Construction Project Manager

Recruitment Matters Africa Pvt Ltd

Job Location:

Harare - Zimbabwe

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 08-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are looking for a Construction Project Manager that can coordinate and supervise project work in a standalone manner with day to day minimal assistance to join our clients team.

Salary:

Negotiable

Responsibilities:

Pre-construction planning: Works with the senior management and the supply chain to assist with developing the project planning method statement and preliminary base line construction schedule.
Site leadership: Acts as the commander in chief taking ownership of the site and instilling confidence and discipline among all site personnel and the wider site supply chain. Creates an environment that is professional friendly collaborative and progressive and observes the companys work ethic and Standard of Performance.
Site planning: Ensures that short term look ahead plans and schedules including resources and contractor resources are planned coordinated and communicated with senior management
consultants and contractors.
Site supervision & coordination: Overseeing daily construction activities to ensure alignment with design schedule and safety standards. Coordinating between contractors suppliers and consultants.
Progress monitoring: Tracking work completed vs. planned. Identifying delays and recommending corrective actions. Ensuring resources planned vs actual are reconciled and corrective actions taken.
Quality Control: Liaising with senior managers and the supply chain to ensure a quality control plan is initiated agreed communicated and functionally operational on the site. Conducting and coordinating inspections and ensuring work meets specifications and standards. Managing non-conformance reports (NCRs) and corrective actions.
HSE management coordination and compliance: Enforcing safety protocols and conducting regular site safety walks. Leading or participating in safety briefings and incident investigations.
Client & stakeholder liaison: Acting as the on-site representative for the client or consulting firm.
Problem solving & issue resolution: Addressing technical or logistical issues on-site. Coordinating with design teams for clarifications or changes.
Risk management: Work with senior management consultants and contractors to identify and mitigate risks and maintain the project risk register.
Documentation and reporting: Maintaining accurate site records logs and reports. Ensuring documentation is up to date and accessible.
Contractor performance evaluations: Assessments of contractor compliance productivity and quality.

Key Skills:

Construction Site Management: Knowledge of construction methods sequencing and logistics.
Project Scheduling tools: Proficiency in MS Project.
Quality Assurance and safety compliance: Understanding of QA/QC procedures and HSE regulations.
Technical drawing interpretation: Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings.
Communication Skills: Clear verbal and written communication with stakeholders at all levels.
Negotiation and Conflict Resolution: Ability to mediate disputes and negotiate with contractors and suppliers.
Team Collaboration: Works effectively with multidisciplinary teams on-site and off-site.
Time Management: Prioritizes tasks and manages time efficiently under tight deadlines.
Decision-Making: Makes informed decisions quickly especially in high-pressure situations

Qualifications:

Diploma or Degree in any built environment qualification preferably in the construction management /site management sphere but including related engineering disciplines.

We are looking for a Construction Project Manager that can coordinate and supervise project work in a standalone manner with day to day minimal assistance to join our clients team. Salary: Negotiable Responsibilities: Pre-construction planning: Works with the senior management and the su...