GM Projects - Civil /Sr. Project Manager

The General Manager of Construction Projects will head the project team and is responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction to ensure the successful planning, execution, and delivery of construction projects. He will oversee all project activities, including hiring contractors, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, quality control, and safety compliance, while working in collaboration with engineers, PMC, architects and vendors.

Key Responsibilities & Activities

Planning

• Develop and implement strategic plans and objectives for construction projects in alignment with the companys objectives.
• Prepare preliminary project budgets in consultation with Architects, PMC & Consultants during the budget preparation
• Workout costing for client required changes

Contract Management

• Shortlist the contractors on the basis of pre-qualification of tenders
• Update and maintain data of the most eligible list of Contractors/Vendors/ Consultants
• Participate in the tender negotiation meetings organized by PMC
• Coordinate with Architects, PMC, Service Consultants during the tender preparations and finalization stage
• Check and ensure for the accuracy of the tenders prepared by Architects/PMC/Service Consultants

Project Management

• Schedule Management: Develop project schedules, monitor progress, and proactively identify and address schedule delays or issues to ensure timely project delivery.
• Budget and Cost Management: Monitor expenditures, and implement cost-control measures to ensure projects are completed within budget constraints while maximizing profitability
• Quality Assurance and Control: Establish and enforce quality standards, procedures, and protocols to ensure that construction projects meet or exceed industry standards and client expectations.
• Check the drawing with all the consultants and formulating appropriate quality policy and checking at every stage of construction
• Procurement and Supply Chain Management: Oversee procurement activities, including vendor selection, contract negotiation, and material sourcing, to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of materials, equipment, and services.
• Safety and Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations and standards, and implement safety protocols and procedures to minimize accidents and ensure a safe working environment.
• Communication and Reporting: Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among project teams, stakeholders, and external partners through regular meetings, reports, and updates on project progress, milestones, and issues.
• Team Leadership: Provide leadership, guidance, and direction to project managers, engineers, supervisors, and other project team members to ensure effective project execution and delivery.

Others

• Update and maintain the data of construction material required for the construction
• Coordinate with the Finance team and support with data with regards to budget and coordinate with Marketing team during the course of the project
• Maintain all the documents of the work done

Operating Network

Internal

• All functional Areas

External

• Consultants (Architects, Structural, PMC/ Service Consultants, MEP, Landscape etc)

Academic Qualifications and Work Experience

• BE Civil Engineering / ME Civil/Structural Engineering preferred
• 10-15 years experience in project management in construction industry

Essential Knowledge and Skills

• Industry Knowledge
• Negotiation skills
• Problem solving Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Risk Management
• Leadership and Team Management Skills
• Computer Skills (MSOffice, Word & PowerPoint)
• Ability to study CAD drawings
• Ability to study structural drawings

Essential Attributes

• Strategic thinking
• Attention to detail
• Organised
• Deadline driven
• Leadership & Accountability of team.