Construction Manager

Job Summary

The Construction Manager plans, coordinates, and supervises construction projects from start to finish, ensuring safe, timely, and budget-compliant delivery aligned with contract specifications, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and manage all construction activities to deliver projects successfully within scope, schedule, and budget
• Develop and monitor project schedules, manpower plans, and resource allocations to optimize execution
• Coordinate project execution following approved drawings, specifications, and contractual obligations
• Identify project risks and implement effective mitigation strategies to minimize impact
• Oversee daily site operations, supervising site personnel, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure efficiency and safety
• Conduct regular site inspections to monitor progress, quality, and regulatory compliance
• Resolve site issues promptly and coordinate corrective actions to maintain project momentum
• Liaise with clients, consultants, authorities, and subcontractors to manage project communications and expectations
• Attend project meetings to report progress, challenges, and solutions to stakeholders
• Monitor contract compliance, manage project variations, claims, and contractual correspondence
• Monitor project budgets and expenditures to ensure financial control and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Review material, equipment, and subcontractor costs to maintain budget adherence
• Assist in project forecasting and prepare financial reports to support decision-making
• Enforce compliance with company health, safety, and environmental policies and statutory regulations
• Promote safe working practices and conduct safety inspections to prevent incidents
• Support incident investigations and ensure all workers receive necessary safety briefings and training
• Ensure construction works meet project specifications, industry standards, and quality requirements
• Coordinate inspections, testing, and commissioning activities to uphold quality standards
• Monitor and manage corrective and preventive actions to minimize defects and rework
• Lead and manage project engineers, supervisors, and site personnel by providing coaching, guidance, and performance management
• Foster teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement within project teams
• Support staff development and training initiatives to enhance team capabilities
• Prepare weekly and monthly project progress reports tracking KPIs, productivity, quality, and safety performance
• Report project status, risks, and resource requirements to management for informed decision-making

Skills & Competencies

• Lead and manage construction teams to achieve project goals and maintain high performance
• Plan and schedule projects effectively to meet deadlines and resource needs
• Control budgets and costs to ensure financial discipline and project profitability
• Administer contracts and manage stakeholder relationships to ensure compliance and smooth project delivery
• Negotiate with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to resolve issues and secure favorable terms
• Solve problems and make decisions promptly to overcome project challenges
• Communicate clearly and collaborate with diverse stakeholders to align project objectives
• Utilize Microsoft Office, MS Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent software to manage project data and schedules