Senior Manager - Construction (Civil/ M&E)

Qualification:

• Develop new store design for new format with designer and our operation team.
• Assist to support the feasibility study process, draft layout and estimated cost.
• Assist to develop project definition and project plan for all projects, identify milestones, agree and address scope and criteria of Milestones achievement.
• Assist in obtaining preliminary budget, assist in compiling, establishing and management of CAPEX budget, cash flow forecasts and updated revisions.
• Be of assistance for the successful execution projects as minimum deviation from plan for completion on time, true specification and within budget.
• Help developing the master baseline programme, collate reports from project teams and maintain subsequent progress update and records as-built programme against baseline.
• Help maintaining critical path analysis for each project to alert the Management on all deviations / risks.
• Provide monitoring reports on progress, cost and performance.
• Ensure properties meet legal, health and safety in accordance with Authorities’ regulations.
• Maintain close contact, clear communication, and participate in periodical site supervision with other functions and manage cross-functional input to supply to design and construction teams.
• Act as operation’s representative at relevant project team meetings; ensure prompt actions are taken in response to concerns raised.
• Assist to manage and certify all consultants / contractors/ suppliers / utility providers’ accounts as well as payment processing.
• Identify, manage and escalate risks and issues until resolution, early alarm on risks and issues on missed milestone(s) for enough time allowed on resolution.
• Help to control, manage and minimize variations to the projects, advice on opportunities of projects cost saving without compromising quality.
• Guide and motivate the members of the project team; collaborate harmonious working environment; maintain staff morale and discipline; assist in identifying training needs.
• Manage all assets in new store construction to be fix asset management.
• Contributes to the preparation and Implementation of a Construction Quality Assurance Plan for each project.
• Participates in SHE program, identifies unsafe work practices and directs staff and subcontractors as needed to rectify.
• Assists in pre-construction activities by reviewing design submittals for design-build work as outlined in the design-build contract documents and at the various design stages during construction and make recommendations.
• Provides day-to-day construction management and oversight of implementation contractor(s)
• Directs subcontractors as needed in best practices for construction methodology.
• Performs inspections of ongoing and completed work, identifies non-compliant work processes and products, and directs subcontractors in resolution.
• Documents conditions, progress and issues. Tracks variances and non-compliance items through resolution.
• Participates in progress meetings and provides input to progress reports.
• Provides accurate status of works, reviews and approves construction invoices.
• Manages field work within the construction budget.
• Has ability to stop work in the event of unsafe or non-compliant practices.

Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management in Civil or M&E Engineering
• At least 10 years of in design construction management of estate units and related site planning experience with good knowledge of building and M&E system.
• Professional registration as an engineer or a construction manager certification.
• Demonstrated experience interacting with host county nationals, government agents, counterparts, and international donor agencies.
• A good understanding of the inter-functional relationships within a property and/or construction business.
• A detailed knowledge of Project Planning Software with sufficient experience to further develop standard generic plans and to track progress.
• A good knowledge of cost estimation, budgetary system.
• Good communication, time management skills and hand on management style with good follow up abilities.
• Possessing international Quality Assurance/Quality Control procedure.
• Analytical and systematical thinker; has a concern for accuracy, be meticulous; detail oriented, good inter-personal skills; good seeker of information; good planning and organizing skills; good teamwork and cooperation.
• Ability to take responsibility for assignments, work independently, with minimal supervision, meet deadlines and effectively manage multiple, competing priorities.
• Ability to direct and manage local construction contractors
• Ability to document daily conditions, progress and field issues for multiple projects.
• Understanding construction requirements and standards for civil works projects including site works, environmental remediation, facilities demolition and construction.
• Knowledge of SHE requirements for projects.
• Knowledge of international building codes and standards.
• Knowledge of Government quality standards including Quality Assurance specifications and standards.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Fluency in English abilities highly preferred.Willing to travel Domestic and International as required.