Project Manager

Role & responsibilities

• Take complete ownership of end-to-end civil construction and renovation activities from mobilization to project handover.
• Review drawings, BOQs, specifications, site conditions, and project requirements before and during execution.
• Develop detailed project execution plans, schedules, manpower plans, and material requirements.
• Manage day-to-day site execution, including demolition, civil works, masonry, plastering, flooring, waterproofing, painting, false ceiling, faade, external works, and other renovation activities.
• Coordinate with architects, structural consultants, MEP consultants, contractors, vendors, suppliers, and client representatives.
• Plan and monitor the work of civil contractors, subcontractors, and site teams.
• Ensure execution is as per approved drawings, specifications, BOQ, quality standards, and construction methodology.
• Monitor project progress against the baseline schedule and take corrective action to avoid delays.
• Manage procurement and timely availability of materials, manpower, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Check measurements, contractor bills, variations, extra items, and quantities before certification.
• Identify project risks, construction issues, and site constraints and resolve them proactively.
• Maintain strict control over project costs, variations, wastage, and resource utilization.
• Conduct regular site meetings and prepare daily/weekly/monthly progress reports.
• Ensure proper coordination between civil, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, fire-fighting, interiors, and other services.
• Supervise testing, inspections, snag rectification, finishing works, and final handover.
• Ensure compliance with site safety procedures, statutory requirements, and quality-control processes.
• Maintain project documentation including drawings, RFIs, approvals, work orders, inspection records, measurements, and as-built information.
• Coordinate final completion, snagging, documentation, and handover to the client.

Preferred candidate profile

• Degree/Diploma in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• 10 years of relevant experience in commercial construction, renovation, fit-out, or refurbishment projects.
• Strong hands-on experience in site execution and project management.
• Experience managing multiple contractors and subcontractors.
• Strong understanding of BOQ, estimation, billing, rate analysis, quantity measurement, and cost control.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, and MEP drawings.
• Strong knowledge of construction materials, methods, sequencing, and quality standards.
• Good project scheduling and coordination skills.
• Proficiency in MS Project / Primavera, AutoCAD, Excel, and project reporting tools.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage a project from pre-construction through completion and handover.