Construction Site Agent, Midrand

We are seeking to employ a Construction Site Agent to lead turnkey sanitation projects. The role involves planning, coordinating, budgeting, and managing the construction of projects from inception to completion. They are required to handle all aspects of project coordination and execution and will be responsible for ensuring that the project objectives are met in terms of quality, timelines and budget. Additionally, the Construction Site Agent will be responsible for stakeholder management, which will include regular communication and ensuring that all commercial commitments are met.

Responsibilities and Duties

The Site Agent is required to handle all aspects of project coordination and execution. He / She will be responsible for ensuring the project objectives are met in terms of quality, timelines and budget. Additionally, the Site Agent will be responsible for client management, which will include regular communication and ensuring all commercial commitments are met.

Developing detailed project plans (MS Project), scopes, objectives and managing project progress to meet deadlines and milestones

Ensuring resource availability and allocation

Delivering every project on time within budget and scope.

Client management and clear written and verbal communication skill are a must

Strong commercial understanding to ensure financial condition of the project is accurately monitored and reported

Ability to manage a number of projects simultaneously

Problem solving skill and risk anticipation a must

Engineering Contracts Management (FIDIC, NEC, JBCC, GCC)

Client Satisfaction

Coordinate internal resources and contractors for flawless execution of project

Ensure all projects are delivered on time, within the budget and scope and of an extremely high quality

Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs

Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques

Report and elevate to management as needed

Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders

Implement the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act and any recommendations from audits carried out within the project environment

Desired Experience&Qualification

5 Years site agent experience in water and sanitation construction projects

5 years experience in project management with a good understanding of project execution, preferably with some exposure to engineering contracting models

Basic level MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Power Point skills required

Intermediary MS Excel and MS Project skills required

A bachelors degree (Bsc. Or B.Tech) or similar in the built environment (Civil, Construction Management or Chemical)

Must be able to manage financial budgets

Proven track record in managing construction projects in water and sanitation

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