Construction Manager B - Civil

Job purpose

To manage the construction process from the conceptual development stage through final construction, making sure that the project gets completed on time and within budget, and that the project result meets the client's requirements regarding technical standards and safety codes.

Roles & responsibilities

• Manage staff and activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of the structures.
• Review the technical specifications to determine appropriate construction methods.
• Ensure that materials and equipment are delivered on time and that construction resources are used well and within budget.
• Cooperate with Scheduling, Technical Office, Quality Control and Safety to set effective work procedures during construction.
• Follow up with the Planning Department and sub-contractors on schedules within the project master schedule and solve related problems.
• Manage the availability of all resources (equipment, manpower, material) to meet project deadlines and budget.
• Manage the selection of trade sub-contractors and general contractors; monitor their work, develop their performance and solve related problems.
• Coordinate with the technical office on execution means and technical problems in shop drawings; manage negotiation and study of subcontractor modification suggestions.
• Take necessary actions to deal with delays, bad weather or emergencies at the construction site.
• Evaluate construction methods and determine cost-effectiveness of plans.
• Direct and guide the construction team on health, safety and environment, quality, productivity, costs, time and resource utilization.
• Coordinate with the Project Control, Quality Control and Safety managers on the project schedule, quality plan and safety plan.
• Attend consultant or client meetings to identify requirements and clarify obstacles; coordinate with the Technical Office Manager on client and subcontractor invoices.
• Ensure that work is completed on schedule and budget within quality and safety standards, and in accordance with company HSE policies.

Reporting

Reports to the Project Manager; subordinates include Senior Engineers, Site Team Leaders and Supervisors.

Minimum qualifications & requirements

• BSc Engineering.
• 12+ years of experience.
• Project Management certificate (preferable).
• Good English; Microsoft Office; Primavera (preferable).