Assistant Construction Manager (Project-based)

SM Development Corporation; Santa Rosa; On-site; PHP 670,000 - 1,004,000; Full time

Job summary

SM Development Corporation, a leading Philippine real estate developer, seeks an Assistant Finishing Manager to support the Finishing Lead in executing, monitoring, and documenting finishing works for residential, parking, and common areas. The role ensures timely coordination, verification, and reporting to meet turnover, safety, and quality standards.

You will liaise with Engineering, Construction, PMD, and BT teams, supervise contractors, inspect units after repairs, and manage the warranty

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Civil Engineer or Architect.
• 5+ years of extensive work experience in property management, construction, or warranty management.
• ≥3 years in a supervisory role related to construction engineering.
• Knowledge of construction quality standards and warranty protocols.
• Strong leadership and communication (written, oral, presentation) skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor units and parking spaces under the 1-year warranty period.
• Coordinate with Buyer Turnover Site Team and Asset Handling teams to address units with manifestations.
• Safekeep and transmit unit keys during rectification and after repair.
• Address punch list items identified during turnover with Owner (POE).
• Liaise with Engineering, Construction, PMD, and BT to resolve slips within 1-year warranty period.
• Work with contractors to ensure timely warranty repairs and punch list completion.
• Inspect units and parking spaces after repairs to ensure quality standards.
• Process unit/parking rectification through Job Order Portal for contractor augmentation.
• Manage warranty budget and ensure cost-effective allocation of repairs and services within budget.

Skills

Licensed Civil Engineer

Licensed Architect

Leadership

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Professional civil engineer license

Professional architect license

Job description

SM Development Corporation is one of the leading names in Philippine real estate, delivering high-quality, well-planned developments nationwide. Committed to building a nation of homeowners, we seek top-caliber talent ready to make an impact.

Why Build Your Career with Us

You'll have the opportunity to build your career with a top residential developer. We provide access to continuous training and growth opportunities within a culture built on performance, discipline, and teamwork. Most importantly, you will contribute to high-impact projects that shape communities and create a real legacy.

Your Role, Your Impact

The Assistant Finishing Manager provides on-ground and administrative support to the Finishing Lead in the execution, monitoring, and documentation of all finishing-related works for residential, parking, and common areas. This role ensures timely coordination, verification, and reporting of tasks needed to meet turnover, safety, and quality requirements of the project.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor and track all units and parking spaces under the 1-year units warranty period
• Coordinate with Buyer Turnover Site Team and Property Management Department Site Team - Asset Handling to address units with manifestation.
• Monitor and safekeep unit keys during unit rectification and transmit them after the repair of the units.
• Coordinate with Buyer Turnover Site Team to address punch list items by Owner (POE) identified during turnover process.
• Liaise with relevant departments (e.g., Engineering, Construction, PMD and BT) for resolution of concern slips that fall within 1-year warranty period reckoned from the 1st FA recorded of units through QTOP.
• Work closely with assigned contractors and project teams to ensure warranty period repairs and punch list items are addressed promptly and properly
• Inspect units and parking spaces after repairs or rectifications to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Process unit/parking rectification thru Job Order Portal for contractor's subject for augmentation.
• Manage the warranty budget and ensure cost - effective allocation of/and resources for repairs and services are within the allocated budget.

Who We’re Looking For

• Must be a licensed Civil Engineer or Architect
• Preferably with at least 5 years of extensive work experience in property management, construction, or warranty management
• With at least 3 years in supervisory role and/or related to construction engineering
• Knowledge of construction quality standards and warranty protocols
• With excellent leadership, communication (written, oral, and presentation/facilitation) and interpersonal skills)