Construction Manager

Job description / Role

A leading Architectural firm is looking to hire a construction Manager with the below roles and responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate construction projects from start to finish according to schedule, specifications, and budget
• Prepare and submit construction project budget estimates
• Plan and prepare construction schedules and milestones and monitor progress against established schedules
• Develop and implement quality control programs
• Prepare progress reports and issue progress schedules to clients
• Hire and supervise the activities of subcontractors and subordinate staff
• Create and deliver project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements
• Manage day-to-day operational aspects of the project(s).
• Competent in require project methodology.
• Ensures project documents are complete, current, and appropriately stored.
• Plan all construction operations and schedule intermediate phases to ensure deadlines will be met
• Direct and oversee construction projects from conception to completion while monitoring compliance with safety and building regulations.
• Coordinate subcontractors and the construction team to meet contractual conditions of performance.
• Prepare external and internal reports relating to job status, daily progress, estimates, and deliverables.
• Negotiate agreement terms, manage construction contract drafts, bid on projects, and obtain permits to analyze and mitigate risks.
• Communicate with the responsible parties to ensure quality construction exceeds company standards and proper industry techniques and processes are utilized, while ensuring the client’s needs and wants are efficiently met.
• Review projects on a daily basis to ensure quality construction standards exist and estimates remain within budget.
• Supervise construction projects to ensure they are completed on time and exceed the customer’s requirements.
• Work under deadlines in a fast-paced environment to plan and coordinate all aspects of the building process from hiring contractors to working with engineers, architects, and vendors.

Requirements

• 15 -20 years construction management /Civil Engineering degree or equivalent professional training and experience.
• Must be able to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance.
• Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc. and their impact on project activities is vital; superior communication and interpersonal (tact, diplomacy, influence, etc.) skills essential. Must be a business-oriented professional.

About the Company

A leading multi-disciplinary planning and design firm in UAE.