We are seeking a highly experienced Project Manager to lead and oversee all scheduling and planning activities, ensuring projects align with contract and client requirements. This pivotal role involves translating project scope into actionable plans, managing comprehensive budgets, and driving execution across all phases. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution, particularly within the construction or industrial/energy infrastructure sectors.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Project Planning & Scheduling:
- 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.
- Regularly update and adjust the master schedule to reflect changes, delays, or advancements; escalate key updates to senior management promptly.
- Collaborate closely with the HQ Planning Team to ensure the schedule reflects resource availability and project objectives.
- Budget & Cost Management:
- 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.
- Review and approve contractor invoices and billing documentation with supporting analysis.
- Execution Monitoring & Reporting:
- 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.
- Resource & Optimization:
- Monitor project resource utilization to ensure optimal and cost-effective deployment of labor, materials, and equipment.
- Conduct scheduling, manning, and material studies as required to optimize delivery timelines.
- Stakeholder Coordination & Communication:
- 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.
Skills
- Proficiency with planning and scheduling software like MS Project / Primavera.
- Knowledge of PMP certification processes.
- Technical awareness of civil, electro-mechanical, and architectural works.
- Excellent organizational and motivational skills.
- Outstanding attention to detail and observation ability.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.
Qualifications
- A Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field. Preference for candidates from NICMAR or equivalent institutions.
- Professional experience in project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution within the construction or industrial / energy infrastructure space.
