SITE MANAGER (with trade certificate)

Our client in the Engineering environment is currently recruiting for a site manager. The specifications and requirements for this position are:

Experience & Training

• Managerial Skills (PLOC).
• Site Management.
• Supervisor Skills.

Qualifications

• Matric.
• ‘’Section 13’’ Tradesman certification.

Computer Literacy

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have extensive knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Accounting software, and Payroll systems.

Job Description

Site managers work on building and construction sites to ensure a project is completed safely, on time, effectively, and within budget, achieving all milestones & set deliverables. The position monitors and directs contractor activities from start to finish and oversees various contractors and subcontractors from site preparation and foundation laying to the final touches. Site managers supervise the process with a critical eye, provide input on selecting and hiring contractors, and serve as a liaison between contractors and clients.

Site managers keep close contact with clients throughout the project’s life cycle, accompany clients during site visits, and answer questions or concerns about the project’s progress. They are also budget-conscious and identify opportunities to save money by reducing wasteful practices or increasing efficiency. The site manager maintains site safety protocols daily on their site visits and ensures contractors and crews work in a safe environment and follow the rules, procedures, and standard operating procedures (SOPs). They work to minimize risk and resolve violations and potential hazards.

Typical Responsibilities/Key Outputs

1. Safety of complete crews.
2. Obtaining of works orders/site instructions per site work.
3. Client relations & interforce.
4. Preparation of quotations for work orders.
5. Risk assessment & method statements (Reading studies).
6. Resource allocation.
7. Risk assessment.
8. People Management.
9. Plant Environmental Management.
10. Measurement (Operational Management Execution & Internal ordering system).
11. Consumables Management (monthly).
12. Daily equipment coordination.
13. People resource & Allocation Management.
14. Acquisition of new business, continuous work orders.
15. Site Quality delivery.
16. Planning & Scheduling for Site activities work & related processes.
17. Procurement of material & equipment to ensure timely delivery and availability on site.

Communication

Communicate (written & verbal) internally and externally on all levels of the company. Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information. Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.

Key Performance Areas:

The operational management of the site is responsible & accountable for:

• Execution of work as per work orders.
• Preparation of measure (monthly increase, verification & confirmation of measure).
• Reporting for over & monthly inspections.
• Financial reporting of Site progress.
• Systems & Process Management.
• Site Legals.
• Organising of transport.
• Liaison with the drawing office to issue drawing for existing & new application.
• Legal compliance – PTO & Governance.
• Set up of planning (tank durations, limitation & execution availability).
• Manage internal ordering system of the site.
• Ensure correct & accurate measurements.
• Client and Mine Communication with Engineers (twice per week & with foreman daily).
• Toolbox, weekly progress meetings & area progress reports.
• Annual ‘Client’ budget Management.