Manager - Projects

Job Purpose The job holder will be responsible for managing and executing assigned projects to ensure successful delivery within the approved scope, timeline, budget, and quality standards. The role ensures all projects are delivered in alignment with company objectives, agreed design specifications, and established processes, while maintaining effective coordination among internal teams, consultants, and contractors.

Key Accountabilities

• Initiate Job Requisition to procure services and works in coordination with different departments.
• Support Project Lead with Project Management strategy and Project delivery activities for Company projects to ensure that they meet strategic plan.
• Oversee the execution of projects, ensuring all parties fulfill their contractual responsibilities and adhere to the defined project scope.
• Manage the approved project schedule, closely monitoring critical path activities to guarantee timely delivery and proactively address potential delays.
• Track project costs, timelines, and overall progress, providing consistent status updates and detailed reports to key stakeholders.
• Ensure all necessary NOCs and permits from local authorities are available to ensure compliance and uninterrupted project execution.
• Lead and review contractor claims and interim payment applications in line with contract terms, ensuring project expenditures remain within the approved budget.
• Evaluate on-site performance of consultants and contractors, enforcing adherence to project standards, quality benchmarks, and departmental targets.
• Collaborate with the Operations team to facilitate seamless handover of infrastructure and landscaping works, ensuring all operational and functional requirements are fulfilled for sustainable use.
• Coordinate with the Defects Liability Period (DLP) team to ensure smooth unit handovers and completion of final snagging to the satisfaction of all parties.
• Analyze information and ensure that reports are consolidated for management review.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and global best practices in project management and real estate development.

Key Performance Indicators

• Manage project cash flow and budget adherence, including schedule and cost controls.
• Ensure timely progress according to approved plans and schedules.
• Comply with policies, safety standards, and maintain proper project documentation.
• Implement and monitor QA/QC plans to maintain quality standards.

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications and Knowledge:

• Bachelor’s / master’s degree in Civil Engineering/ architectural engineering/

Construction

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification – preferred
• Understanding of industry-specific delivery standards and technologies, statutory,

regulatory, and quality compliance requirements relevant to project delivery.

Minimum Experience (number of years):

• Min of 8-10+ years experience, including 2-4 years of experience in a senior

leadership/project lead role - managing large-scale/ multi-disciplinary projects and

teams.

• Preferably 2+ years of experience with a developer.

Job Specific Skills:

• Construction Management
• Project Management skills

Core Competencies

Execution & Delivery Result oriented, ensures operational excellence in areas of responsibility and delivers best results. Takes active ownership of problems and provide timely and result focused solutions. Remains outcome-driven.

Accountability Take ownership of responsibility and be responsible for the consequences of work output.

Team Work & Collaboration Fosters a culture of trust, collaboration and support. Works collaboratively both within one’s own function and across functions to achieve Company goals. Effective Communication Communicates clearly and effectively (both verbal and written). Communicates timely and responsively. Seeks feedback and provides feedback. Encourages open discussion and dialogue.

Innovation Drives self and encourage others to actively look beyond boundaries for new insights and opportunities for success.

Customer Service Orientation Develop and maintain strong external and internal customer relationships by identifying and anticipating customer needs and responding to them by maintaining long term relationship.