Project Manager
Summary
Project Manager at a Singapore building construction company overseeing end-to-end delivery of construction projects, from planning and scheduling through site execution, M&E and structural coordination, cost and quality control, safety compliance, and final handover (TOP/CSC).
1.Project Planning and Management
* Take overallresponsibility for assigned construction projects from commencement through completion, handover and defects rectification.
* Develop, maintain and closely monitor the project master programme, construction schedule, short-termlook-ahead programme and key project milestones.
* Plan and coordinatemanpower, materials, machinery, subcontractors and other resources necessary for the timely execution of the works.
* Identify potentialdelays, constraints and risks at an early stage and implement appropriate recovery and mitigation measures.
2.Progress Control
* Monitor actual site progress against the approved construction programme and contractual completion dates.
* Ensure all subcontractors, suppliers and site teams carry out their works according to the required programme.
* Prepare and submit weekly and monthly progress reports to Management.
* Immediately report any actual or anticipated delay, disruption or matter that may affect project completion, cost or quality.
* Prepare and implement recovery programmes where progress falls behind schedule.
3. Site and Construction Management
* Manage and coordinatethe day-to-day construction activities of Project Engineers, Site Managers, Site Supervisors, subcontractors and workers.
* Ensure proper construction sequence, site logistics and coordination between structural, architectural and M&E works.
* Review construction drawings, specifications, shop drawings and method statements before execution.
* Identify discrepancies, clashes or incomplete information in drawings and promptly raisethe necessary RFI, clarification or coordination matter.
* Ensure that siteworks are carried out according to approved drawings, specifications, method statements and statutory requirements.
4. Structural, Architectural and M&ECoordination
* Coordinate all RCstructural, architectural, finishing, M&E and external works.
* Coordinate withArchitects, C&S Consultants, M&E Consultants, subcontractors and suppliers to resolve technical and site issues.
* Ensure openings, sleeves, embedded items, builder’s works and interfaces between different trades are properly coordinated before construction.
5.Client and Consultant Coordination
* Represent the Company at project meetings, site meetings, technical meetings and coordination meetings as required.
* Maintain effective communication with the Client, Architect, Consultants, subcontractors andsuppliers.
* Follow up promptly oninstructions, submissions, approvals, RFIs, RFA inspections and outstanding matters.
* Protect the Company’s contractual and commercial interests when dealing with the Client, Consultants and subcontractors.
6.Cost and Commercial Control
* Manage the project with proper cost awareness and assist Management and the Quantity Surveyor in controlling the project budget.
* Monitor labour usage,material consumption, machinery usage and subcontractor performance to prevent unnecessary expenditure and wastage.
* Identify variation works, additional works and changes in scope and ensure that they are properly recorded and communicated to the Quantity Survey or and Management before or during execution.
* No substantial additional work, variation, purchase or subcontract commitment shall be instructed without the appropriate Company approval.
* Assist in reviewing subcontractor quotations, claims, progress claims and variation claims when required.
7. Procurement and Material Planning
* Prepare and monitor material procurement schedules to ensure that materials are ordered and delivered in accordance with the construction programme.
* Coordinate with the purchasing team, suppliers and subcontractors on long-lead materials andcritical items.
* Ensure materials delivered to site comply with approved specifications and submissions.
* Prevent unnecessary urgent purchases, material shortages, over-ordering and wastage.
8.Quality Control
* Ensure that all workscomply with contractual requirements, approved drawings, specifications and applicable quality standards.
* Coordinate inspections with Consultants and relevant parties.
* Ensure defects,non-conformances and poor workmanship are rectified promptly.
* Take reasonable measures to minimise rework, abortive works and quality-related costs.
* Ensure proper inspection and quality records are maintained.
9.Workplace Safety and Statutory Compliance
* Work closely with the Project Safety Team to ensure compliance with the Workplace Safety and Health requirements and the Company’s safety procedures.
* Ensure that subcontractors and site personnel comply with approved safe work procedures andsite safety requirements.
* Immediately report serious safety concerns, incidents or unsafe practices to Management.
* Ensure construction works are carried out in accordance with applicable statutory and authority requirements.
10.Authority and Regulatory Coordination
* Coordinate and follow up, where applicable, on matters involving BCA, MOM, SCDF, PUB, NEA, LTA, JTC,URA and other relevant authorities together with the Consultants and Company representatives.
* Assist in inspections, testing, submissions and documentation required for project completion, TOP/CSC or other statutory clearances, where applicable.
11.Project Documentation
*Ensure proper preparation, submission, tracking and maintenance of projectdocumentation including, where applicable:
* RFIs and technical clarifications;
* RFAs and inspection requests;
* Material and shop drawing submissions;
* Method Statements;
* Site Instructions;
* Variation records;
* Progress reports;
* Meeting minutes and action lists;
* Testing and inspection records;
* As-built documentation; and
* Handover and defects records.
12.Leadership and Staff Management
* Lead, supervise and coordinate the project team to achieve project objectives.
* Clearly assign responsibilities and monitor the performance of Engineers, Site Managers,Supervisors and subcontractors.
* Maintain proper discipline, communication and accountability among the project team.
* Escalate unresolved or material issues to Management promptly instead of allowing such issues to remain outstanding.
13.Reporting to Management
* Keep Management fully informed of project progress, major issues, delays, quality matters, safety matters, cost risks and contractual concerns.
* Attend interna lmanagement and project review meetings as required.
* Provide accurate andtimely information requested by Management.
* The Employee shall not conceal, delay or withhold information relating to material project delays,cost overruns, serious defects, safety issues or contractual risks.
14.Project Completion and Handover
* Coordinate testing,inspections, authority clearances, completion works, handover and defects rectification.
* Ensure outstanding works and defects are properly tracked and closed out.
* Assist in achieving TOP/CSC, handover and final project completion where applicable.
* Ensure project records, as-built drawings, warranties and relevant handover documents are properly completed.