Senior Building Foreman/Site Agent

SUMMARY:
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.

POSITION INFO:
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

• 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