Deputy Project Manager

SMEC (an SJ Group company); Pasig; On-site; PHP 1,500,000 - 2,700,000; Full time

Job summary

Surbana Jurong in the Philippines is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead large-scale civil engineering construction projects, including marine works such as dredging, reclamation, and wharf construction. You will oversee site teams, manage safety, schedule, and budget, and ensure adherence to contracted methodologies.

This role requires a civil/structural engineering degree, PMP preferred, and at least 10 years of project leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified civil/structural engineer.
• 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.

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, responsible for effective implementation and completion of construction project within schedule, cost and quality.
• Liaise closely with subcontractors, consultants and authorities; set guidelines and provide supervision to the team.
• Manage each phase of the project from design to completion and ensure efficient use of resources and cost-effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain project cost/change controls, and project budget and accounting records.
• Ensure implementation of appropriate HSE procedures and safety on site.

Skills

Civil/Structural Eng

PMP

Project Leadership

Risk Assessment

Geotechnical Works

Environmental Impact

Tender Documents

Site Supervision

Contract Administration

Interpersonal Skills

Can-do Attitude

Education

Civil/Structural Engineering Degree

PMP Certification

Job description

Key Responsibilties

• 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.

Key Responsibilties

• 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.

Key Qualifications

• Degree qualified civil/structural engineer,
• 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.

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