Project manager -Civil Engineer

Job Description Project Manager (Civil Engineering)

Position: Project Manager Civil Engineering
Department: Projects / Construction
Reporting To: Director of Projects / Project Director
Location: Project Site
Project Type: High-Rise / Commercial / Hospitality Construction

Role Summary

The Project Manager Civil Engineering will be responsible for the overall planning, execution, coordination, supervision, and timely completion of civil and structural construction works for a high-rise building project.

The role requires strong hands-on experience in deep foundations, piling, raft foundations, reinforced concrete structures, civil works, subcontractor and contractor management, site operations, quality control, safety, planning, and project coordination.

The candidate will be expected to manage multiple contractors and site teams while ensuring that construction is executed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, project schedules, budgets, quality standards, and applicable codes.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

1. Project & Site Management

• Take overall responsibility for day-to-day civil and structural construction activities at site.
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor construction activities to ensure timely project execution.
• Develop and implement construction methodologies and execution strategies.
• Coordinate activities between civil, structural, MEP, architectural, and other project teams.
• Monitor manpower, equipment, materials, and resources required for construction.
• Identify site constraints and resolve construction-related issues promptly.
• Conduct regular site meetings and coordinate with consultants, contractors, subcontractors, and project management teams.

2. Foundation & Substructure Works

• Manage and supervise piling and deep foundation works, including bored piles, driven piles, pile caps, pile testing, integrity testing, load testing, and associated works.
• Review pile layouts, foundation drawings, method statements, and construction sequences.
• Coordinate pile installation, excavation, dewatering, reinforcement, concreting, and testing activities.
• Supervise raft foundation construction, including excavation, soil preparation, waterproofing, blinding concrete, reinforcement, embedded items, formwork, and mass concreting.
• Manage large-volume concrete pours and associated temperature-control and quality requirements.
• Coordinate basement and substructure construction, where applicable.
• Ensure proper interface between piling, foundation, waterproofing, structural, and MEP works.

3. Structural & Civil Works

• Manage reinforced concrete construction for columns, shear walls, beams, slabs, core walls, stairs, retaining walls, and other structural elements.
• Supervise high-rise concrete construction and ensure proper construction sequencing.
• Coordinate reinforcement, formwork, scaffolding, concrete placement, curing, and associated activities.
• Monitor concrete quality, cube testing, material testing, and compliance with project specifications.
• Review construction drawings and identify discrepancies or constructability issues.
• Coordinate structural works with architectural and MEP requirements.
• Supervise blockwork, plastering, screeding, waterproofing, external works, drainage, roads, paving, and other civil works.

4. Contractor & Subcontractor Management

• Manage and coordinate main contractors, civil contractors, piling contractors, subcontractors, and specialist contractors.
• Monitor contractor performance against scope, schedule, quality, manpower, resources, and contractual obligations.
• Review contractor work programs, method statements, shop drawings, and inspection procedures.
• Ensure contractors maintain adequate manpower, equipment, and materials on site.
• Identify delays, productivity issues, and potential claims and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate contractor interfaces to prevent delays and site conflicts.
• Verify completed works and support measurement, certification, and payment processes.
• Assist with evaluation and selection of civil contractors and subcontractors.

5. Planning & Schedule Control

• Develop detailed construction schedules and work programs for civil and structural activities.
• Establish project milestones and monitor progress against approved schedules.
• Track critical-path activities, particularly foundations, piling, raft, basement, structural frame, and high-rise construction.
• Identify potential delays and develop recovery programs.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports.
• Monitor planned vs. actual progress and implement corrective measures.

6. Quality Control

• Ensure all civil and structural works comply with approved drawings, specifications, codes, and quality standards.
• Review and approve method statements, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), and quality documentation.
• Coordinate inspections with consultants and testing agencies.
• Ensure proper testing of concrete, reinforcement, soil, piles, waterproofing, and other construction materials.
• Monitor non-conformances and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Maintain proper construction records and documentation.

7. Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance

• Ensure construction activities are carried out in accordance with project HSE requirements.
• Coordinate with the HSE team to identify and mitigate construction risks.
• Ensure safe execution of excavation, piling, lifting, scaffolding, formwork, concrete, and high-rise activities.
• Stop unsafe work where necessary and ensure corrective measures are implemented.

8. Cost & Commercial Management

• Monitor civil construction costs and resource utilization.
• Assist in preparing project budgets and cost forecasts.
• Monitor quantities and variations in civil and structural works.
• Review contractor measurements, variations, and claims.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization without compromising quality or structural integrity.
• Ensure efficient utilization of manpower, materials, plant, and equipment.

9. Design & Consultant Coordination

• Coordinate with structural engineers, architects, MEP consultants, geotechnical consultants, surveyors, and other specialists.
• Review construction drawings for constructability and site requirements.
• Raise RFIs and coordinate resolution of technical issues.
• Ensure latest approved drawings and revisions are being used at site.
• Provide practical construction input during design development.

10. Site Leadership

• Lead and supervise civil engineers, site engineers, supervisors, surveyors, QA/QC personnel, and other site staff.
• Establish clear responsibilities and performance expectations for the site team.
• Conduct regular progress and coordination meetings.
• Maintain strong communication between management, consultants, contractors, and site teams.
• Ensure a disciplined and professional site environment.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• 12-18 years of relevant construction experience, preferably with significant experience in high-rise buildings.
• Proven experience managing large-scale commercial, hospitality, residential, or mixed-use high-rise projects.
• Strong hands-on experience in:
• Piling and deep foundations
• Pile caps
• Raft foundations
• Basement construction
• Reinforced concrete structures
• High-rise structural works
• Shear walls and core structures
• Formwork and reinforcement
• Large-volume concrete pours
• Waterproofing
• General civil works
• Strong experience managing main contractors, subcontractors, and specialist contractors.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary site teams.
• Ability to read and interpret structural, architectural, civil, and MEP drawings.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, sequencing, QA/QC, HSE, and project controls.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Project/Primavera P6, MS Excel, and relevant construction management software.

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience on projects involving:

• 15+ storey high-rise buildings
• 200+ room hotels or large hospitality projects
• Large raft foundations
• Deep/bored piling
• Basement structures
• High-volume concrete works
• Complex structural cores and shear walls
• Multiple contractors working simultaneously

would be strongly preferred.

Key Competencies

• Strong construction leadership
• Contractor and subcontractor management
• Foundation and structural construction expertise
• Planning and scheduling
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Cost and resource management
• Technical drawing interpretation
• Quality management
• HSE awareness
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet aggressive construction deadlines

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

The Project Manager will be evaluated on:

• Project completion against approved schedule
• Progress against monthly construction targets
• Quality and number of non-conformances
• Contractor performance
• Cost and variation control
• Productivity and resource utilization
• Safety performance
• Timely resolution of technical/site issues
• Coordination between contractors and consultants
• Successful completion of critical milestones

Benefits:

• Attractive Salary
  
• Medical Insurance
  
• Shared Accommodation
  
• Annual Economy Class Return AIR Ticket

• Annual paid one month vacation