Construction Manager

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Planning & Pre-Development

Collaborate with engineering, design, and procurement teams to review architectural and structural plans, technical specifications, and bill of quantities (BOQ).

Develop comprehensive project master schedules, milestone targets, and resource allocation plans using critical path method (CPM) principles.

Assist in contractor and vendor bidding processes, scope-of-work definition, technical evaluations, and contract negotiations.

2. Construction Execution & Operations

Oversee on-site construction operations, ensuring adherence to engineering standards, safety codes, and approved blueprints.

Monitor day-to-day progress across multiple contractors, trade partners, and internal site teams to mitigate bottlenecks and schedule slippage.

Conduct regular site inspections to evaluate workmanship quality, material compliance, and progress against baseline schedules.

3. Cost & Budget Management

Manage project construction budgets, track capital expenditures, and review monthly progress billings, variation orders (VO), and subcontractor progress claims.

Implement cost-control measures to minimize wastage, rework, and budget overruns without compromising quality or safety specifications.

4. Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment (QHSE)

Enforce strict compliance with local occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations, building codes, and company safety protocols.

Conduct regular safety briefings, site audits, and hazard assessments to maintain a zero-accident work environment.

Establish robust quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) checkpoints prior to structural pouring, structural closures, and final unit turnovers.

5. Stakeholder Management & Reporting

Serve as the primary technical liaison among executive management, project consultants, contractors, government agencies, and internal sales/leasing teams.

Prepare comprehensive weekly and monthly progress reports detailing schedule variance, budget performance, critical risks, and mitigation strategies.

Lead regular site coordination meetings to resolve technical clashes, design gaps, or logistical constraints promptly.

Qualifications & Competencies

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related discipline. A valid professional license (PRC) is required.

Experience: Minimum of 10 to 15 years of progressive experience in construction project management, with at least 4 to 5 years specifically within the real estate development or property construction sector (residential subdivisions, high-rise condominiums, or commercial estates).

Technical Knowledge:

Proficient in reading complex architectural, structural, and MEPFS (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Sanitary) drawings.

Strong mastery of project management tools and estimation software.

Thorough understanding of Philippine construction standards, National Building Code, Fire Code, and local government permitting processes.

Soft Skills: Exceptional leadership, crisis management, negotiation, and cross-functional communication abilities.