Our Values
Safety - Everybody goes home without harm at the end of the day
Sustainability - We act today with the future in mind
Relationships - Committed to creating and maintaining long-term relationships
People - We equip, inspire and empower our people to be their best
Creative - Creating solutions to meet our customer's needs
Excellence - Committed to getting it right the first time
Fair Return - Reward for all commensurate with the value delivered
Integrity - Honesty, respect and equitable treatment for all, without compromise
Position Description - Construction/Site Managers
MAJOR OBJECTIVES
- Responsible for the management of all construction activities of the Project.
- Responsible for engineering, scheduling, costs, industrial relations, safety, environmental and quality aspects of the Project.
- Required to maintain harmonious relations with the client and a good public image of McConnell Dowell.
- Adherence to the McConnell Dowell Integrated Management System and Project Execution Plan.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Promote total job safety and environmental awareness by employees, subcontractors and all persons in the job vicinity and stress to all employees and subcontractors the importance top management attaches to safety and the environment.
- Ensure that safe, environmentally acceptable working methods and practices are implemented and that sufficient plant and equipment is made available, properly operated and maintained, to facilitate proper access and enable any operation to be carried out safely.
- Organise and coordinate construction activities in accordance with construction schedules so as to complete the works on time whilst constantly monitoring the status of planning, safety, environmental and quality activities.
- Continual interaction and on-site contact with subordinate staff and, where necessary, weekly employees, to ensure efficient and productive field activities.
- Ensure all activities relating to quality are performed in compliance with the requirements of the relevant specifications, codes and standards, which form part of the contract.
- Select subcontractors and suppliers based on an evaluation of their ability to meet the specified requirements including those for safety, quality and environmental and ensure compliance with same.
- Ensure that all subcontractors are advised of their obligations under applicable legislation, codes of practice, the Project Execution Plan and all conditions set out in the contractual documents, and that those obligations are met.
- Ensure that all personnel are inducted in their roles and responsibilities in accordance with the requirements of the Project Execution Plan and all attachments.
- Control and motivate the workforce and manage the employee disciplinary process as necessary.
ANCILLARY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Timely submittal of financial reports, job progress reports and other site performance information as requested by the Company and the Client.
- Ordering/Purchasing of materials in accordance with planned delivery dates as required by the Construction Schedule.
- Procurement and utilisation of plant resources in an efficient manner.
- Promotion of a professional image of the Company’s operations and maintenance of a harmonious relationship with the Client and/or his/her representative in the execution of the contract.
COMPETENCIES
- Industry relevant tertiary qualifications.
- Minimum 8 years engineering experience in construction with minimum 2 years in leadership position.
- Competent in understanding and promoting HS&E imperatives and IMS procedures.
- Proven record in planning, organising and leading a diverse labour force.
- Sound negotiation and problem solving skills, clear communication verbal and written.
- Manages to timeframes, cost conscious, and achievement driven.