Key Responsibilities
Project Planning & Development
- Lead end-to-end project planning, including defining scope, timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
- Conduct and coordinate feasibility studies covering technical, financial, and regulatory considerations.
- Develop detailed project execution plans, including work breakdown structures and resource allocation.
- Collaborate with architects, engineers, and consultants to refine design concepts, layouts, and specifications.
- Review and validate Bill of Quantities (BOQ) and cost estimates.
- Ensure alignment between design intent, budget constraints, and investment objectives.
- Drive the acquisition of all pre-construction approvals, permits, and documentation.
- Establish project governance structures, reporting frameworks, and escalation protocols.
Project Execution & Delivery:
- Oversee full project lifecycle execution from mobilization to completion.
- Develop and track detailed construction schedules, ensuring adherence to timelines.
- Coordinate daily activities across contractors, consultants, and suppliers.
- Monitor site progress through regular inspections and performance tracking.
- Ensure compliance with quality standards, technical specifications, and safety requirements.
- Proactively identify and resolve delays, bottlenecks, and technical issues.
- Manage scope changes, ensuring proper documentation and approvals.
- Ensure efficient coordination between design and construction teams to avoid rework.
Budget & Cost Management:
- Prepare and manage comprehensive project budgets and cash flow forecasts.
- Track project expenditures against approved budgets and highlight variances.
- Implement cost control mechanisms to optimize project spend.
- Review and certify contractor valuations, invoices, and payment requests.
- Manage variation orders and change requests, ensuring cost implications are properly assessed.
- Provide periodic financial reports and forecasts to management.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings without compromising quality.
Contractor & Vendor Management:
- Lead procurement processes including tendering, evaluation, and selection of contractors and vendors.
- Negotiate contracts, ensuring clarity on scope, timelines, pricing, and deliverables.
- Monitor contractor performance against KPIs, SLAs, and contractual obligations.
- Manage disputes, claims, and contractor-related issues effectively.
- Ensure contractors adhere to quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
- Maintain strong relationships with vendors to ensure reliability and responsiveness.
- Conduct periodic performance reviews and enforce accountability.
Risk Management & Compliance:
- Identify, assess, and manage project risks across financial, operational, and regulatory areas.
- Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
- Ensure compliance with local building regulations, environmental laws, and safety standards.
- Monitor health and safety practices on-site, ensuring adherence to policies.
- Coordinate with legal and compliance teams on contractual and regulatory matters.
- Maintain a risk register and track mitigation actions throughout the project lifecycle.
- Manage insurance requirements and claims where applicable.
Reporting & Stakeholder Communication:
- Prepare and deliver weekly and monthly project reports covering progress, risks, and financials.
- Provide real-time updates on project milestones, delays, and key issues.
- Present project updates to senior management and investment committees.
- Maintain clear and structured project documentation and communication records.
- Align all stakeholders on project objectives, timelines, and expectations.
- Escalate critical issues promptly and recommend solutions.
Project Close-Out & Handover:
- Ensure all construction works are completed in line with approved designs and specifications.
- Coordinate final inspections, snagging, and defect resolution.