Construction Manager (Mid- to High-Rise Buildings)

Conexus Staffing & Consultancy Solutions; Pasig; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Conexus Staffing & Consultancy Solutions is assisting a growing property development company in recruiting a Construction Manager to oversee on-site execution from pre-construction coordination through testing, commissioning, and turnover in Pasig City.

The role requires strong project management experience, particularly with mid- to high-rise projects, and effective coordination with contractors, consultants, and suppliers to ensure plans, timelines, budgets, and safety standards are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Licensed Civil Engineer is preferred.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in construction management, project management, or site supervision.
• Proven experience managing construction projects, preferably mid- to high-rise buildings.
• Experience representing a property developer or managing contractors on behalf of a project owner is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, project scheduling, cost control, quality assurance, and contract administration.
• Familiarity with building permits, regulatory requirements, construction standards, and safety compliance.
• Proven ability to manage contractors, consultants, suppliers, and multiple project stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and reporting abilities.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of managing competing project priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction activities and ensure projects are delivered according to approved plans, specifications, schedules, and budgets.
• Serve as the developer's on-site representative and protect the company's interests throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, and other project stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential delays and risks, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure contractors comply with contractual obligations, approved drawings, technical specifications, and quality standards.
• Monitor project costs and variations to help ensure compliance with approved budgets.
• Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, permits, project licenses, safety requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Conduct regular site inspections and progress meetings to address construction issues and maintain project momentum.
• Review construction schedules, progress reports, technical submissions, and other project documentation.
• Coordinate testing, commissioning, punch list completion, and final project turnover.
• Identify construction defects and ensure corrective works are completed before acceptance and handover.
• Provide regular project updates and recommendations to management regarding progress, budget, quality, and potential risks.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field

Licensed Civil Engineer is preferred

At least 5 years of relevant experience in construction management

Experience with mid- to high-rise buildings

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a growing property development company, is looking for a Construction Manager to oversee the execution of its development projects, ensuring contractors and service providers deliver according to approved plans, timelines, budgets, quality standards, and contractual requirements.

This role will serve as the developer's on-site representative, overseeing construction activities from pre-construction coordination through testing, commissioning, and project turnover.

Candidates with strong project management experience, particularly in mid- to high-rise construction projects, are highly preferred.

Location: Pasig City
Work Setup: Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee construction activities and ensure projects are delivered according to approved plans, specifications, schedules, and budgets.

• Serve as the developer's on-site representative and protect the company's interests throughout the construction lifecycle.

• Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, and other project stakeholders.

• Monitor project progress, identify potential delays and risks, and implement corrective actions.

• Ensure contractors comply with contractual obligations, approved drawings, technical specifications, and quality standards.

• Monitor project costs and variations to help ensure compliance with approved budgets.

• Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, permits, project licenses, safety requirements, and regulatory standards.

• Conduct regular site inspections and progress meetings to address construction issues and maintain project momentum.

• Review construction schedules, progress reports, technical submissions, and other project documentation.

• Coordinate testing, commissioning, punch list completion, and final project turnover.

• Identify construction defects and ensure corrective works are completed before acceptance and handover.

• Provide regular project updates and recommendations to management regarding progress, budget, quality, and potential risks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.

• Licensed Civil Engineer is preferred.

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in construction management, project management, or site supervision.

• Proven experience managing construction projects, preferably mid- to high-rise buildings.

• Experience representing a property developer or managing contractors on behalf of a project owner is an advantage.

• Strong knowledge of construction methods, project scheduling, cost control, quality assurance, and contract administration.

• Familiarity with building permits, regulatory requirements, construction standards, and safety compliance.

• Proven ability to manage contractors, consultants, suppliers, and multiple project stakeholders.

• Strong leadership, negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Excellent communication, coordination, and reporting abilities.

• Detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of managing competing project priorities.