Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Project Planning & Initiation

Develop comprehensive project plans including scope, schedule (CPM/Gantt), budget, resource allocation, and risk registers.

Review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, BOQs, and contract documents prior to project commencement.

Establish project governance frameworks, communication plans, and reporting structures.

Coordinate pre-construction surveys, site investigations, and permit acquisition processes.

Construction Execution & Site Management

Direct day-to-day field operations, supervising site engineers, foremen, and subcontractors to ensure work proceeds per approved plans.

Monitor construction progress against milestones; proactively identify and resolve schedule deviations.

Manage procurement of materials and equipment in coordination with the supply chain team.

Conduct regular site inspections and technical reviews to verify compliance with design and specifications.

Commercial & Contract Management

Administer project contracts (FIDIC, NEC, or bespoke) including variation orders, claims, and dispute resolution.

Prepare and submit monthly progress claims, cost reports, and forecasts (EAC/ETC).

Evaluate and negotiate subcontractor and supplier agreements in accordance with company policies.

Identify scope changes and process variation orders in a timely manner to protect project margins.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

Ensure all activities comply with the company's Quality Management System (QMS) and applicable codes (ACI, ASTM, BS, EN, local standards).

Champion a zero-incident safety culture; enforce HSE policies, conduct toolbox talks, and investigate incidents.

Maintain all project documentation including RFIs, submittals, NCRs, and inspection test plans (ITPs).

Liaise with third-party inspectors, client engineers, and regulatory authorities during audits and sign-offs.

Stakeholder & Client Relations

Act as the single point of contact for the client; chair progress meetings and issue formal minutes of meeting (MOM).

Manage expectations proactively and resolve disputes or escalations in a professional manner.

Prepare executive-level status reports and present project performance dashboards to senior management.

Project Closeout

Oversee commissioning, testing, and handover activities, ensuring all snag items are resolved.

Compile and submit as-built drawings, O&M manuals, warranties, and close-out documentation packages.

Facilitate lessons-learned reviews and update company best practices accordingly.

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications & Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline (required).

Master's degree in Project Management, Structural Engineering, or equivalent (preferred).

Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent chartered status is a strong advantage.

PMP (PMI) or PRINCE2 certification is highly desirable.

Experience

8 12 years of progressive experience in civil construction, with a minimum of 4 years in a project management capacity.

Demonstrated track record of managing projects valued at USD 10M+ from inception to handover.

Hands-on experience across at least two of the following sectors: roads & highways, infrastructure utilities, commercial buildings, bridges, earthworks, or marine structures.

Experience working under FIDIC Red or Yellow Book contracts is essential.

Prior experience managing multi-disciplinary teams including MEP, structural, and civil subcontractors.