Construction Manager

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee that all work is performed in accordance with approved manuals and procedures.
• Oversee that the project is constructed and documented in accordance with the contract documents and good engineering practices.
• Provide technical support to Project Director and be responsible for developing and maintaining project cost/change controls, and project budget and accounting records.
• Performs change order estimating and assists the Project Manager in change order negotiations.
• Coordinates and monitors schedule and in compliance with codes, within time, cost, quality assurance, safety and environmental conformance to contribute to the efficiency of projects in the execution phase.
• Managing and reviewing the progress of contractors construction schedules.
• Review weekly and monthly reports on the status and progress of the contracts, including project costs and potential changes.
• Report the status of projects to Management.
• Attend all progress and quality client meetings as and when required.
• A safety leader through example, words, and compliance.
• Oversee construction quality assurance.
• Capable for making sound and accurate judgments based on available information.
• Oversee and supervise on-site construction and installation of civil works.
• Supervise and monitor civil subcontractors in order to meet technical, quality and compliance requirements as set forth in civil drawings, specifications and schedule.
• Secure the civil works implementation of contractual obligation from the contractor.
• Detect possible civil works quality problems prior or during the works and proceed in problem solving by coordinating with Site Manager.
• Create reports to monitor and track civil activities relating to project schedule through daily and weekly plans, logs and reports.
• Assist on-site construction team in resolving technical or engineering issues with vendors and contractors relating to civil disciplines.
• Assess and determine the actual progress on site based on approved schedule.
• Responsible for all safety related construction activities; follows approved safety specifications formally records non-conformance and attends all relevant safety meetings.
• Able to have a conscientious attitude toward controlling job costs

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

• Bachelors or Master of Engineering in Civil will be an advantage.
• Additional degree or diploma in Construction Management is preferable.
• 12-15 years of project construction and engineering experience required.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer at with recognised professional bodies.
• Registered with a Project and Construction Management Professional body as a Professional Contracts Manager.
• Working knowledge of Build smart and CCS.
• Working knowledge of JBCC, GCC, FIDIC and NEC forms of contract.
• Experience with large infrastructure construction sites and mega multi-year projects.
• Knowledge of construction and engineering related processes, as well as industry practices.
• Knowledge of the roles and interdependence between the contractor, designer, owner, and construction manager.
• Effective computer skills including proficient use of Word, Excel, and Outlook and PowerPoint software required, and project management.

COMPETENCIES

• Tact and diplomacy.
• Excellent communicator both written and oral.
• Ability to build and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to read and comprehend technical drawings and blueprints.
• Ability to demonstrate the competencies of achieving results, initiative,
• Able to work as independently as well as part of a team.
• Approach every query / task with an open mind.
• Diligent with great attention to detail.
• Numerical orientation.
• Analytical ability.