PROJECT MANAGER - HANDOVER

• The Project Manager - Handover is responsible for planning, managing, and delivering the end-to-end project handover process from construction completion through to operational readiness. This role ensures that all contractual, technical, documentation, commissioning, and operational requirements are fully satisfied to achieve a smooth and compliant transition from project delivery to operations and facilities management.

  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop and implement the project handover strategy aligned with project milestones and client requirements.
  • Act as the primary focal point for all handover-related matters.
  • Coordinate with authorities, consultants, contractors, commissioning agents, and FM teams.

  Align all packages to achieve the client hand over target dates

  • Define and manage handover documentation requirements, including Authorities approvals, O&M manuals, as-built drawings, warranties, asset registers, and certifications.
  • Oversee testing, commissioning, and integrated systems testing activities.
  • Support achievement of Practical Completion and Final Completion milestones.
  • Manage defect identification, tracking, and close-out processes.
  • Facilitate the Client Facility management, Customer Relation and Community management teams involvement and training to ensure operational readiness.

  RISK, QUALITY & COMPLIANCE

  • Identify handover-related risks and implement mitigation measures.
  • Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and quality standards.
  • Maintain control over handover quality and readiness within the targeted timelines.

  REPORTING & GOVERNANCE

  • Prepare regular handover progress reports for senior management.
  • Track handover KPIs, milestones, and outstanding actions.
  • Support project close-out, lessons learned, and post-handover reviews.

Desired Candidate Profile

• QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management.
  • 15+ years of experience in construction or project delivery with strong client-side handover experience.
  • Experience on large-scale projects preferred.

  SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

  • Strong stakeholder coordination and communication skills.
  • Excellent documentation control and organizational skills.
  • Detail-oriented with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
  • Ability to manage complex, multi-party handover processes.

  KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

  • Timely achievement of handover milestones.
  • Completeness and acceptance of handover documentation.
  • Smooth transition to operations with minimal post-handover issues.
  • Stakeholder satisfaction.