Industrial Supervision

Job Description: Construction Manager (CM)

The Construction Manager (CM) has the overall responsibility for managing all construction activities at the site, in collaboration with the Project Manager and in accordance with the Project Execution Plan. The CM, working from the project office, is responsible for the overall planning, direction, organization, and budgeting of all construction work, on the project to the highest safety and quality levels within time and cost constraints. The CM participates in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversees organization, scheduling, and implementation strategy. The CM acts as the TCE representative for all relationships with the client or owner, local authorities, partners, contractors, and vendors.

Experience:

• Minimum 10-15 years of previous construction management experience.
• Typically 15-20 years of experience in the design or constructability, implementation, and management of construction sites for large-scale industrial multidisciplinary projects.

Qualification:

• Postgraduate or graduate in an engineering discipline.
• Postgraduate degree or diploma in construction management (preferable).

Key Responsibilities:

• Onsite Function Management:
• Manages and is responsible for onsite functions such as health, safety, environment and security, quality assurance and quality control, construction supervision, field engineering, site project controls, site contract administration, site materials management, and site administration.
• Day-to-Day Operations:
• Manages the day-to-day operations of the project site, including associated facilities and services.
• Progress Reporting:
• Reports to the Project Manager on the progress of works and any occurrences in the field that may affect the project execution.
• Coordination and Reporting:
• Coordinates with the client, project management, and project services in identifying required reporting procedures and formats for client and TCE management needs.
• Policy Implementation:
• Ensures corporate policies and procedures are fully implemented on-site.
• Team Management:
• Directs, monitors, and motivates construction engineers and other subordinates or construction specialists, ensuring project requirements are achieved.
• Prefabrication and Modularization:
• Establishes the construction requirements for prefabrication and modularization.
• Regulatory Compliance:
• Ensures adherence to all local regulations and statutory requirements in site activities planning.
• Client and Owner Relations:
• Maintains efficient and respectful relations with the client or owner on site and reinforces the importance of client or owner relations and satisfaction within the site organization.
• Work Quality and Standards:
• Ensures that work is carried out in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and design deliverables (drawings, specifications, etc.).
• Modularization and Constructability Review:
• Responsible for modularization plans, constructability review, and construction strategies to ensure optimal project delivery.
• Customer Satisfaction:
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with clients and takes responsibility for ensuring customer satisfaction during construction and completion activities.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Provides an environment of continual improvement in construction management skills, expertise, and capacity, ensuring success in project delivery. Provides development initiatives to create and sustain a holistic approach to the Construction Management Talent Pool.
• Subcontractor and Vendor Management:
• Manages subcontractors and vendors, ensuring their work is scheduled and coordinated well in advance. Provides direction and ensures compliance with subcontract terms and overall project schedule.
• Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Compliance:
• Ensures proper implementation of the corporate Health, Safety, and Environment program, and any project-specific policies and procedures. Intervenes immediately to resolve safety concerns on site.
• Change Management:
• Manages the change process, identifying and communicating scope changes, preparing and submitting cost and schedule change estimates, negotiating and processing client change orders, and issuing subcontractor and vendor change orders.
• Project Demobilization:
• Supervises project demobilization, staffing transitions, and document archiving to ensure smooth project completion and transition to the next phase.