Project Manager

SMEC (an SJ Group company); Pasig; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Surbana Jurong, a leading global consultancy, is seeking a Senior Project Manager for civil marine works in Manila. You will coordinate activities, supervise teams, monitor schedule, budget, and quality, and report progress to senior management.

Key requirements include a Civil/Structural Engineering degree, PMP preferred, 10 years of large-scale project experience including marine works, and readiness for project-based assignments in Manila.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from a recognized institution.
• Professional Project Management certification (e.g., PMP) is preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in managing large-scale civil engineering projects, with at least 5 years on marine works.
• Experience in risk assessment, geotechnical and engineering works, environmental impact assessments, tender preparation, site supervision, and contract administration.
• Willing to accept project-based employment and to be assigned in Manila.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager in coordinating project activities, managing documentation, and monitoring progress.
• Supervise the project team to ensure all activities meet the Employer’s requirements.
• Oversee project completion within schedule, budget, and quality standards.
• Report project progress to senior management and lead regular meetings to strategize efficient delivery.
• Conduct stakeholder meetings to address challenges and ensure alignment with project goals.
• Liaise with internal teams including Construction Supervision, Design, Project Management Support, and Contract Advisory to ensure cohesive execution.
• Manage all phases of the project from design to completion, optimizing resource use and cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with approved methodologies and procedures.
• Maintain project cost/change controls and budget records.
• Monitor contractor activities to ensure alignment with the project schedule.
• Support change order estimation and assist in managing change requests.
• Review contractor construction schedules and progress reports.
• Prepare and review weekly/monthly reports on contract status, costs, and potential changes.
• Assist the Regional Director in identifying business opportunities and supporting client engagement.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

Civil/structural engineering

PMP certification

Risk assessment

Geotechnical engineering

Environmental impact

Tender preparation

Site supervision

Contract administration

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

MS Project

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Job description

• Assist the Project Manager in coordinating project activities, managing documentation, and monitoring progress.
• Supervise the project team to ensure all activities meet the Employer’s requirements.
• Oversee project completion within schedule, budget, and quality standards.
• Report project progress to senior management and lead regular meetings to strategize efficient delivery.
• Conduct stakeholder meetings to address challenges and ensure alignment with project goals.
• Liaise with internal teams including Construction Supervision, Design, Project Management Support, and Contract Advisory to ensure cohesive execution.
• Manage all phases of the project from design to completion,optimizingresource use and cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with approved methodologies and procedures.
• Maintain project cost/change controls and budget records.
• Monitor contractor activities to ensure alignment with the project schedule.
• Support change order estimation andassistin managing change requests.
• Review contractor construction schedules and progress reports.
• Prepare and review weekly/monthly reports on contract status, costs, and potential changes.
• Assist the Regional Director inidentifyingbusiness opportunities and supporting client engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager in coordinating project activities, managing documentation, and monitoring progress.
• Supervise the project team to ensure all activities meet the Employer’s requirements.
• Oversee project completion within schedule, budget, and quality standards.
• Report project progress to senior management and lead regular meetings to strategize efficient delivery.
• Conduct stakeholder meetings to address challenges and ensure alignment with project goals.
• Liaise with internal teams including Construction Supervision, Design, Project Management Support, and Contract Advisory to ensure cohesive execution.
• Manage all phases of the project from design to completion,optimizingresource use and cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with approved methodologies and procedures.
• Maintain project cost/change controls and budget records.
• Monitor contractor activities to ensure alignment with the project schedule.
• Support change order estimation andassistin managing change requests.
• Review contractor construction schedules and progress reports.
• Prepare and review weekly/monthly reports on contract status, costs, and potential changes.
• Assist the Regional Director inidentifyingbusiness opportunities and supporting client engagement.

Key Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from a recognized institution.
• Professional Project Management certification (e.g., PMP) is preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in managing large-scale civil engineering projects, with at least 5 years focused on marine works (dredging, reclamation, rock works,wharfand jetty construction).
• Experience in risk assessment, geotechnical and engineering works, environmental impact assessments, tender preparation, site supervision, and contract administration.
• Strong technical competence, excellent interpersonal skills, and a proactive “can-do” attitude.
• Willing to accept project-based employment.
• Willingto be assignedinManila.

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