Deputy Project Manager

SMEC (an SJ Group company); Pasay; On-site; PHP 1,500,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Surbana Jurong in the Philippines seeks a seasoned Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale civil and marine construction projects, ensuring safety, quality and schedule adherence. You will oversee site teams, interface with contractors and stakeholders, and drive project delivery from design to completion.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of relevant experience, PMP is preferred, and a proven track record in risk management, budgeting, and multi-disciplinary coordination in demanding

Qualifications

• Professional Project Management Qualifications such as PMP is preferred.
• At least 10 years' experience in managing large scale civil engineering construction projects, of which 5 years were on marine works (dredging, reclamation, rock works).
• Experience in risk assessment, geotechnical/engineering works, environmental impact assessments, tender documents, site supervision and contract administration.
• Other prerequisites: excellent teamwork, strong technical competence, good interpersonal skills and a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project/Construction Manager to oversee construction sites, general contractors, and workers to ensure quality and safety.
• Report to senior management on project progress with schedule, cost, and quality adherence.
• Liaise with subcontractors, consultants, and authorities; set guidelines and provide supervision to the team.
• Manage each project phase from design to completion and optimize resource use and cost-efficiency.
• Lead a team of engineers and inspectors for project delivery and coordinate with client meetings.

Skills

PMP Certification

Team Leadership

Risk Assessment

Geotechnical

Environmental Impact

Tender Documents

Contract Administration

Job description

For 75 years, SMEC has built a reputation as a trusted partner on major transport and energy infrastructure projects around the world. Our design leaders and specialist teams draw on deep expertise and experience delivering projects across a range of diverse environments, from some of the world's most remote locations to some of the densest urban surroundings.

We understand the value of relationships to ensure that we comprehensively address all requirements at each stage in a project's development. By closely collaborating with our clients, contractors, subcontractors and asset operators, we deliver commercially informed design thinking through local specialists who understand on-the-ground context and industry expectations.

We stand apart through our historically diverse, globally connected workforce, operating out of more than 40 countries with strong local relationships.

Our diverse workforce of professionals are highly respected experts who bring talent, experience and passion to their fields. Challenging boundaries, we look beyond the project scope to ensure we leave a positive impact in the communities we live and work in and allow present and future generations to thrive.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Project/Construction Manager to oversee the construction sites, general contractors, and workers to ensure a high level of quality and safety.
• Report to senior management, overall responsible for the effective implementation and successful completion of construction project within schedule, cost and quality.
• Liaise closely with subcontractors, consultants and authorities; set guidelines and provide expertise and supervision to the team.
• Manage each phase of the project from design to completion and ensure efficient use of resources and enhance cost-effectiveness.
• Manage a team of Senior Engineers, Section Engineers, Engineers and inspectors for project management delivery.
• Work closely with project team and lead the team to achieve project goals and objectives.
• Manage Client expectations and manage meetings with client.
• Attend progress meetings with client and contractor and manage progress updates to the client on weekly basis.
• Manage Contractor and manage the Consultant supervision team to supervise the construction works on site and ensure implementation of appropriate SOP's for construction works.
• Guarantees that all work is performed in accordance with approved methodologies and procedures.
• Ensures that the project is constructed and documented in accordance with the contract documents and good engineering practices.
• Develop and maintain project cost/change controls, and project budget and accounting records.
• Performs change order estimating and assists the Construction Manager/Project Manager in-change for negotiations.
• Coordinate and monitor schedule updates, invoices, and submittals.
• Assists in managing and reviewing the progress of contractors' construction schedules.
• Reviews weekly and monthly reports on the status and progress of the contracts, including project costs and potential changes.
• Reports the status of project.
• Ensure implementation of appropriate HSE procedures and manage safety of construction works on site.

Qualifications:

• Professional Project Management Qualifications such as PMP is preferred
• At least 10 years' experience in managing large scale civil engineering construction projects, of which 5 years were spent mainly on marine works that involved significant dredging, reclamation and rock works as well as wharf and jetty construction
• Experience in risk assessment, geotechnical and engineering works, environmental impact assessments, tender documents, site supervision and contract administration
• Other pre-requisites are excellent team spirit, strong technical competence, good interpersonal skills and with a "can-do" attitude.

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!