Project Manager

ILO Construction, Inc; Batangas City; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

ILO Construction, Inc in Batangas is seeking an experienced Project Manager (Civil/Construction) to lead the on-site construction efforts from award to turnover. You will coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, ensure safety, quality, schedule adherence, and maintain open communication with clients.

The ideal candidate has a civil engineering license with 7–10 years of relevant experience, strong AutoCAD skills, and proven project-management ability.

Qualifications

• Professional license in civil engineering or equivalent.
• 7–10 years of experience in construction/project management.
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.
• Solid organizational skills with attention to detail and multitasking.

Responsibilities

• Overall management of the operations and construction activities at the project site from project awarding to turnover.
• Plan, schedule, or coordinate construction project activities to meet deadlines.
• Prepare and oversee the project budget and ensure operating expenses are monitored.
• Provide technical requirements and cost estimates for site development and feasibility.
• Offer technical advice on design, construction, or program modifications.
• Conduct construction inspection and ensure structural integrity; initiate corrective actions.
• Direct or participate in surveying to lay out installations and elevations.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Administrative tasks: reports, inventory, and vendor negotiations.
• Oversee on-site workers and enforce safety practices.

Skills

Autocad

Education

Professional engineering licensure (Civil)

Job description

QUALIFICATIONS:

• The candidate must possess at least a professional license (passed board/bar/professional license exam) in engineering (civil) or equivalent.

• At least 7-10 years of working experience in the related field is required for this position.

• Required Skill(s): Autocad

• Preferably an assistant manager/manager specialized in engineering—civil/construction/structural or equivalent.

• Proven working experience in project management in the construction industry

• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Solid organizational skills, including attention to detail and multitasking skills

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITY:

The project manager shall be responsible for the overall construction management of the assigned project site.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Overall management of the operations and construction activities at the project site from project awarding to turnover.

• Plan, schedule, or coordinate construction project activities (operating strategies, plans, or procedures) to meet deadlines.

• Prepare and oversee the project budget. Ensure operating expenses are monitored and within budget.

• Provide technical or resource requirements for the development of site projects. Estimate quantities and cost of materials, equipment, or labor to determine project feasibility and implementation.

• Provide technical advice to industrial or managerial personnel regarding design, construction, or program modifications or structural repairs.

• Conducts construction inspection and reviews the integrity of the structure and recommends corrective action to avoid the cumulative effect of such deviation and recover delay to finish the task in time.

• Evaluate construction methods and determine the cost-effectiveness of plans.

• Direct or participate in surveying to lay out installations or establish reference points, grades, or elevations to guide construction.

• Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, or other topographical or geologic data.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Direct engineering activities ensuring compliance with environmental, safety, or other governmental regulations.

• Assist in obtaining the appropriate permits and licenses needed for construction sites

• Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, or other regulations.

• Investigate damage, accidents, or delays at construction sites to ensure that proper construction procedures are being followed.

• Identify local community and environmental risks and develop risk management strategies for the respective projects/sites. Ensure that all issues are resolved professionally.

Administrative Tasks

• Prepares necessary reports for third-party evaluation, deficiency and progress reports, and other reports requested by management;

• Maintain an inventory log for all materials, equipment, and related resources required at the site. Processes requisition of supplies and materials needed to complete the construction project on a timely basis.

• Negotiate with external vendors on contract agreements, as needed.

• Ensures identified first responders address emergencies such as machine/equipment breakdowns or failures, natural calamities, and civil unrest; communicates timely updates to the head office.

People Management

• Oversee the work performance of all workers on-site. Provides clear directives and instructions to all.

• Implements team adherence to safety practices and procedures.

POSITION COMPETENCY PROFILE

CORE COMPETENCIES

Behavioral manifestation of skill or competencies to perform the job.

• Proactive—Creating or controlling the situation before it happens.

• Aligning Performance for Success—Focusing and guiding others and self in accomplishing work objectives.

• Operational Decision Making—Relating and comparing; securing relevant information and identifying key issues; committing to an action after developing alternative courses of action that take into consideration resources, constraints, and organizational values.

• Team Development—Using appropriate methods and interpersonal style to develop, motivate, and guide a team toward successful outcomes and attainment of business objectives.

• Change Leadership—Continuously seeking (or encouraging others to seek) opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing organizational problems and opportunities.

• Driving for Results -Setting high goals for personal and group accomplishment; using measurement methods to monitor progress toward goal attainment; tenaciously working to meet or exceed those goals while deriving satisfaction from the process of goal achievement and continuous improvement.

• Business Acumen—Understanding and utilizing economic, financial, and industry data to accurately diagnose business strengths and weaknesses, identify key issues, and develop strategies and plans.

• Communication—Conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.

• Impact—Creating a good first impression; commanding attention and respect; showing an air of confidence.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Knowledgeable in Project Management (construction of roads, buildings, warehouses, and similar)

• Contractor management

• Regulatory compliance requirements

• Layout & design of related schematics and specifications (e.g., with the use of AutoCAD, MS Project, and similar software)