Job Description
The Project Manager will oversee the planning, development, execution, and completion of real estate projects, ensuring that all projects are delivered within approved budgets, timelines, quality standards, and specifications.
The role will coordinate construction teams, consultants, contractors, vendors, and internal departments while providing management with accurate updates on project progress, risks, costs, and deliverables.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and manage real estate development projects from concept/planning stage through construction and final handover.
Develop project schedules, budgets, milestones, work plans, and delivery timelines.
Coordinate architects, engineers, quantity surveyors, contractors, consultants, suppliers, and site teams.
Supervise and monitor construction activities across project sites.
Track project progress against approved scope, budget, quality and timelines.
Monitor project expenditure and ensure effective cost control.
Review contractor performance, work programmes, valuations, variations, and deliverables.
Identify project delays, risks, defects, cost overruns, and resource gaps and recommend corrective actions.
Ensure construction activities comply with approved designs, specifications, standards, and regulatory requirements.
Coordinate procurement and timely availability of construction materials, equipment, and other project resources.
Conduct regular site inspections and project review meetings.
Prepare weekly and monthly project progress reports for Executive Management.
Maintain accurate project documentation, drawings, approvals, contracts, schedules, reports, and completion records.
Liaise with relevant government authorities and regulatory bodies where required.
Coordinate project testing, snagging, commissioning, completion, and handover.
Ensure proper documentation and handover of completed units, infrastructure, and facilities.
Establish and monitor project KPIs for contractors, consultants, and project teams.
Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and company standards across project sites.
Provide management with recommendations on project risks, costs, timelines, resource requirements, and strategic decisions.
Identify opportunities to improve construction efficiency, reduce project costs, and optimise project delivery.
Requirements
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Building, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Project Management, or another relevant discipline.
A Master's degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Real Estate Development, or an MBA is an added advantage.
PMP, PRINCE2, RICS, COREN, QSRBN, ARCON, NIQS, or other relevant professional certification is an added advantage, depending on professional background.
Experience:
Minimum of 5 years and maximum of 10 years' relevant experience in project management.
Minimum of 5 years' experience in real estate development, construction, infrastructure, or property development projects.
Proven experience managing projects from planning and mobilisation through construction and completion.
Demonstrable experience managing contractors, consultants, site teams, budgets, materials, and project schedules.
Experience delivering residential estates, commercial developments, infrastructure, roads, drainage, utilities, or related real estate projects is highly desirable.
Proven track record of delivering projects within approved cost, quality, scope, and timeline.
Experience preparing project budgets, BOQs, work programmes, progress reports, valuations, and project dashboards.
Experience managing project variations, defects, delays, claims, and contractor performance.
Required Skills
Strong real estate project and construction management skills.
Project planning, scheduling, and execution.
Construction supervision and site management.
Budgeting, cost control, and resource management.
Contractor and consultant management.
Contract and variation management.
Risk identification and mitigation.
Strong knowledge of construction processes and project documentation.
Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
Leadership and multidisciplinary team management.
Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
Excellent reporting and presentation skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Excel, AutoCAD, or relevant project management tools.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Other Requirements:
Strong integrity, accountability, discipline, and ownership mentality.
Must be highly organised and results-driven.
Must be willing to work extensively on project sites and travel between project locations when required.
Must be able to manage pressure, tight deadlines, and multiple project priorities.
Must demonstrate strong leadership and ability to enforce standards among contractors and site teams.
Must be commercially aware and understand the relationship between project cost, quality, timeline, and profitability.
Must have strong attention to detail and documentation discipline.
Must be capable of providing clear, accurate, and timely reports to Executive Management.
Candidates must provide verifiable evidence of successfully completed real estate/construction projects.