Job Description

Project Manager (Location: Kegalle)

The Project Manager will be responsible for planning, managing and coordinating all construction activities to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget and in accordance with approved quality standards, safety regulations and project specifications. The role involves supervising site teams and subcontractors, monitoring project progress and resource utilisation, managing costs and risks, coordinating with clients and consultants, and ensuring the successful completion and handover of projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor construction programmes, work schedules, milestones and resource allocation to ensure timely project completion.
• Supervise and coordinate site engineers, supervisors, subcontractors and workers to ensure smooth and efficient construction activities.
• Monitor project budgets, labour, materials, equipment, procurement and expenditure to minimise waste and control costs.
• Ensure all construction work complies with approved drawings, specifications, quality standards, health and safety regulations, and environmental requirements.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, architects, engineers, suppliers and subcontractors to resolve technical issues and maintain effective project coordination.
• Track actual progress against the project programme, identify delays and risks, implement corrective actions and prepare regular progress reports.
• Manage project documentation, variations, inspections, testing, commissioning, defect rectification and final handover to ensure successful project completion.

Candidate Profile

• A bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related field.
• A minimum of seven years of relevant experience in construction project management, preferably in building or civil engineering projects.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status is mandatory.
• Proven experience in project planning, scheduling, budgeting, cost control and resource management.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, technical drawings, specifications, quality standards and health and safety regulations.
• Experience in managing site teams, subcontractors, suppliers and other project stakeholders.
• Proficiency in project management software such as MS Project and Primavera P6; knowledge of AutoCAD will be an advantage.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet project deadlines and work effectively under pressure.

If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this challenging role, please click on “Apply Now”. Pay and benefits of this above position will be competitive, and the rewards are performance driven.

Hayleys is an Equal Opportunity Employer.