Position: Construction manager – building
Closing date: 08/04/2025
Responsibilities
Job description
- The Construction Manager works onsite monitoring and refining the long range and short-term plans to drive project delivery
- Responsible for directing the day-to-day activities in the field
- Manage and coordinate the flow of communication, control costs, manage and control the schedule, implement and monitor the safety programs
- Verify that the completed work is constructed to a quality level consistent with the requirements of the construction documents
- Review the project in-depth to schedule deliverables and estimate resources.
- Ensure that all civil & infrastructure activities are well planned and coordinated.
- Oversee all onsite and offsite constructions to monitor compliance with building and safety regulations, project specifications.
- Establish and oversee quality control policy and procedures for construction.
- Direct and supervise construction workers and subcontractors.
- Assist in selection and oversee manpower, equipment, and materials to sustain the work efficiency and track inventory.
- Coordinate with PM for procurement of tools and materials to conform to the workloads, plans and schedules.
- Oversee and manage field staff, serving as the lead inspector and providing support to office staff.
- Coordinate with project stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies, to ensure project goals are met.
- Develop and implement project schedules, ensuring timely completion of construction activities.
- Monitor project budgets and control costs, identifying and mitigating potential overruns.
- Review and report on cost submissions and payment certificates prepared by subcontractor for completeness of all necessary information and supporting documentation to substantiate the cost. Identify and request any/all missing documents and review that all supporting documents are properly correlated and cross referenced.
- Request, review and comment on, pricing information and its supporting documents such as but not limited to quotations, purchase orders, invoices, unit price-build-ups, measurement of quantities.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations, quality standards, and contract specifications.
- Review and approve construction submittals, RFIs, and change orders.
- Conduct regular site inspections to assess progress and identify potential issues.
- Prepare and present progress reports to senior management and clients.
- Mentor and develop junior staff members to build a strong, capable team.
- Collaborate with design teams to resolve field issues and implement design changes as needed.
- Manage project documentation, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records are maintained.
- Participate in project planning and risk assessment activities.
- Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices in construction management.
- Plan ahead to prevent problems and resolve any emerging ones.
- Negotiate terms of agreements, assist in drafting contracts and obtain permits and licenses.
- Ensure quality construction standards and the use of proper construction techniques.
- Prepare unit prices benchmarks based on similar and/or analogous items.
- Review and supervise quantities measurement when required.
- Monitor and control efficient use of equipment.
- Utilize effective traffic control techniques to ensure safety of project site workers and those passing through a work zone.
- Implement effective safety measures on site and use safety management techniques to conduct incident investigations, identify deficiencies, and implement effective countermeasures.
Skills And Experience
- Engineering Degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum 15 years’ experience in construction management and construction supervision
- General contractor experience is a plus
- Experience in projects around high raised, residential and commercial development, warehouses and logistic centers.
- Extensive knowledge in AutoCAD
- HSSE Leadership skills
- Fluent English language skills
- Ability to work on-site full time
- Confident and capable individual with strong client focus, able to operate and grow a performing team
How to apply
Qualified candidates who meet the above criteria should send updated resume in PDF format to [email protected] *protected email* by 8 April 2025 with the subject line Construction Manager – Building. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
