughest challenges!

As the successful candidate, you will:

• Be responsible for the overall planning, direction, organization, and budgeting of all construction on the project to the highest safety and quality levels within time and costs constraints. The Construction Manager participates in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversees organization, scheduling and implementation strategy.

You bring to the role: 

• Responsible for all safety planning associated with the project construction execution methods selection, with support of the Project Manager and Site Health and Safety Manager
• Responsible through the constructability coordinator to set up and oversee the constructability process
• Coordinate with the client, project management, and project services in identifying required reporting procedures and formats for client and Hatch management needs
• Establishes project field procedures and objectives within corporate policies and procedures as necessitated by jobsite conditions
• Review and approve construction estimates, budgets, forecasts and schedules
• Review construction/erection drawings and specifications, develop strategies for erection interfaces, determine appropriate construction methods and pre-empt problem areas
• Ensure the necessary permits and licenses (notice of project, insurance certificates, workers compensation, environmental permits etc.) are identified and obtained prior to the start of construction activities on site
• Liaises with the Project Manager and the project core team of design engineers, procurement, planning and scheduling and other personnel and other personnel as required in setting priorities to ensure timely construction performance
• Liaises with Client team, Engineers and Contractors to deliver the project in a safe manner, on time and within budget

• Liaison between Contractor and Engineers to resolve field engineering queries
• Develop site organization and staffing requirements required to execute construction activities within project schedule and acceptable costs
• Direct, monitor and motivate subordinate construction specialists in performance and direct activities as necessary to ensure project requirements are achieved
• Ensure adherence to all local regulations and statutory requirements in site activities planning
• Assist the procurement team to review contractual agreements with clients, suppliers, and contractors
• Liaise with client representatives as required to ensure shutdowns, relocations, tie ins, etc. are planned safely and in a timely manner with minimum disruption
• Recommend requirements for construction resources and strategies to meet the schedule in each area
• Participates in the labor studies, manpower sourcing exercise and the establishment of the industrial relations strategy
• Work with Contract Administrator to ensure contractors adhere to the requirements of their contracts
• Assist with management of Contractor claims
• Chair Contractor progress, cost and safety meetings

Qualifications and Experience

• National Diploma/Degree in Engineering
• Minimum of 12 to 15 years’ experience in construction of which 5 to 7 years should be Construction Management 
• Experience in the EPCM mining and construction environment
• Demonstrated health and safety management focus in the construction phase of project delivery, and extensive knowledge of health and safety management procedures, safe work practices, and applicable legislation
• Registration as Professional Construction Manager with SACPCMP or equivalent will be advantageous
• Strong leadership skills, the ability to lead a team and fit into a team environment
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Effective report writing skills, planning and organizational skills
• Well-developed communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Able to communicate directly with the client on key issues
• Extensive knowledge of all phases of construction operations 
• relating to field activities of all engineering disciplines, construction and maintenance practices, procedures and techniques, and applicable codes and standards
• Familiarity with a wide range of equipment, tools, and technologies used in construction

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.

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