Project Manager

To lead the planning, execution, and oversight of projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. This role involves comprehensive project management across all phases, from design and procurement through to construction and commissioning, with a strong focus on strategic coordination, financial control, and effective communication among all stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and oversight of a comprehensive project plan covering all phases including design, procurement, and construction with clear identification of critical paths and milestones.
• Review and validate contractor-submitted schedules and progress reports to ensure alignment with project timelines and budgets.
• Collaborate closely with the Project Manager and HQ Planning Team to ensure that the schedule reflects resource availability and project objectives.
• Regularly update and adjust the master schedule to reflect changes, delays, or advancements; escalate key updates to senior management promptly.
• Develop, review, and refine a detailed project budget based on inputs from stakeholders and thorough cost analysis.
• Track financial performance against the approved budget; identify cost deviations, alert senior management, and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor progress across engineering, procurement, manpower mobilization, construction, and commissioning.
• Ensure all contractor deliverables including work plans, schedules, and reports meet project standards and contractual requirements.
• Generate and deliver detailed performance reports for senior management, identifying accomplishments, bottlenecks, and critical issues impacting delivery.
• Monitor project resource utilization to ensure optimal and cost-effective deployment of labor, materials, and equipment.
• Review and approve contractor invoices and billing documentation with supporting analysis.
• Conduct scheduling, manning, and material studies as required to optimize delivery timelines.
• Lead implementation of change management processes to evaluate and approve variations to scope, schedule, and budget.
• Serve as a central communication point between internal teams, external contractors, vendors, and management.
• Organize and lead coordination meetings to align stakeholders, review progress, resolve conflicts, and ensure consistent execution across workstreams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, or a related field. Preference for candidates from NICMAR or equivalent institutions.
• Advanced proficiency in planning tools such as MS Project and Primavera.