Construction Project Manager
Summary
Balfin Construction (part of BALFIN Group) in Tirana is hiring a Construction Project Manager to lead medium-to-large construction projects end to end: planning, budgeting and cost control, procurement coordination, technical/legal documentation and permits, contractor and stakeholder management, through commissioning and handover. Key tools include AutoCAD, MS Project and Excel.
Balfin Construction (formerly known as Mane TCI), Company, part of the
BALFIN Group, is a leader in construction and investment of development
projects in Albania and the region. Founded in 2001, Balfin Construction is specialized in the field of civil and industrial
construction such as: Shopping Centers, Residential Building, Social and
Cultural Centers, industrial construction, and infrastructure.
BALFIN
Group is
one of the most successful investment groups in the Western Balkans.
Established in 1993, the Group today operates across Austria, Albania, Kosovo,
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, North Macedonia, Switzerland, Montenegro, the
Netherlands, Canada, and the United States of America.
Its diversified
portfolio spans multiple sectors, including banking, real estate development,
wholesale and retail, asset management, tourism, logistics, education, and
entertainment.
With a workforce of
approximately 5,500 professionals, BALFIN Group continues to grow steadily,
guided by strong business ethics, financial stability, innovation, and a
long-term commitment to community impact through Mane Foundation.
Position: Construction Project Manager
Department: Technical
Location: Tirana
Job
Summary: The Construction Project Manager is responsible for the
overall development, management and successful completion of the project. In
this capacity, the role is responsible for managerial, organizational,
supervisory, coordination and decision-making activities throughout the project
lifecycle.
The role oversees the project documentation process from the
receipt and review of the design documentation, through the design review and
approval stages, inspections and control activities during construction, to the
handover of completed works, obtaining the occupancy permit and completion of
the final acceptance and commissioning process.
Requirements
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead
the overall planning, management and successful delivery of the project,
ensuring alignment with the approved budget, schedule, procurement plan and
project objectives.
- Manage
and monitor project costs, budgets and deviations, working closely with the
relevant Company structures to identify, analyze and control project costs.
- Coordinate
the preparation, implementation and monitoring of the project work schedule and
procurement schedule, ensuring timely progress and effective coordination with
the Procurement Department.
- Oversee
the implementation and completion of all technical and legal documentation
throughout the project lifecycle, from construction permit and project
documentation through construction, commissioning, final acceptance and
handover to the Client.
- Coordinate
with the Company's internal departments, project stakeholders and
Investor/Client to ensure effective communication, alignment of requirements
and smooth project execution.
- Ensure
that construction works are carried out in accordance with Company standards,
applicable technical regulations and approved project documentation, monitoring
quality, progress and compliance across the relevant sites.
- Review
and approve monthly progress statements and project reports, including overall
and cost reports, and ensure that project requirements, objectives, decisions
and changes are properly documented and reflected in the project documentation.
- Manage
the project's technical and administrative structure, including determining
staffing needs, organizing responsibilities, assigning and monitoring tasks,
providing technical guidance and ensuring effective performance management of
the project team.
- Manage
and monitor contractual matters, including technical aspects of construction
contracts, specifications and project standards, contract amendments/change
orders, ongoing contract compliance and applicable penalties.
- Prepare
regular and short-term project progress plans and reports, identifying
potential risks, deviations and corrective actions required to ensure
successful project delivery.
- Provide
technical and administrative support and guidance to contractors and relevant
stakeholders, facilitating the resolution of technical issues, uncertainties
and project-related challenges.
- Ensure
the effective implementation of the Company's technical and administrative
procedures and maintain complete, accurate and up-to-date project documentation
throughout all project stages.
- Develop
and support the professional growth of the project team through continuous
feedback, performance monitoring and evaluation, in coordination with the Human
Resources Department, and recommend promotions, development opportunities or
corrective actions where appropriate.
- Perform
other duties and responsibilities as assigned in accordance with the
requirements of the project and the Company.
Education:
- Bachelor’s
degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related field;
- Master’s
degree is an advantage.
Requirements:
- Minimum
15 years of relevant experience, including at least 7 years in a Project
Manager/Construction Manager role.
- Proven
experience in delivering medium-to-large construction projects from planning
and permitting through construction, commissioning and handover.
- Strong
knowledge of project planning, budgeting, cost control, procurement, contracts,
change orders, risk management and progress reporting.
- Solid
understanding of construction legislation, technical standards and project
documentation requirements.
- Proven
ability to manage multidisciplinary teams, contractors, subcontractors,
consultants and Client/Investor relationships.
- Strong
analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to clearly communicate
project issues, propose solutions and prepare effective reports and
presentations.
- Excellent
written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate
effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent
command of English; knowledge of another European language is considered an
advantage.
- Good
working knowledge of AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel and MS Project and other relevant
project management/design software.
- Proactive,
flexible and adaptable, with a strong sense of initiative and the ability to
respond effectively to project requirements and changing priorities.
- Very
good command of English.
- Strong
leadership, negotiation, communication, analytical and decision-making skills,
with a high level of ownership, accountability and results orientation.
Benefits
What We
Offer
- An attractive benefit
package, including fair remuneration based on merit and performance evaluation.
- An exceptional
opportunity to develop your skills and growth within BALFIN Construction and
BALFIN Group.
- Extra Leave days.
- Recognition Rewards.
Application Procedure: All
interested candidates can apply by submitting their CVs within 20 September 2026.
All applications will be
treated with strict confidentiality according to the law No. 9887 set by the
Albanian Parliament for the "Protection of Personal Data".
At the end of the process, only the
selected candidates will be contacted by the Human Resources Department.