Project Manager - Construction

Location: Patria De Cebu
Employment Type: Project-Based
Experience: 3–5 years of relevant construction/project management experience
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, or related Engineering field

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, or related Engineering field.
• At least 3–5 years of relevant construction/project management experience.
• Proven experience coordinating construction teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, project scheduling, drawings, specifications, and site operations.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office; knowledge of project scheduling software is an advantage.
• Willing to conduct regular site coordination and project meetings.
• Must be able to commit to the full 1-year fixed-term contract.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, priorities, and project requirements.
• Develop and monitor the overall project programme, construction schedule, milestones, and key activities.
• Track project progress and implement recovery measures where necessary.
• Coordinate and sequence all trades, subcontractors, and work packages.
• Identify potential delays and develop practical solutions to maintain the project schedule.
• Ensure construction activities comply with approved drawings, specifications, and project requirements.

Team & Resource Management

• Lead and coordinate Project Engineers, Site Supervisors, Quantity Surveyors, Architects, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Assign responsibilities and monitor team performance.
• Ensure adequate manpower, equipment, materials, and resources are available.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and effective communication across the project team.

Subcontractor & Supplier Management

• Coordinate subcontractor and supplier appointment and mobilization.
• Monitor productivity, manpower, quality, progress, and programme compliance.
• Address subcontractor delays, coordination issues, variations, claims, and other concerns.
• Ensure subcontractors comply with drawings, specifications, safety requirements, quality standards, and contractual obligations.

Client & Consultant Coordination

• Act as the main coordination point between the client, consultants, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal management.
• Lead regular project and coordination meetings.
• Provide timely project progress reports and updates.
• Manage client requirements, instructions, concerns, and expectations.
• Maintain professional relationships while protecting the company's contractual and commercial interests.

Risk, Quality & Issue Management

• Identify and manage risks related to cost, programme, design, procurement, manpower, quality, safety, and contractual matters.
• Develop mitigation and contingency plans.
• Maintain the project risk and issue register.
• Ensure project issues are properly assigned, followed up, and closed.
• Monitor construction quality and ensure corrective actions are implemented.