Project Manager – Construction

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Planning & Execution

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive project execution plans, programmes, and schedules.
• Establish project milestones, resource requirements, and delivery timelines.
• Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly progress against approved programmes; implement recovery plans for identified bottlenecks or delays.
• Coordinate the mobilization and allocation of manpower, materials, plant, and equipment across sites.
• Oversee project activities seamlessly from site mobilization through to completion and final handover.

2. Project Cost & Commercial Management

• Execute projects within approved budgets, contract parameters, and BOQs.
• Coordinate with Quantity Surveyors and Finance on billing, interim payment certificates (IPCs), collections, retentions, variations, and claims.
• Monitor subcontractor costs, work orders, commitments, and overall project profitability.
• Ensure additional works and variations are properly evaluated, documented, and approved per contractual procedures.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality standards.

3. Technical Coordination & Quality Management

• Lead technical stakeholders including Project/Site Engineers, Quantity Surveyors, Architects, and Consultants.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, method statements, and technical submissions.
• Coordinate Requests for Information (RFIs), technical queries, drawing revisions, and design clarifications.
• Oversee inspections, testing, quality verification, and manage non-conformance reports (NCRs) to ensure full compliance with client specifications.

4. Subcontractor & Resource Management

• Monitor subcontractor performance, productivity, and deployment against agreed scopes and timelines.
• Verify completed works and measurements alongside the Quantity Surveying team to authorize payments.
• Address performance gaps and optimize resource utilization (manpower, plant, and equipment).

5. Procurement & Materials Management

• Collaborate with Procurement and Stores to ensure timely supply of materials and site equipment.
• Monitor material consumption, wastage, stock variances, and investigate unexplained shortages.
• Ensure material requisitions, site issues, and inter-site transfers are properly logged via approved GTN/ERP procedures.

6. Project Controls, ERP & Reporting

• Maintain accurate project transactions, commitments, and risk registers within the company’s ERP system.
• Prepare regular progress reports including daily/weekly/monthly updates, cost-to-complete forecasts, cash-flow reports, and resource utilization metrics.
• Keep senior management informed of project performance, key risks, and areas requiring strategic intervention.

7. Client & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, contractors, and suppliers.
• Lead progress meetings, manage project correspondence, and resolve technical or operational issues promptly.

8. Health, Safety, Environment & Quality (HSEQ)

• Enforce compliance with company HSE policies, Tanzanian safety legislation, and environmental regulations.
• Conduct regular site safety inspections, ensure proper use of PPE, and investigate any safety incidents or near misses.
• Exercise full authority to stop unsafe work practices across project sites.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Building Technology, or a related field.
• Professional Registration: Registration with the Engineers Registration Board (ERB) as a Graduate or Professional Engineer is an added advantage.
• Certifications: PMP or PRINCE2 certification is highly desirable.
• Experience:
  • Proven track record managing medium- to large-scale construction projects (commercial buildings, civil works, etc.).
  • Strong background in project planning, resource coordination, and cost control.
  • Practical experience managing contractors, consultants, and site teams.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in ERP systems, project management software, MS Project, MS Office, and AutoCAD.
  • Advanced ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, BOQs, and technical documentation.
• Other Requirements: Valid driving license.

How to Apply