Construction Manager

Role & responsibilities

• Lead overall construction and site execution activities from structure to handover.
• Manage civil, finishing, MEP, interiors, faade and specialist works as per approved drawings, quality standards and timelines.
• Plan, monitor and control project schedules, milestones, resources and work fronts.
• Manage contractors, subcontractors, vendors and site execution teams.
• Coordinate with architects, consultants, PMC, MEP and other stakeholders to resolve technical and site issues.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety and construction standards.
• Monitor manpower, materials, equipment and support cost control and resource optimisation.
• Identify delays/risks and implement recovery plans and corrective actions.
• Lead and mentor the site engineering and execution team.
• Maintain project documentation, progress reports and coordination records.
• Coordinate testing, commissioning, snagging and final project handover.

Required Experience

• 20+ years of construction/project execution experience, preferably Civil Engineering background.
• Strong hands-on experience in large-scale construction and site management.
• Experience managing multiple contractors, consultants and large site teams.
• Experience in hotels, commercial/office, Grade-A offices, premium developments or large-format retail preferred.
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, sequencing, quality, safety, planning and MEP coordination.
• Proven experience managing projects from structure through finishes and final handover.

Key Competencies

• Strong on-site execution and construction management capability
• Excellent leadership and team-management skills
• Strong contractor and subcontractor management
• Good knowledge of civil construction methodologies
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural and MEP drawings
• Strong planning, coordination and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to take quick and practical decisions at site
• Strong focus on quality, safety, timelines and productivity
• Ability to work under pressure and meet demanding project deadlines
• High level of ownership, accountability and commitment

Key expectation: The candidate must have strong ground-level construction execution experience, team leadership capability and the ability to drive contractors and site teams to achieve project milestones.