Manager, Project Implementation

• Efficient Project Execution: Projects are delivered on time, within budget and to required quality and safety standards.  

• Operational Plan Delivery: Project plans and priorities are translated into clear team actions and accountabilities.  

• Proactive Risk and Quality Management: Construction errors, safety risks and regulatory non-compliance are minimised.  

• Stakeholder Alignment: Consultants, contractors and internal teams are coordinated effectively.  

• Team Performance: Project team members perform effectively and are provided with clear direction and coaching.  

• Continuous Improvement: Project data and lessons learned are used to improve execution. 

Key Responsibilities 

Project Planning and Execution 

• Implement detailed project execution plans in line with approved budgets, timelines and quality requirements.  

• Translate project milestones into team priorities, responsibilities and work plans.  

• Monitor daily and weekly progress and identify deviations from schedule.  

• Coordinate with Project Planning and Development to ensure design feasibility and constructability.  

• Review project risks and implement corrective or recovery actions.  

• Ensure the project team understands delivery expectations and escalation requirements.  

Team Leadership and Performance Management 

• Lead Project Engineers, Site Engineers, Site Supervisors and other assigned team members.  

• Allocate work and clarify accountability across the project team.  

• Monitor individual and team performance against agreed deliverables.  

• Provide coaching, feedback and guidance to team members.  

• Address performance or capability gaps promptly.  

• Ensure effective communication, collaboration and accountability within the team.  

Site Coordination and Contractor Management 

• Oversee site construction activities to ensure compliance with project requirements.  

• Manage contractors, suppliers and specialist trades for timely and quality-driven performance.  

• Review contractor resource deployment, productivity and progress.  

• Verify progress claims against actual work completed.  

• Address contractor performance issues and implement corrective actions.  

• Escalate major contractual or commercial issues through the appropriate channels.  

Quality Control and Compliance 

• Conduct and oversee regular site inspections.  

• Ensure construction works comply with drawings, specifications, quality standards and regulatory requirements.  

• Ensure defects, non-conformance and workmanship concerns are addressed.  

• Monitor QLASSIC, quality, inspection and defect performance.  

• Ensure compliance with CIDB, OSHA and local authority requirements.  

• Hold team members and contractors accountable for quality and compliance.  

Problem-Solving and Risk Management 

• Identify project risks early and implement mitigation plans.  

• Resolve technical, operational and stakeholder issues affecting progress.  

• Assess project issues in terms of schedule, cost, quality, safety and contractual exposure.  

• Approve routine corrective actions within delegated authority.  

• Escalate major issues with clear facts, options and recommendations.  

• Ensure agreed decisions are implemented and monitored.  

Stakeholder Communication and Reporting 

• Provide structured project updates to senior management and relevant stakeholders.  

• Lead project coordination meetings where required.  

• Ensure collaboration between site teams, consultants and internal functions.  

• Address concerns raised by authorities, consultants and clients.  

• Maintain transparent and timely reporting of project performance and risk.  

• Ensure records and data supporting management decisions are reliable.  

Resource and Budget Management 

• Support or lead budget preparation and cost tracking for assigned projects.  

• Monitor project costs, variations and resource utilisation.  

• Ensure effective allocation of manpower, materials and equipment.  

• Review progress claims and variation orders for accuracy.  

• Identify opportunities for value engineering and cost efficiency.  

• Escalate significant budget or cost concerns promptly.  

Operational Improvement and Data Use 

• Use progress, quality, safety, productivity and cost data to evaluate project performance.  

• Identify opportunities to improve workflow, coordination and delivery.  

• Implement approved process improvements and digital tools.  

• Ensure project teams apply SOPs and agreed systems consistently.  

• Conduct lessons-learned reviews and share good practices.  

• Encourage appropriate use of AI and digital tools to improve reporting and efficiency. 

Core Competencies & Technical Expertise 

Technical Competencies

• Project and Construction Management – Manages project execution from planning through completion to achieve schedule, cost, quality and safety requirements.  

• Engineering and Design Coordination – Coordinates architectural, civil, structural and M&E requirements to resolve design and construction interfaces.  

• Contractor and Contract Management – Manages contractor performance and understands contractual obligations, claims, variations and work scope.  

• Project Scheduling and Progress Control – Monitors project milestones and implements corrective or recovery actions when progress deviates from plan.  

• Cost, Claim and Variation Monitoring – Reviews project costs, progress claims and variation matters to support financial control.  

• Quality, Safety and Regulatory Compliance – Ensures project activities comply with quality standards, HSE requirements and applicable regulations.  

• Resource and Risk Management – Allocates project resources effectively and manages risks that may affect project outcomes.  

• Project Reporting and Digital Systems – Uses project systems and performance data to monitor delivery and support management decisions.  

Leadership and Strategic Thinking

• Operational Project Planning and Execution – Translates project objectives into clear work plans, priorities and team deliverables.  

• Project-Team Leadership – Provides direction and maintains accountability across engineers, supervisors and project personnel.  

• Work Allocation and Accountability Management – Assigns responsibilities and ensures team members deliver agreed outcomes.  

• Performance Management and Coaching – Monitors team performance, provides feedback and addresses capability or delivery gaps.  

• Project-Level Decision-Making – Makes timely decisions within delegated authority after considering schedule, cost, quality and risk.  

• Risk Anticipation and Corrective-Action Planning – Identifies emerging concerns and acts before they become significant project issues.  

• Contractor and Stakeholder Leadership – Aligns consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders toward common project outcomes.  

• Cross-Functional Coordination – Works across functions to resolve dependencies, constraints and competing priorities.  

• Data-Driven Project Monitoring – Uses project information and indicators to identify trends and prioritise intervention.  

• Continuous Improvement and Lessons Learned – Applies project experience and data to improve future execution and prevent recurring issues.  

Mindset and Behaviours 

• Accountable for Project Outcomes – Takes ownership of project performance and follows critical issues through to resolution.  

• Results-Oriented – Maintains focus on agreed project milestones and business outcomes.  

• Proactive – Anticipates problems and acts before they significantly affect delivery.  

• Decisive – Makes clear and timely decisions based on available evidence.  

• Collaborative – Builds effective working relationships across internal and external stakeholders.  

• Solution-Focused – Concentrates on practical actions rather than only identifying problems.  

• Quality and Safety-Conscious – Maintains required standards without compromising safety or compliance.  

• Resilient – Remains composed and effective under pressure.  

• Ethical and Professional – Demonstrates integrity, fairness and sound judgement. 

Tools & Methodologies (Enhancing Execution & Productivity) 

• Project Management Software:  Microsoft Project, or equivalent. 

• BIM & Digital Engineering: Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, and Navisworks. 

• Safety & Quality Frameworks: Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, QLASSIC standards. 
   

Qualifications & Experience 

Educational Background 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. 

• Additional certifications in Project Management (PMP, PRINCE2), Construction Safety (CIDB, OSHA), or Quality Management (CIDB, QLASSIC) are an advantage. 

Experience Requirements 

• Minimum 5 years of experience in project management, site supervision, and contractor coordination within construction or property development. 

• Hands-on experience managing high-rise, township, and industrial park developments.  

•  Proven track record of handling on-site challenges and driving quality outcomes.