Senior Project Manager

About the role

The Senior Project Manager provides overall leadership and strategic management of major and/or multiple projects from commencement to completion. The goal is to deliver them safely, within the approved budget and programme, and in line with contractual, technical, quality, QHSSE and statutory requirements. The role oversees project performance, resources, commercial matters, risks, subcontractors and suppliers. It also guides and supports Project Managers and project teams, and keeps strong relationships with clients, consultants and other stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and direction for major and/or multiple projects from commencement to completion.
• Review and monitor project performance against the approved programme, budget, production targets and key objectives, and direct recovery actions where needed.
• Oversee project cost and commercial performance, including budget control, Variation Orders (VO), Extension of Time (EOT), claims, backcharges and other contractual matters, with the relevant departments.
• Ensure effective planning and use of manpower, plant, materials, subcontractors and other resources.
• Ensure projects comply with Company QHSSE requirements, approved drawings, specifications, procedures, contractual obligations and statutory requirements.
• Identify, evaluate and monitor key project risks and opportunities, and make sure mitigation, escalation and follow-up actions are carried out.
• Lead, coach and oversee the performance of Project Managers and project teams, with clear accountability for deliverables.
• Lead communication with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and other key stakeholders, including resolving major project issues.
• Review project progress, cost, manpower, production, programme, risk and VO/EOT/claims reports, and make sure they are submitted on time.
• Conduct periodic project performance reviews, and escalate significant delays, cost risks, contractual issues, QHSSE matters and resource constraints to senior management.

About you

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or another relevant engineering discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in the construction industry, including substantial experience managing major and/or multiple projects and leading project teams.
• Experience in piling, foundation, infrastructure or building projects is preferred.
• Relevant professional certification or membership is an added advantage.
• Strong leadership, strategic planning, decision-making, problem-solving, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Good knowledge of contracts and commercial matters, cost and budget control, risk management, and project planning, scheduling and recovery.
• Experience in coaching, mentoring and managing team performance.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 is an added advantage.