Supporting the Leadership Team, comprising the Project Director, Deputy Project Director and other Discipline Managers, in managing and overseeing the execution of the project within time, budgetary and design specific constraints

Functioning as project manager for construction activities; managing the Design and Build Contractor throughout the project delivery. 

Providing strategic oversight and direction to the on-site technical, multi-disciplined construction staff responsible for site supervision on this design-build project

Leading the construction team through site mobilization, execution, and demobilization activities to ensure the orderly, efficient, and timely completion of the project scope in accordance with contractual requirements 

Leading the Construction inspection and oversight teams to correctly evaluate all Design & Build contractor activities addressing construction methodology, project quality plans, safety plans, schedules and compliance with contractual requirements 

Providing constructability reviews of plans and specifications to evaluate scheduled activities and staffing requirements for each phase of construction, and coordinating the availability of requisite equipment

Coordinating the preparation of various schedule projections for construction activities as per contract requirements and coordinating its integration with the Master Schedule with the Project Controls Team

Actively leading the coordination and review of construction progress presented by the contractor and presenting to the senior leadership team, commenting on non-compliance, areas of concern and corrective actions

Working with contractor with suggestions to optimize the sequencing of activities to mitigate schedule slips

Initiating or escalating the correction of any conditions which may adversely affect the completion of the project on schedule and within budget

Working with the QA/QC team when overseeing quality control throughout all construction phases of the assigned package 

Working with the HSE Team to ensure Contractors compliance with Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental Plans, and regulatory requirements applicable to the Project. Reporting any relevant issues and assisting in the development and implementation of required corrective actions

• Minimum 18  years of industry experience in managing and delivering mega-projects 


• Construction or Civil Engineering related degree or recognised professional qualifications


• Demonstrable experience in the construction management of large civil construction projects of substantial or similar size and above average complexity in urban environments


• Prior experience in the delivery of rail, metro or related projects  


• Hands-on knowledge of the specifics of a  Design-Build project


• Successful track record in leading and managing  multi-disciplined engineering teams and sub-contractors


• Ability to interface with key internal and external stakeholders at a senior level 


• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders at all levels in order to negotiate  win-win situations


• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills; with the ability to convey the right messages


• Ability to meet deadlines in a highly pressurized and ever-changing work environment


• Previous experience in a PMCM (Programme Management, Construction Management) environment