Construction Manager

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Full time

On-site

Job description

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Key accountabilities

(Fee-Based)

Responsible for regular reports to lead consultant
Responsible for day-to-day success of project execution
Day-to-day management of the construction process
Point of interface with lead consultant and client project teams
Team leader for project delivery
Sets quality benchmarks with the consultant and client team
Establishes project execution plan (PEP) in conjunction with the Project Manager
Conduct risk management and value engineering studies
Responsible for achieving goals of quality time and cost
Manages the construction process on site
Oversee all HS&E checks, reports and incidents
Ensure regular emergency response exercises and drills are conducted to ensure the highest level of preparedness in any emergency. Maintain records of drills and identify areas of improvement to reduce response times.

Proposal Stage - (Non-Fee-Based)

· Attend pre-post tender meetings as requested.

Pre-Construction Stage

· Visit site to evaluate site conditions.

· Develop the Construction Program with the Project Manager and Technical Planning Manager.

· Prepare Information Required Schedule with the Project Manager and Technical Planning Manager.

· Obtain approval of the Construction Program during the Design Brief Meeting.

· Raise Q&A Forms for queries and clarifications.

· Prepare Project Control Form for Start-Up Meeting.

· Attend Project Start-Up Meeting.

· Complete and distribute the Project Control Form.

· Participate in the procurement process and Trade Contractors selection.

· Liaise with the Project Manager in the review of tender and contract documentation - identify contractual requirements.

· Over see any ISO issued forms are addressed and logged back to server

Construction Stage

· Effect site possession and agree site defects with building management.

· Prepare site establishment plan / Fire Egress and effect site establishment logistics.

· Manage the day-to-day progress of works on site and resolve all trade contractor – Building Facility Management co-ordination issues.

· Check all Method/Risk statements comply with the work scheduled and mitigating any Risks.

· Monitor and maintain progress and program. Ensures any delays to programmes are addressed and resolved immediately. Escalate any necessity for request of Extension of Time (EOT) to the Project Manager immediately.

· Manage design information. Monitor the Information Required Schedule. Manage Change Orders in conjunction with the Project Finance Manager.

· Ensure materials used are to spec and cross referenced to schedule and sample boards.

· Highlight and address design build ability issues within construction drawings and shop drawings

· Monitor quality and trade contractor performance through supervision, regular inspection and snagging.

· Liase with the Project Manager to address all key issues as they arise.

· Monitor procurement to ensure it is progressed according to plan.

· Visit factory to check on off-site fabrication.

· Conduct and document all scheduled project meetings.

· Maintain proper records of drawings and documentation.

· Manage the day-to-day implementation of Occupational Health and Safety System and liaise with the Occupational H&S Office

Completion Stage

· Prepare Completion Program with the Project Manager.

· Conduct final verification for all completed Trade Contractor's work.

· Complete Trade Contractors' Quality Audit.

· Conduct and complete progressive final snagging and defects clearance.

· Conduct cleanup for project handover.

· Conduct joint final inspection with client and consultant.

· Document and complete identified defects by client / consultant.

· Compile as built drawings and prepare Operations and Maintenance Manual (O&M) for issuance to client.

· Identify and rectify defects with building management. Apply for release of building deposit.

· Apply and obtain Certificate of Practical Completion with the Project Manager.

· Organise Delivery Services move-off site and co-ordinate project documentation with Construction Secretary for archival.

Post Completion

· Conduct to meet client with the consultant present for a walkover at the end of DLP to establish and agree on the list of defects if any.

· Liaise with the Project Manager to address all latest defects during DLP

Employees have a duty to take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your actions at work. Employees must co-operate with employers and co-workers to help everyone meet their health and safety legal requirements.

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