Deputy Project Manager (Construction)

The Deputy Project Manager is responsible for assisting the Project Manager on the progress of site works and manpower related aspects of the project.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare master construction program and catch-up program, if applicable.
• Ability to plan for site access during different stages of work and tower crane location erection & dismantling.
• Ability to resolve drawing discrepancies prior to start work and settle drawing issue with technical team & consultants
• Ability to know how to work out prelims, budgeting and monitor cost report.
• Ability to manage Subcontractors and plan in progress for all works on site.
• Involve in planning all works on site, including program schedules and construction methods, forecast equipment, material and manpower requirement, and control usage and wastages of all.
• Communicating with clients and their representatives (architects, engineers), including attending regular meetings to keep them informed of progress.
• Overseeing quality control and health and safety matters on site.
• Ability to identify potential and occurring problems that affect the schedule of works at site and recommend solutions to relevant team/department.
• Maintaining good relationship and liaison with stakeholders, i.e. consultants, clients and subcontractors
• Adhere to safety practices in the workplace.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University
• With 8 years of relevant work experience
• At least have 1 full cycle of the project with project value of $100M and above
• Good grasp of end-to-end construction process, methodology and other technical expertise and knowledge
• Good interpersonal skills, stakeholder management skills, problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Project
• Good knowledge on method statements
• Knowledge on planning access and site setting up plan
• Ability to read and understand drawings to solve site issues