Senior Construction Manager

Job Overview

Design Phase Services

• Support development of project requirements and conduct constructability reviews, identifying risks to project cost and schedule.
• Assist in identifying long-lead items and participate in value engineering efforts to optimise project outcomes.
• Review design and construction drawings for compliance with project requirements and sector-specific standards.
• Participate in risk identification and mitigation planning, and develop baseline schedules with regular progress updates.
• Participate in criticality assessments to identify critical design and construction aspects requiring oversight.

Construction Phase Services

• Lead and coordinate the site project team under client direction, providing oversight of the general contractor and key subcontractors.
• Attend construction status meetings and coordinate with owners, architects, and contractors to address project-specific issues.
• Review construction progress and schedule alignment with actual field production, coordinating with cost and scheduling representatives for reporting.
• Support observation, issue tracking, and punch-list coordination with architects and engineers.
• Oversee in-process and final inspections, testing activities, and ensure project documentation is properly maintained.

Stakeholder Coordination & Management

• Liaise effectively with external vendors, architects, engineers, suppliers, and general contractors.
• Interface with local authorities on site development, utility tie-ins, and permitting issues.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with all project team members, fostering collaboration across disciplines.
• Communicate project status, risks, and solutions with clarity and professionalism to all stakeholders.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, standards, and infrastructure-specific regulations.
• Demonstrate strong working knowledge of safety in design and health and safety regulations for construction sites.
• Review product data submittals and requests for information in coordination with technical reviewers.
• Maintain SOX control responsibilities where applicable.