Project Manager - Construction

Job Purpose

The Construction Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, executing, and successfully delivering construction projects within approved scope, budget, schedule, quality, health and safety, and regulatory requirements. The role provides overall leadership to project teams, contractors, consultants, suppliers, and other stakeholders from project initiation through to completion and handover.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Management

• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource requirements.
• Define project scope, deliverables, milestones, and timelines.
• Coordinate all project activities from mobilisation through to completion.
• Monitor project progress against approved plans and provide regular status reports.
• Identify project risks and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.

 Construction & Site Management

• Oversee day-to-day construction activities and ensure work is executed according to approved drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate contractors, subcontractors, consultants, suppliers, and site teams.
• Ensure construction activities comply with project specifications, building standards, and contractual requirements.
• Monitor productivity, materials, equipment, labour, and site resources.
• Resolve construction-related issues and coordinate corrective actions.

 Procurement & Contract Management

• Coordinate procurement of construction materials, equipment, and services.
• Participate in contractor and supplier selection and evaluation.
• Manage contracts and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Monitor supplier and contractor performance.
• Maintain proper project documentation and records.

 Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary project coordination point for clients, consultants, contractors, government authorities, and other stakeholders.
• Organise and lead project progress meetings.
• Provide clients and management with regular project updates.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and resolve project-related concerns.

Risk & Compliance Management

• Identify, assess, and monitor project risks.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation and contingency plans.
• Ensure all necessary permits, approvals, inspections, and statutory requirements are obtained.
• Maintain accurate project records and documentation.