Candidate Construction Manager – High-End Residential

About the role

An award‑winning national residential property developer is seeking a SACPCMP‑registered Candidate Construction Manager to lead high‑end residential projects in the Cape Winelands region. This hands‑on, site‑based position will oversee all wetwork activities, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and budget targets are met.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise all wetwork trades, including foundations, brickwork, plastering, screeding and tiling.
• Plan construction activities, manage subcontractors, materials and work programmes.
• Review drawings, specifications and variation orders before construction starts.
• Ensure accurate site setting‑out and coordinate engineer inspections at critical stages.
• Monitor workmanship, quality, progress and compliance with company standards.
• Complete and review quality‑assurance inspections and construction checklists.
• Track plant utilisation and provide regular progress reports to site management.
• Promote and enforce Health & Safety compliance, including toolbox talks and PPE requirements.

Required profile

• SACPCMP registration as a Candidate Construction Manager (or higher) is essential.
• 3 to 6 years of construction management experience on high‑end residential developments.
• Proven hands‑on experience managing wetwork trades.
• Matric (Grade 12) qualification; a Building Diploma, Construction Management qualification or recognised trade qualification is advantageous.
• Valid driver’s licence and reliable transport.

Required skills

• SACPCMP registration
• Construction management
• Wetwork trades coordination
• Site setting‑out
• Quality‑assurance inspections

What we offer

• Highly competitive salary package