Project Manager

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1. Job Summary The Project Manager is responsible for the overall planning, management, coordination, and successful delivery of industrial building construction projects from project commencement through to completion and handover.

As the Main Contractor's representative, the Project Manager shall lead and coordinate the project team, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and relevant stakeholders to ensure that the project is delivered safely, within the approved budget and project schedule, and in accordance with the required quality standards, contractual obligations, and statutory requirements.

2. Key Responsibilities A. Project Planning and Management

• Lead the overall planning, execution, monitoring, and control of the project from commencement to completion.
• Develop and implement the master project schedule, construction programme, procurement schedule, and manpower deployment plan.
• Establish project objectives, milestones, deliverables, and performance targets in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions to address delays, resource constraints, and construction challenges.
• Coordinate project activities to ensure effective integration of civil, structural, architectural, and M&E works.

B. Construction and Site Operations

• Oversee daily construction activities to ensure works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and construction programmes.
• Coordinate with the Construction Manager, Site Engineers, Project Engineers, Safety personnel, QA/QC personnel, and subcontractors to ensure smooth site operations.
• Review construction methodologies, work sequences, temporary works requirements, and site logistics arrangements.
• Resolve technical and construction-related issues in coordination with consultants, designers, and relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure proper coordination of industrial building components, including foundations, reinforced concrete structures, structural steelwork, roofing, cladding, floor slabs, loading areas, and building services installations, as applicable.

C. Contract and Commercial Management

• Administer the main contract and monitor compliance with contractual obligations, specifications, and project deliverables.
• Work closely with the Quantity Surveyor and commercial team on cost control, budget monitoring, variation orders, progress claims, and final accounts.
• Review subcontractor scopes, quotations, claims, and variations to ensure compliance with project requirements and contractual provisions.
• Identify potential commercial risks, cost overruns, and contractual issues, and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
• Manage contractual correspondence, extension-of-time submissions, delay notifications, and other relevant claims in coordination with the commercial team.

D. Project Schedule and Cost Control

• Monitor actual progress against the approved construction programme and identify critical-path activities and potential delays.
• Prepare regular progress reports, management updates, and recovery plans where required.
• Control project expenditure and ensure that construction activities are carried out within the approved project budget.
• Coordinate procurement and delivery of materials, equipment, and long-lead items to meet project milestones.
• Optimise manpower, equipment, materials, and subcontractor resources to improve productivity and project performance.

E. Quality Assurance and Quality Control

• Ensure that all construction works comply with approved drawings, technical specifications, applicable standards, and project quality requirements.
• Implement and monitor the project quality management plan, inspection and test plans, and relevant quality procedures.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, site audits, and the closure of non-conformance reports.
• Ensure proper documentation of inspections, testing records, as-built drawings, and quality records.
• Drive timely rectification of defects and ensure that completed works meet the required acceptance criteria.

F. Workplace Safety, Health and Environmental Management

• Ensure compliance with applicable workplace safety and health legislation, environmental regulations, and project-specific safety requirements.
• Work closely with the Workplace Safety and Health team to implement safe work procedures, risk assessments, permit-to-work systems, and site safety plans.
• Monitor subcontractors' compliance with safety requirements and ensure that unsafe practices are promptly addressed.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure that incidents, near misses, and safety concerns are properly reported, investigated, and resolved.
• Ensure appropriate environmental controls, housekeeping, waste management, and site access arrangements are maintained.

G. Stakeholder and Team Management

• Lead, motivate, and manage the project team to achieve project objectives and performance targets.
• Coordinate with the client, consultants, architects, engineers, authorities, subcontractors, and suppliers on project-related matters.
• Chair project coordination and progress meetings and ensure that action items are followed up and closed out.
• Maintain effective communication between site operations, design teams, procurement, commercial teams, and senior management.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and resolve project issues professionally and promptly.

H. Design Coordination and Statutory Compliance

• Coordinate design submissions, shop drawings, technical submissions, material approvals, and requests for information.
• Monitor design development and resolve discrepancies or clashes between architectural, structural, civil, and M&E disciplines.
• Ensure that required permits, inspections, approvals, and statutory submissions are coordinated with the relevant consultants and authorities.
• Coordinate the implementation of design changes and assess their impact on cost, programme, quality, and construction methodology.
• Ensure that works comply with applicable building regulations, authority requirements, and contractual specifications.

I. Testing, Commissioning and Project Handover

• Plan and coordinate testing, commissioning, integrated systems testing where applicable, and inspections for project completion.
• Ensure timely completion of outstanding works, defects rectification, and punch-list items.
• Coordinate the preparation and submission of as-built drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, warranties, test certificates, and handover documentation.
• Manage practical completion, client handover, and the defects liability period in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Ensure that all contractual deliverables are completed and the project is formally closed out.

4. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) The Project Manager will be assessed based on the following key performance indicators:

• Project Schedule: Achievement of agreed project milestones and completion dates.
• Cost Control: Delivery of the project within the approved budget and effective management of variations and costs.
• Quality Performance: Compliance with specifications, inspection requirements, and reduction of defects and rework.
• Safety Performance: Compliance with safety requirements and effective prevention of workplace incidents.
• Productivity: Effective utilisation of manpower, materials, equipment, and subcontractor resources.
• Commercial Performance: Timely management of progress claims, variations, contractual notices, and final accounts.
• Stakeholder Satisfaction: Effective coordination and communication with the client, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Project Close-Out: Timely completion of testing, commissioning, handover documentation, and defects rectification.

Note: The Project Manager is accountable for the overall project delivery and shall exercise the necessary authority to coordinate resources, manage project risks, resolve issues, and ensure that the project meets its contractual, financial, technical, quality, safety, and schedule objectives.

Requirements

The role requires strong leadership, technical knowledge, commercial awareness, and effective project management skills, particularly in industrial building construction involving civil and structural works, architectural works, and mechanical and electrical (M&E) services.

3. Job Requirements and Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Typically 8–12 years of relevant experience in the construction industry, with substantial experience managing building construction projects.
• Proven experience as a Project Manager or in a senior project management role with a main contractor.
• Experience in industrial building projects such as factories, warehouses, manufacturing facilities, logistics centres, or other large-scale industrial developments.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, project planning, contract administration, cost control, and construction management.
• Good understanding of civil and structural works, architectural works, structural steelwork, and M&E coordination.
• Familiarity with construction programmes and project management software such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or equivalent tools.
• Knowledge of applicable building regulations, statutory requirements, workplace safety, and quality management systems.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders, subcontractors, and project priorities under tight deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project reporting tools.

5. Core Competencies

• Strong project leadership and team management.
• Excellent planning, organisational, and time management skills.
• Sound technical and construction management knowledge.
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management.
• Proactive risk identification and problem-solving.
• Ability to make timely decisions and take ownership of project outcomes.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, cost efficiency, and timely project delivery.

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JOB DESCRIPTION · Project Manager – Industrial Building Construction (Main Contractor) *Department: Project / Construction Position: Project Manager Reports To: Chief Operating Officer Employment Type:** Full-time

6. Working Conditions

• Primarily site-based, with regular coordination meetings at the project site, client offices, and consultant offices as required.
• Responsible for overseeing construction activities and coordinating project teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• May be required to work extended hours or weekends to meet critical project milestones and construction deadlines.