
Project Manager (Construction)
We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to plan and supervise a construction project from start to finish. They will organize and oversee construction procedures and ensure they are completed in a timely and efficient manner. The Project Manager must be well-versed in all construction methodologies and procedures and able to coordinate a team of professionals of different disciplines to achieve the best results. The ideal candidate will have an analytical mind and great organizational skills. The goal will be to ensure all projects are delivered on time according to requirements and without exceeding budget. Anticipation: to identify problems in advance to prevent them materializing or, where they do materialize, to help overcome them quickly. Interpretation: checking that the contractor fully understands instructions given in words and on drawings, and acting to remove any ambiguity. Reporting: keeping the BDG Committee fully informed on a regular/pre-arranged basis. It also means alerting the architect, Structural and M&E immediately when situations arise which require decisions or actions.
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- Collaborate and ensure communication with consulting engineers and architects etc. to determine the specifications of the project.
- Engage external vendors and negotiate contracts to reach profitable agreements.
- Follow up with permits and licenses from appropriate authorities as directed by the Architect.
- Determine needed resources (manpower, equipment and materials) from start to finish with attention to budgetary limitations
- Plan all construction operations and schedule intermediate phases to ensure deadlines will be met
- Acquire equipment and material and monitor stocks to timely handle inadequacies
- Work with contractors and other staff and allocate responsibilities
- Supervise the work of laborers, mechanics etc. and give them guidance when needed
- Evaluate progress and prepare detailed reports
- Ensure adherence to all health and safety standards and report issues. Check that the work proceeds according to the agreed program of works.
- Submit periodic reports.
- Keep a diary of events, a register of drawings, file of instructions received, with relevant observations.
- Check drawings for errors, discrepancies and divergences and notify the architect.
- Witness tests required by the contractor or instructed by the architect.
- Monitor the application of specified techniques.
- Inform the BDG Committee of non-conforming work.
- Check day work record sheets and record any wastage.
- Co-ordinate site meetings and ensure deliverables are met.
- Record delays and reasons for them.
- Take site photographs regularly and systemically, ensuring that they are date endorsed.
- Proven experience as construction project manager with at least 12 years cognate experience in construction management.
- In-depth understanding of construction procedures and material and project management principles
- Familiarity with quality and health and safety standards
- Good knowledge of MS Office, interpretation of CAD, ARCHICAD and other construction software’s like the Autodesk building system.
- Familiarity with construction/ project management software
- Outstanding communication and negotiation skills
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- A team player with leadership abilities
- BSc/BEng/BA in Architecture or Civil/Structural Engineering or relevant field.
- PMP or equivalent certification will be an advantage.
- Modify any of the designs.
- Incur extra costs.
- Vary procedures specified in the contract.