Senior Building Foreman/Site Agent

Strand
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Construction
Benefits: vehicle
Reference: SW006194/ML2

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Employer: Helderberg Personnel cc

My client, based in Strand, Western Cape, a leading construction company in the residential and commercial field, is seeking to employ an experienced Senior Building Foreman / Site Agent with 10+ years of hands-on experience in the construction industry to join their team.

Requirements:

N6 Diploma in Building / Construction
Minimum of 10 years’ experience within the construction industry
Valid driver’s licence
Strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to liaise professionally with contractors, clients, architects, and engineers
Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural drawings
Strong budgeting and financial management skills to ensure projects remain profitable and within client budgets
Proven experience in managing subcontractors, labour teams, and site logistics
Ability to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget
Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve challenges that arise during the construction process

Duties will include, but not limited to:

Managing and supervising site labour, subcontractors, and plant
Ensuring the accurate and timely progress of construction work as directed by the Site Agent
Coordinating and managing daily site operations
Managing and controlling site tools, materials, and equipment
Conducting regular safety inspections and ensuring strict compliance with health and safety regulations
Monitoring construction quality standards and ensuring work is completed to specification
Checking, compiling, and preparing site progress reports and documentation
Supporting the preparation and coordination of site drawings, reports, and project documentation
Ensuring the commercial performance of the contract is optimized
Overseeing project budgets to ensure construction activities remain financially viable
Working closely with architects and engineers to identify requirements such as utility connections and technical specifications
Establishing and enforcing site standards, procedures, and safety protocols
Accompanying clients during site visits, providing progress updates and addressing project-related queries
Ensuring projects are delivered to the required quality standards and without defects
Maintaining awareness of industry developments, regulations, and best practices

Only candidates residing within the Western Cape area will be considered for this position
In return a highly competitive salary is on offer

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About Helderberg Personnel cc

Based in Somerset West, Helderberg Personnel was established in 1998. The company initially started doing placements in the Helderberg Basin and over the years expanded nationally. Our background has proved to be invaluable in providing a high standard of recruitment, screening, evaluation and placement of candidates.

Our Value proposition:
The true value proposition of the Helderberg Personnel brand is our commitment to attending to our clients’ needs, culture and values and to ensure that, through comprehensive interviews with candidates, the overall match is determined to ensure a long term relationship. The identity of the client remains confidential at all times. We understand that our function is to ensure that the candidate must become a strategic partner to a business instead of a mere employee. Helderberg Personnel has achieved a steady growth over the last years and we have evolved into one of the leading agencies in the region. We have made placements cross functional, cross industry and up to senior management level.