Project Manager

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Job Description

• Lead the overall planning and execution of construction projects from commencement through completion and handover.
• Develop and monitor project execution strategies, construction methodologies, and project schedules.
• Establish project objectives, milestones, deliverables, and performance targets.
• Ensure construction activities are carried out in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and project requirements.
• Monitor progress against the approved baseline programme and take corrective actions where required.
• Coordinate with all project stakeholders to ensure smooth and timely execution of works.

• Manage and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, including civil, structural, architectural, MEP, finishing, and other specialist works.
• Coordinate with the Client, Consultant, Architect, PMC, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and statutory authorities.
• Conduct regular project review meetings and monitor action points for timely closure.
• Resolve technical, contractual, commercial, and site-related issues in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure effective communication and coordination between all project functions.

• Monitor project costs and ensure expenditure remains within the approved budget.
• Review project cash flow, budgets, commitments, and cost forecasts.
• Coordinate with the commercial and contracts teams for variations, claims, subcontract management, and payment matters.
• Identify potential cost overruns and implement appropriate cost-control measures.
• Support procurement and commercial teams in vendor and subcontractor negotiations, where required.

• Monitor project progress against approved schedules and contractual milestones.
• Identify delays, constraints, and critical activities and develop recovery plans.
• Ensure timely mobilization of manpower, materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Review and approve detailed work programmes and look-ahead schedules.
• Ensure timely completion of project milestones and overall project handover.

• Ensure construction works comply with approved drawings, specifications, quality standards, and applicable codes.
• Coordinate with the QA/QC team to implement the project quality management plan.
• Monitor inspection and testing activities and ensure timely closure of non-conformances.
• Ensure proper documentation of quality records, inspections, approvals, and testing.
• Drive a culture of quality and continuous improvement across the project.

• Ensure strict compliance with project HSE policies, procedures, and statutory requirements.
• Promote a strong safety culture throughout the project.
• Coordinate with the HSE team to identify risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
• Ensure timely investigation and corrective action for incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions.
• Ensure all project personnel and contractors comply with required safety standards.

• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, project specifications, and agreed deliverables.
• Review contract requirements and identify key risks, obligations, and milestones.
• Support the contracts team in managing variations, extensions of time, claims, and contractual correspondence.
• Maintain professional relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Represent the organization in project meetings and contractual discussions as required.

• Plan and manage project manpower requirements in line with project needs.
• Lead, motivate, and develop the project team to achieve project objectives.
• Allocate responsibilities and monitor performance of project personnel.
• Identify training and development requirements for team members.
• Ensure optimum utilization of manpower, materials, plant, and equipment.

• Identify, assess, and monitor project risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop mitigation and contingency plans for key project risks.
• Monitor potential risks related to cost, schedule, quality, safety, procurement, and contractual matters.
• Escalate critical issues to senior management with appropriate recommendations.

• Prepare and review regular project progress reports for senior management and clients.
• Monitor key project performance indicators related to cost, time, quality, safety, and productivity.
• Ensure timely submission of project reports, dashboards, schedules, and management updates.
• Maintain proper project records and documentation in accordance with company and project requirements.

• Lead the project close-out process and ensure completion of all outstanding works and snags.
• Coordinate testing, commissioning, inspections, and statutory approvals.
• Ensure timely completion of as-built drawings, O&M manuals, warranties, and handover documentation.
• Coordinate final handover of the project to the Client and relevant stakeholders.
• Support final account settlement and project closure activities.

• Project completion within approved schedule and budget.
• Achievement of project milestones.
• Quality performance and reduction in rework and defects.
• HSE performance and compliance.
• Client satisfaction.
• Effective management of contractors and subcontractors.
• Successful management of project risks and variations.
• Timely project handover and close-out.
• Commercial performance and cost control.
• Team productivity and resource optimization.

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related discipline.
• A postgraduate qualification in Project Management or Construction Management is an advantage.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent are desirable.

• Typically 10–20 years of relevant experience in construction and project management, depending on project size and complexity.
• Proven experience in managing large-scale construction projects from inception to completion.
• Experience in managing multidisciplinary teams and coordinating with clients, consultants, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, project planning, contracts, cost control, quality, and HSE requirements.

• Strong project planning and execution skills.
• Leadership and team management.
• Construction and site management expertise.
• Project scheduling and monitoring.
• Cost and budget management.
• Contract and commercial awareness.
• Risk management and problem-solving.
• Client and stakeholder management.
• Negotiation and communication skills.
• Decision-making and conflict resolution.
• Knowledge of construction codes, standards, and statutory requirements.
• Proficiency in project management and scheduling software such as MS Project, Primavera P6, and relevant reporting tools.

• Strong leadership and ownership.
• Result-oriented approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
• Proactive approach to identifying and resolving project issues.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and professionalism.