Senior Project Manager
Responsibilities
Responsible for leading and managing all aspects of construction projects from planning and design through execution and completion. Oversees project budgets, contracts, schedules, and quality standards while coordinating with clients, consultants, and contractors to ensure successful project delivery. Ensures compliance with design specifications, safety regulations, and client requirements, while monitoring progress, controlling costs, and facilitating effective communication among all stakeholders.
Communicate with the client’s representatives continuously regarding project progress and areas of concerns.
Participate in the planning and formulation of design alternatives and solutions for the construction project.
Develop and/or administer project budgets and fiscal controls, contracts, and quality control provisions.
Oversee all aspects of the day-to-day management of the construction project.
Review and interpret proposed designs, architectural drawings, and building specifications for appropriateness to required function and/or institutional standard, and initiate revisions where appropriate; advise consultants and clients as to how best to achieve required results.
Ensure that project operations are in compliance with design specifications and with client requirements.
Direct work sequencing to expedite project delivery and to minimize disruption of ongoing operations.
Inspect, approve, and accept completed projects for the institution, ensuring conformance with institutional standards, building and life safety codes, and architectural/engineering specifications.
Research and prepare various reports pertaining to operations, equipment, policies, procedures, and/or other issues, as appropriate.
Inform themselves of the relevant quality, environmental, safety, and occupational health policies, manuals, and procedures in place, and ensure continued compliance with these requirements while employed.
Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager or supervisor.
Qualifications
A degree in civil engineering, project management, or any related discipline is required.
Fifteen or more years of working on complex projects end-to-end within the construction field.
Experience in consulting/project management consultancy is mandatory.
Previous project experience in residential mid-rise construction is essential.
Experience in report writing.
Experience in contractual administration.
Must have on-site project experience from initial design through to handover and completion.
Adequate work experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
Ability to think ahead, identify new opportunities, and create new and innovative approaches to work-related issues.
Familiar with design aspects such as space and functional analysis, operator/client liaison, cross-disciplinary issues/coordination, construction interfaces, programming, and cost management.
Strong management skills of large teams and communication.
Demonstrates determination, desire to succeed, and a wish to progress and develop within a commercial role.
Excellent working knowledge of Word, Excel, and strong user skill level within MS Office or Primavera.
Excellent numerical and communication skills.
About the Company
The company provides program management, project management, construction management, project management oversight, advisory, facilities management, and other consulting services to clients in a variety of market sectors. It is ranked as one of the largest program management firms in the world.
The company is exclusively a program, project, and construction management provider, focusing on protecting client interests. Free of any potential conflicts, the entire business is geared towards helping clients achieve their desired outcomes. The company is dedicated to exceeding expectations throughout the entire construction project lifecycle and adapts to the needs of each assignment to develop tailored approaches and solutions.
The company is part of a consulting group and is an equal opportunity employer.
Note
This job description is intended to provide an indication of the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions to be carried out as part of fulfilling the role. Various other duties may be required.