Job Summary
The Project Manager is responsible for leading and delivering building construction,
renovation, and facility-related projects from initiation to closure. The role ensures effective
planning, execution, and control of projects related to building infrastructure and facility
systems while maintaining safety, quality, budget, and regulatory compliance. The Project
Manager coordinates cross-functional teams, consultants, contractors, and facility operations
to ensure long-term functionality and sustainability of building assets.
Key Responsibilities
Project Management & Leadership
- Lead end-to-end management of building and facility projects, including feasibility,
- planning, execution, commissioning, and handover.
- Define project scope, objectives, schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
- Monitor and control project progress, cost, quality, and risks.
- Prepare and present project reports to senior management and stakeholders.
Building & Facility Management
- Oversee projects involving building structures, interiors, utilities, and MEP systems
- (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, elevators, BMS).
- Ensure facility operational requirements are integrated into project planning and
- execution.
- Manage refurbishment, expansion, retrofit, and energy-efficiency projects.
- Coordinate smooth transition from project completion to facility operations and
- maintenance.
Stakeholder & Contractor Management
- Manage architects, consultants, contractors, and vendors.
- Review and approve designs, drawings, specifications, and BOQs.
- Negotiate contracts, manage variations, and resolve disputes.
- Ensure contractor performance meets contractual, quality, and safety standards.
Safety, Quality & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with building codes, statutory regulations, and environmental
- standards.
- Enforce health, safety, and environmental (HSE) policies across all project sites.
- Implement quality assurance and quality control processes.
- Manage permits, approvals, inspections, and certifications from authorities.
Financial & Risk Management
- Develop and control project budgets and cash flows.
- Track expenditures, approve payments, and manage cost variations.
- Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Ensure value engineering and cost optimization without compromising quality.
Required Competencies
Technical Competencies
- Comprehensive knowledge of building construction and facility systems.
- Strong understanding of facility operations, maintenance strategies, and lifecycle asset
- management.
- Familiarity with building automation systems, energy management, and sustainability
- practices.
- Knowledge of statutory requirements, safety regulations, and industry standards.
Project Management Competencies
- Advanced project planning, scheduling, and resource management.
- Contract administration and claims management.
- Risk, change, and stakeholder management.
- Decision-making and problem-solving at strategic and operational levels.
Behavioural & Leadership Competencies
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
- Strategic thinking and result-oriented mindset.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and work under pressure.
Key Skills
- Project management tools (MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent)
- Budgeting, cost control, and financial reporting
- AutoCAD / BIM coordination knowledge
- Facility Management Systems (CMMS, BMS)
- Vendor and contract negotiation
- Regulatory compliance and authority liaison
- Risk assessment and mitigation
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum 8 -15 years of experience in building projects and facility management
- (adjustable based on role level).
- Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2) preferred.
- Facility Management or Sustainability certifications (FMP, CFM, LEED, etc.) are an
- advantage.
- Proven experience managing commercial, industrial, or institutional facilities.
