Project Manager - Construction

Job description / Role

Plan, direct, coordinate and manage construction activities in assigned project area to ensure project progress and completion in accordance with overall project plan. Coordinate consultants and contractors in the assigned area to keep project compliant with Budget, Schedule, Quality and HSE requirements. Ensure QPM Corporate Construction Procedures are followed.

Undertake comprehensive project planning in close consultation with project engineers covering activities of all engineering disciplines to schedule the project in logical steps and budget with appropriate time, resource and effort estimation required to meet deadlines.
Study and analyze contract documentation to determine appropriate construction methods, alternatives and processes.
Ensure that all necessary construction permits and licenses have been obtained.
Determine labor requirements and coordinate with contractors to dispatch workers to construction site; review delivery schedules, plans and contract terms to manage construction site activities.
Monitor and reviews progress of daily construction work to monitor compliance with building and safety codes and other applicable regulations.
Assist in preparing contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
Direct and supervise construction superintendents and conduct routine project site inspections.
Select, engage and oversee workers to complete specific pieces of the project, within time and budget.
Reviews contractor requisitions for supplies and materials to complete construction projects.
Take appropriate follow up action to deal with the results of delays, bad weather, or emergencies at construction site including overall project risk management action.
Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.
Investigate damage, accidents, or delays at construction sites, to ensure that proper procedures are being carried out.
Finalize and manage scope, schedule, quality and budget changes as necessitated by the change control system.
Confirm to given Quality and HSE specifications and perform additional assignments as per directions given by the Project Manager.
Synergize with the project commissioning team to ensure that all projects are meticulously commissioned to deliver world class standards of quality to QPM clients.
Review and comment on all budget estimates and schedules submitted to the Project Manager.
Ensure timely preparation of various progress and cost tracking reports.
Present reports to management and client as required.
Monitor and anaylze reports on scope, quality, cost, and time to ensure that the project is on track.
Follow up with relevant parties for corrective, preventive and defect repair.
Ensure documentation for claims management.
Ensure appropriate usage and application of the Project Management System (PMS) with respect to entry and analysis of work related data for day to day functioning to facilitate seamless communication of all relevant (technical/non-technical) information across the organization on a real time basis for maximum effectiveness.
Coordinate with design, QA/QC, HSE and procurement teams on construction progress aspects for assigned area.
Liaise with project parties and client for critical decisions as required.
Drive goal setting and performance appraisals for construction superintendents.
Oversee appropriate project orientation and provide specific skill and functional knowledge development as required for the team members.
Communicate information, policies and decisions to project team in a timely manner.
Complete performance appraisals for team members.
Ensure safety and well being of team members on site.
Oversee implementation of recognition and reward system.
Develop and implement training programs for project team.

Requirements

This person should be more of a hands on Construction Manager type person, Civil or Structural Engineering qualification from either a PMCM or reputable Contractor background.

They ought to have delivered different types of projects which are large scale/complex e.g., museums, mixed use projects, shopping malls, airports, hospitals etc. This is a significant role and the construction success of the project depends on him.

We expect the candidate to have had involvement in projects from start to finish.

20+ Years experience is ideal.

Degree educated in an engineering discipline of relevance to our industry.

About the Company

Qatar Project Management (QPM) is an independent subsidiary of Barwa Real Estate Development Company that provides expertise in Project Management, Design Management, Construction Management, and Contract Administration together with other associated Project Management functions. Established in 2008, QPM is centralized platform for provision of Project Management services to Barwa and Qatari Diar as well as local and international markets. QPM provides these services through an in-house team of highly-skilled, motivated, and qualified professionals supported by state-of-the-art information technology and highly-effective Project Management systems.