Company Overview:
Our client is a growing operations and renovations company focused on delivering high-quality building refurbishment, maintenance, and renovation services. We pride ourselves on craftsmanship, safety, and client satisfaction in every project.
Position Summary:
As Construction Foreman (Building Renovations), you will lead renovation projects from start to finish. You will be responsible for supervising a small to medium-sized crew, coordinating trades, ensuring that projects meet quality, safety, budget, and schedule requirements. Your technical expertise in renovation works and hands-on leadership will be critical in delivering successful outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee and direct day-to-day operations on renovation sites, including supervising subcontractors and labourers.
- Read, interpret, and work from drawings, plans, and specifications; ensure that renovation works match design intent.
- Plan, organize, schedule, and assign tasks to crew members and subcontractors; ensure materials, tools, and equipment needed are procured and available.
- Ensure work is done safely and in compliance with safety regulations and company policies. Enforce use of PPE and ensure all team members follow safety protocols.
- Monitor project progress; report on milestones, bottlenecks, or delays; suggest and implement corrective actions.
- Maintain high standards of workmanship; ensure finish quality, attention to detail, and client specifications are met.
- Conduct quality inspections throughout construction; catch and remedy defects early.
- Coordinate with site managers, project managers, and clients to clarify scope, requirements, and any changes.
- Keep accurate records: daily logs, progress reports, labor and material usage, time sheets.
- Manage on-site resources efficiently to stay within budgets and timelines.
- Assist with issue resolution (e.g. unexpected structural issues, client change requests) in a pragmatic and resourceful manner.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in building renovations, including hands-on work and supervisory experience.
- Strong technical knowledge of building systems, finishes, structural elements, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, plaster, tiling, painting, etc.
- Ability to read and work from drawings and specifications.
- Good leadership, team-management, and communication skills.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, flexible and adaptive.
- Strong organizational skills, able to prioritize tasks and manage multiple workflows.
- Good understanding of safety procedures on renovation sites and compliance with legislation.
- Valid driver’s license; ability to travel to multiple sites.
Desirable / Preferred:
- Prior experience working with renovation of commercial properties or fast food building and renovations.
- Knowledge of budgeting, cost estimations, and materials procurement.
- Fluency in Afrikaans or other local languages (for communication on site) is a plus.
- Experience with client-facing work, understanding client expectations in finish and timeliness.
What Our Client Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits.
- Supportive work environment with opportunity for professional growth.
- Projects that allow variety and technical challenge.
- A stable company with commitment to quality and long-term client relationships.