Construction Manager at Adexen

Job description

• The Construction Manager is responsible for monitoring and controlling the project construction phase: the process of tracking, reviewing, and regulating the progress to meet the performance objectives defined in the project management plan.
• The Construction Manager manages the Construction Execution Plan, the constructability input, the time schedule, the works on site coordination, the field supervision.
• The Construction Manager works corrective actions with the Owner, The Project Directorate to address any actions resulting from punch list or delays.
• Determine labor requirements and dispatch workers to construction sites.
• Inspect and review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, and other regulations.
• The Construction Manager closes the Project: the process of finalizing all activities.
• The Construction Manager plans ahead to prevent problems on site before they occur, for example, planning the delivery and storage of equipment and materials.
• The Construction Manager prepares the site and liaises with other construction professionals such as architects, engineers, buyers, estimators and surveyors before construction work starts.
• The Construction Manager develops the programme of work and strategy for making the project happen.
• Obtain all necessary permits and licenses.
• Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
• The Construction Manager is in charge of making safety inspections of the site when work is underway and ensuring regulations relating to health, safety and the environment (HSE) are adhered to.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or degree in Construction Management
• 10 years work experience with minimum of 5 years in construction/project management
• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures to promote effective protection of people, data, and property
• Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish the assigned work
• Must have strong ethics in dealings with Suppliers & Contractors.
• A good understanding of the relevant codes and standards and testing requirements for same is a prerequisite.
• Fluent spoken and written English.
• Proven experience of supervising and coordinating the activities as part of a multi-discipline team.
• Good communication and team building skills at all levels – able to lead and gain the respect of contractor and 3rd parties.
• Must be resourceful with the ability to improvise / prioritise when confronted with obstacles without losing focus and attention to detail.
• Must be able to exercise relevant judgement ensuring success of the assigned projects.
• Proven track record in managing multicultural situations.
• Results-driven, focused on delivery and quality of the projects.