Construction Support Manager

In brief

**Overview** This role is for an experienced Construction Support Manager at Hire Resolve, a South African recruitment company specializing in placing professionals in permanent and contract employment across various sectors including Civil, Structural, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Mining, Manufacturing, and Finance, within South Africa and Africa. The Construction Support Manager will oversee and support the delivery of infrastructure and construction projects from inception to completion. Key responsibilities include managing project contracts, resources, financial performance, and stakeholder relationships, alongside providing quantity surveying support and contributing to business development initiatives. The position requires a strong construction background, sound commercial understanding, and the ability to coordinate various stakeholders to ensure efficient, on-budget project delivery. **What you will do** * **Project, Contract and Resource Management** * Manage and monitor construction contracts, including financial and operational performance. * Assist with project planning, scheduling and resource allocation. * Advise contractors on contractual matters, extensions of time and variations. * Identify contractual irregularities and recommend corrective actions. * Coordinate the procurement of materials, equipment, plant and subcontractor services. * Liaise with project leaders, contractors, suppliers, consultants and principal agents. * Attend site meetings and monitor project progress. * Prepare and submit monthly project reports and action plans. * Monitor project budgets, cash flows, expenditure and financial risks. * Ensure payment certificates, drawdowns and material allocations comply with approved budgets and contractual requirements. * **Quantity Surveying** * Assist with project initiation, feasibility assessments and cost planning. * Prepare preliminary and detailed construction cost estimates. * Review designs and provide value-engineering recommendations. * Assist with procurement strategies and tender documentation. * Prepare bills of quantities, schedules and pricing documents. * Evaluate tenders, negotiate pricing and advise on contractor selection. * Monitor construction costs, variations and financial claims. * Prepare interim and final payment valuations. * Assist with final accounts and project close-out documentation. * **Business Development** * Identify and pursue new business opportunities and potential projects. * Build and maintain relationships with clients, contractors, consultants and industry stakeholders. * Assist with proposals, tenders, bids and presentations. * Attend client meetings, site visits and networking events. * Monitor market trends and identify opportunities for business growth. * Support the expansion of the organisation's market presence. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * A construction-related qualification, preferably a Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field. * Eligibility for professional registration. * Proven management experience within the construction industry. * Strong understanding of construction projects, contracts and project delivery. * Experience in contract administration, project financial management and resource coordination. * Knowledge of quantity surveying principles, cost estimation and tender processes. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant construction software. * Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills. * Excellent planning, organisational and problem-solving abilities. * Ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate different stakeholders. **Who should apply** An experienced professional with a strong construction background and sound commercial understanding, capable of overseeing infrastructure and construction projects from inception to completion. The ideal candidate will have proven management experience within the construction industry, including expertise in project, contract, resource, and financial management, as well as quantity surveying principles. They should possess strong communication, negotiation, planning, organizational, and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to coordinate various stakeholders and manage multiple projects efficiently and within budget. Experience in business development initiatives is also relevant. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/management/other-management/johannesburg/construction-support-manager-id-7614306 Source: jobmail

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