Site Agent (Building Construction) Sandton

Key Responsibilities
Site Management

• Take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of construction sites.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise all construction activities.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to specification.
• Develop and implement construction methodologies.
• Manage multiple subcontractors and suppliers.
• Monitor daily site progress and productivity.
• Resolve operational challenges and technical issues on site.
• Ensure compliance with approved construction programmes.

• Coordinate activities between clients, consultants, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Attend and chair site coordination meetings.
• Ensure construction activities align with project schedules.
• Monitor procurement and delivery of materials.
• Coordinate plant, equipment, and labour resources.
• Assist in planning construction sequencing.

• Work closely with the Project Planner to ensure programme compliance.
• Monitor critical path activities.
• Identify delays and implement recovery plans.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress updates.
• Assist in achieving project milestones.

• Ensure all work complies with project specifications, drawings, and applicable standards.
• Conduct regular quality inspections.
• Ensure quality control procedures are implemented.
• Manage snag lists and practical completion requirements.
• Oversee testing and commissioning activities.
• Ensure defects are rectified promptly.

• Ensure full compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 85 of 1993) and Construction Regulations 2014.
• Promote a strong safety culture on site.
• Work closely with the Safety Officer to ensure legal compliance.
• Ensure all employees and subcontractors adhere to site safety procedures.
• Participate in safety meetings and audits.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions where required.

• Assist the Quantity Surveyor with measurement of completed work.
• Monitor labour, plant, and material costs.
• Minimise waste and improve productivity.
• Approve subcontractor work completed.
• Assist in evaluating variations and additional work.
• Monitor project budgets and cost performance.

• Supervise Site Foremen, General Foremen, Supervisors, and subcontractors.
• Allocate work activities efficiently.
• Monitor workforce productivity.
• Manage subcontractor performance and compliance.
• Conduct daily toolbox talks and planning meetings.
• Resolve site disputes and operational issues.

• Maintain accurate site diaries and daily reports.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports.
• Record delays, variations, and site instructions.
• Ensure all project documentation is up to date.
• Monitor drawing revisions and document control.
• Prepare handover documentation upon project completion.

• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Represent the company at site meetings.
• Communicate project progress effectively.
• Address client concerns promptly and professionally.
• Ensure high levels of client satisfaction throughout the project.

• National Diploma or Degree in Construction Management, Building, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Registration with SACPCMP as a Candidate or Professional Construction Manager is highly advantageous.
• Additional project management qualifications will be beneficial.

• Minimum 8–10 years' experience as a Site Agent within the building construction industry.
• Proven experience managing commercial, residential, industrial, retail, healthcare, education, or mixed-use developments.
• Experience working for established building contractors is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple subcontractors and complex construction activities.

• Strong understanding of building construction methods and sequencing.
• Ability to interpret architectural, structural, civil, and MEP drawings.
• Working knowledge of JBCC contracts.
• Knowledge of NEC, GCC, and FIDIC contracts is advantageous.
• Experience using Microsoft Project and/or Primavera P6.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent planning and organisational abilities.
• Sound knowledge of quality management systems and construction standards.

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Commercial awareness.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution abilities.
• Results-driven with a proactive approach.
• Ability to motivate and lead multidisciplinary teams.

• Projects completed on time.
• Adherence to approved construction programmes.
• Budget and cost performance.
• Quality of workmanship.
• Client satisfaction.
• Health and safety compliance.
• Productivity and resource utilisation.
• Subcontractor performance.
• Successful completion of project milestones.
• Reduction of rework and defects.

• Commercial office developments
• Shopping centres and retail developments
• Residential estates and apartment developments
• Industrial buildings and warehouses
• Hospitals and healthcare facilities
• Schools and educational institutions
• High-rise buildings
• Mixed-use developments
• Government and public sector construction projects

• Valid driver's licence and own reliable transport.
• Willingness to travel to project sites throughout Gauteng.
• Ability to work extended hours when project deadlines require.
• Medically fit to work on active construction sites.

• Provident Fund
• Medical Aid (where applicable)
• Annual Leave
• Company laptop and mobile phone (where applicable)
• Professional development and SACPCMP support
• Opportunity to work on major building construction projects throughout Gauteng