Construction Manager – Morupule Coal Mine (MCM)

Morupule Coal Mine (MCM) is located on the outskirts of Palapye, Botswana along the Serowe – Palapye road. The mine currently operates an underground coal mine, and will soon be embarking on a brownfields open cast mine project, adjacent to the underground mine.

The project scope is the development of an open cast coal mine, coal handling and processing plant (CHPP) and associated supporting infrastructure. The mine is currently seeking to recruit suitably qualified and experienced applicants for the following position:

Construction Manager

Main Purpose of the Job

Reporting to the Project Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for all on-site construction management of Contractors.

Main Responsibilities

Main responsibilities will include:

• Perform on-site management and coordination of all Contractors and site personnel
• Execute field construction activities in conformance with project drawings, specifications and cost estimates
• Control project schedule
• Approve contractors method statements
• Manage change management process

• Implement Site Safety and develop a safety culture
• Manage FIDIC contractual commitments including cost, quality and schedule

• Implement a Quality Management system

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

• A Diploma or Degree in Construction or Engineering preferred.

• Must have at least 10 years project construction management experience within a Mining environment
• Self-motivated and strong leadership skills, with the ability to work within the Owners team