Project Manager - Mechanical Engineer

Colliers International Philippines, Inc; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Part time

Job summary

Colliers International Philippines, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Project Manager to lead complex projects in our local market, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to high safety standards.

You will oversee contract administration, scope control, design reviews, stakeholder coordination, and project close-out, with a focus on leadership and ethical practice.

Join a dynamic team and drive successful outcomes across the full project lifecycle from planning to handover.

Qualifications

• Licensed Mechanical Engineer with relevant project management experience.
• Experience leading complex projects from contract review to close-out.
• Ability to manage contract administration, scope changes, and financials.

Responsibilities

• Review contracts, manage scope and SoW per client requirements.
• Lead weekly project meetings and coordinate stakeholders.
• Oversee time, quality, and budget, including change orders and cost implications.
• Coordinate design reviews, site instructions, testing, and commissioning.
• Manage payments, claims, and change order processes.
• Ensure handover, warranties, and final close-out deliverables.
• Provide EHS leadership and uphold Colliers ethics.
• Mentor and lead the project team and report to the Head of Department.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Contract administration

Team management

Problem solving

Education

Licensed Mechanical Engineer

Job description

Project Manager

About the Role

At Colliers, we help our leaders, clients, and communities accelerate their success through our professional expertise and enterprising culture. We are looking for a dedicated Project Manager to lead complex projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. In this role, you will be responsible for the full project lifecycle—from contract review and stakeholder management to financial oversight and final close-out—while upholding the highest standards of business ethics and professional excellence.

Duties and Responsibilities

Project & Contract Management

• Contract Administration: Review the Construction Contract between Owner and Main Contractor and manage the project in accordance with clauses and sub-clauses of the main contract, Scope of Works (SoW), and Terms of Reference issued by the Client.

• Scope Management: As necessary, review any potential scope creeps that may affect the cost and time value of the project.

• Project Delivery: Manage the Time, Quality, and Budget of the project, including awareness of cost implications of potential and/or approved change orders.

• Stakeholder Coordination: Anticipate and resolve any seen risks or unresolved issues of the project in a timely manner with project stakeholders.

• Meeting Leadership: Lead Project Meetings and any breakout meetings required for the project every working week.

• Documentation: Ensure all project-related files are available in the PjM Team SharePoint Project File Folder.

Design, Technical Review & Quality Assurance

• Design Compliance: Review Approved Designs or issued For Construction Drawings (A&E - Architectural and Engineering Drawings) and inspect compliance of “the Works” by the General Contractor or Sub-Contractor.

• Site Instructions: Issue any instructions needed to the General Contractor or Sub-Contractor, subject to the awareness and/or approval of the HOD or the Client.

• Testing & Commissioning: Review all testing and commissioning methods for endorsement to design consultants or building engineers and inspectors.

Financial & Change Management

• Change Order Process: Review, discuss, and agree with the Client on any Project Manager’s Instructions (PMI), Site Instructions (SI), and Confirmation of Verbal Instructions (CVI) that may result in scope changes and/or change orders.

• Claims Management: Review, discuss, and obtain approval for any Change Order Claims; manage the overall Change Order Process of the project.

• Financial Oversight: Manage the financial aspects of the project in respect to awarded cost in the Bill of Quantities, limits of change order, change order management, and overruns.

• Payment Recommendations: Evaluate, review, and circulate payment recommendations to the Client for contractor’s progress billings and change order claims.

Project Close-out

• Handover Process: Ensure the implementation of the handover process (including warranties, as-built plans, commissioning certificates, taking-over certificates, close-out report, final account, etc.) in respect to the Colliers Procedural Checklist - Project Close-out.

• Reporting: Conduct a Project Close-out Report and Lessons Learned Report at the end of the project.

Leadership, Ethics & Safety

• EHS Stewardship: Provide Leadership Stewardship on project Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) for a safe delivery of the project.

• Business Ethics: Act within the Colliers Business Ethics at all times.

• Mentorship: Provide mentoring and a leadership role to the support team assigned in the project, including necessary advice, corrections, and peer review.

• Internal Reporting: Provide daily updates to the Colliers Head of Department (HOD).

Qualifications

• Employment Type: Project-based employment.

• Licensure: Licensed Mechanical Engineer.

• Experience: 5–10 years of relevant professional experience.

• Background: Proven experience as a Project Manager or in a similar capacity.

• Contractor Management: Experienced in handling contractors and external vendors.

• Team Leadership: Experience in managing a team of project managers.

• Soft Skills: Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.