PMC Construction Manager

The Construction Project Manager manages all the construction aspects of specific building projects from start to finish To provide technical and cost input to client in the project process during the project development/conceptual, schematic, detailed design and procurement phases Other direct responsibilities include all permitting, physical and cost aspects relating to the detailed design and construction phases of the project To also lead the internal co-operation between Retail and Property, and external co-operation between authorities, consultants, suppliers and contractors
 

The Construction Project Manager will be the project representative in all matters involving client counterparts

ASSIGNMENT

• One or more building projects at a time
• Partnering and often taking a leading role on technical, cost and construction matters in the project development and procurement phases
• Preparing accurate project budget estimates and time schedules for investment approval purposes
• Support the design teams during concept, schematic and detailed design phases of the project to deliver within the project timelines and in accordance with clients standards, manuals and guidelines
• Managing and obtaining the necessary permits that will enable construction of the project to begin
• Managing the procurement of all external consultants, suppliers and contractors within the project timeline and in accordance with established clients routines
• Managing all external and internal stakeholders and ensure project design and construction is executed correctly to satisfy the requirements and deliver on compliance, safety, quality, time and budget
• Detailed control over all aspects of project construction costs, using the clients standard cost management tools to maintain an accurate overview of the total project cost picture, relating actual and projected cost to budget, and recording authorized payments
• Ensuring the satisfactory hand-over of completed areas for retail build-up in accordance with an agreed schedule
• Ensuring satisfactory commissioning, testing, training and the hand-over of technical and building systems to the building facilities staff, including the provision of all necessary documentation

  
  Cost & Schedule Management Lead preparation of master construction schedule and updates, construction budget, cost estimates, cash flows and financial reporting

  Construction Management Construction management starting from pre-construction stage to final project closure, including design, permitting & utility, procurement, construction, cost control, safety & security, risk, testing & commissioning, handover, project closeout activities Overall management, supervision and coordination of all construction operations including responsibility for compliance, safety, security, quality, progress, and logistics at site on a daily basis Manage activities of contractors and suppliers through the Consultants and internal teams, including general direction, management and coordination of all independent contractors on the site

  Stakeholder Management Direct responsibility to establish and maintain effective relationships with all third party consultants, suppliers and contractors and ensure proper delivery of the contracted services

  ESSENTIALS FOR PARTICUAR JOB

• Academic degree in civil engineering
• Extensive experience 15- 20 years in managing and delivering large-scale construction projects through entire lifecycle
• Ability to lead and solve technical and contract/commercial issues, self-starter, possesses flair for construction project management and execution
• Several years of experience in contracting and consulting on large scale construction projects 
•  Competent construction expert and practitioner
• Strong experience and verifiable track record in managing complex procurement processes, contract administration (FIDIC), claims management, site management, schedule management, health and safety management, quality management, construction planning and execution, sequencing and coordination of works
• Excellent organizational, time management and inter-personal skills and capable of driving diverse set of people to a common goal
• Ability to lead and manage during ambiguity and volatility
• Works independently and collaboratively with all stakeholders
• Must be able to travel frequently to project sites
• Sound technical and commercial knowledge to challenge design and costs
• Local construction market and practices
• Procurement processes and contracts knowledge (FIDIC)
• Contract & Cost management
• Schedule management
• Quality of design

PREFERRED

• Design management of large construction projects, preferably in retails projects.
• Experience of working in an international environment
• Interest in home furnishing and design