Project Manager

JHK Construction Company is seeking a highly experienced Project Manager to oversee the successful delivery of construction projects. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing site teams, subcontractors, and all project activities to ensure completion within scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety standards. This role requires hands-on supervision of daily construction operations, including manpower, equipment, and materials management. Experience with large-scale infrastructure, building, road, or industrial projects is essential.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution: Develop detailed project execution plans, schedules, and resource allocations. Lead all phases of construction from initiation to completion, ensuring milestones and deliverables are met. Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and project teams while monitoring progress and implementing corrective actions as needed.

Site Management: Supervise site engineers, supervisors, foremen, and subcontractors daily. Ensure optimal allocation of manpower, equipment, and materials. Conduct regular site inspections to monitor quality, progress, and productivity, and resolve technical or operational issues promptly.

Contract Administration: Review and manage project contracts, ensuring compliance with terms and specifications. Handle variation orders, claims, extensions of time, and contractual correspondence. Collaborate with quantity surveyors and commercial teams on costs and billing, and assess subcontractor performance.

Budget & Cost Control: Prepare and monitor budgets and cost forecasts. Control expenditures and resource utilization efficiently. Review financial reports to prevent overruns, approve procurement needs, and manage cash flow. Evaluate variations and change orders impacting construction activities.

Team Leadership & Coordination: Lead multidisciplinary teams and site personnel. Conduct project meetings and performance reviews, assign responsibilities, and foster effective communication. Mentor and develop staff to enhance team capabilities.

Quality Management: Ensure construction complies with approved drawings, specifications, and quality standards. Oversee QA/QC activities, coordinate inspections, and address quality issues promptly. Ensure timely closure of non-conformance reports and defect rectifications.

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE): Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with HSE policies and regulations. Monitor safety plans and risk mitigation, lead incident investigations, and conduct regular safety meetings and inspections.

Procurement & Resource Management: Coordinate procurement of materials, equipment, and subcontractor services. Ensure timely availability of resources and monitor inventory, equipment use, and logistics.

Stakeholder Management & Coordination: Act as the primary contact for clients, consultants, government authorities, and stakeholders. Maintain positive relationships, participate in progress meetings, provide updates, and prepare construction progress reports.

Reporting & Documentation: Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, monitor KPIs, and maintain accurate project records and correspondence. Ensure proper documentation of inspections, approvals, site instructions, and project close-out.

Technical Expertise: Proficient in project planning and scheduling, construction methodologies, contract management, budgeting, risk management, and QA/QC procedures. Skilled in reading engineering drawings and using MS Office, MS Project, Primavera P6, and AutoCAD.

Leadership & Management Skills: Strong communication, stakeholder management, analytical thinking, decision-making, problem-solving, time management, and organizational abilities. Capable of working under pressure to meet deadlines.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management is required. Candidates with a Diploma of Associate Engineering (DAE) in Civil Engineering may also apply. A minimum of 15 years of construction experience is essential, including at least 10 years in a project management role. For DAE holders, 25 years of construction experience with at least 15 years in project management is required.

Preferred Qualifications

A Master’s Degree in Project Management and PMP certification or an equivalent project management certification are highly preferred.

This position offers the opportunity to lead significant construction projects within a reputable company, working alongside skilled professionals in a dynamic environment.