Finishing Manager

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Management

• Prepare and establish execution strategy for the project by understanding requirements of all stakeholders from a finishing perspective.
• Resolve/conclude any changes in the workflow sequence in case of unanticipated site changes.
• Address escalated issues raised by the team affecting completion of finishing works in coordination with CM, MEP, Design, and Procurement.
• Provide Value Engineering (VE) options at the design stage to optimize cost without diluting quality and safety.
• Review progress with respect to yearly AOP and advise PD/PMH if corrective actions are required.
• Attend regular progress review meetings with all contractors to assess overall progress, quality, and safety; recommend actions to ensure quality and timely progress.
• Drive a team of multi-disciplinary professionals and liaise with the client at all project stages for approvals, finalization of specifications, reporting progress, and final handover.
• Attend coordination meetings between different departments (Civil, Design, MEP) to ensure proper sequence of works on site.
• Ensure coordination with contractors, consultants, and other external agencies to meet deadlines.
• Raise escalation of CRNs to PDs/Commercial Manager in a timely manner and ensure completion of works.

2. Techno-Commercial Activities

• Prepare preliminary cost estimates for construction projects.
• Execute end-to-end projects encompassing planning, design, estimation, scope definition, finalization of techno-commercial aspects, and implementing quality standards.
• Prepare complete Bill of Quantities, comparative statements, shortlist contractors, study and award jobs to capable bidders after negotiations.
• Prepare cash flow and bar charts to expedite work for time-bound projects.

3. Safety & Quality

• Implement project quality and safety policies without compromise with the help of Safety & Quality Manager.
• Devise and implement processes in line with organizational standards and client specifications.
• Monitor material quality received from vendors/suppliers.
• Oversee sub-contractors’ quality during execution of work.
• Suggest VE options at design stage to optimize cost without compromising quality and safety.
• Maintain proper standards at labor camps and ensure worker welfare.

4. Team Management

• Establish project-related KRAs and individual KRAs for the team.
• Monitor team performance and review individual KRAs.
• Encourage learning of new skills/methods and suggest innovative ways to increase construction speed, reduce cost, and improve quality.
• Promote team building and strive for excellence.

5. Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Excellent relationship management, teamwork, and team-building skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Track project deliverables using appropriate tools.
• Open-minded, able to work with dynamic teams, respect other ideas and opinions, and maintain a positive attitude.
• Stay updated on construction-related technological advances.