Construction Project Management

About us

EOOA, CO. is a partnership firm based in Quezon City, distinct from EOOA as a legal entity but united in culture and vision. We specialize in institutional and mixed-use developments, delivering architecture, allied designs, and project and construction management services from procurement assistance through delivery.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of project architects and engineers for the quality, timely, and successful completion of construction by the Works Contractor
• Interact, communicate, and build rapport with team members, consultants, and clients
• Ensure quality and timely completion of the contract

Day-to-day functions of the role:

• Review and provide comments on the plans, technical specifications, and other construction documents
• Establish an on-site organization and lines of authority in order to carry out the overall plans of the project team
• Perform all inspections and supervision for the proper execution of construction work and ensure the Contractor's compliance with the approved plans, specifications, and instructions from duly constituted authorities and accepted standards of quality of materials and workmanship
• Monitor the progress of the various activities based on the approved project scheduling (from CPM, Bar Chart, S-Curve, Manpower, and Equipment Schedule), monitor the completion dates and conditions which may cause delays in the completion of the project and report the same to the client. In case of negative slippage, the CM shall immediately inform the Contractor in writing and consistently document a weekly reminder for the Contractor to accelerate the progress of work. Further, the CM, in coordination with the Contractor, shall develop a Catch-Up Plan for the approval of the client detailing the necessary activities to bring the construction back on schedule
• Assess all works in progress and evaluate the Contractor's claim for payments (i.e., progress payments, variation orders, extra work, and final payment) and recommend the same to the client. The evaluation of the Contractor's accomplishment must be based on accurate quantification of all Items of Work detailed in the Construction Contract
• Protect the interest of the company and the client at all times and with prior clearance from the client, may issue "stop work" orders or a "demolition order" of all unsatisfactory and/or unacceptable work / defective or non-complying materials when necessary. The CM shall also recommend withholding of payment in cases of contract violations
• Monitor the delivery  schedule and require the submission by the Contractor of proof of order/purchase of materials especially the long lead items
• Witness the testing of materials, equipment, and system
• Check and review all changes and problems encountered or to be encountered that may affect the quality and completion of the work and submit immediate recommendations including the ensuing cost estimates, detailed plans, communications from the Contractor, photographs of items with major progress of work by Contractor and areas with problems and other pertinent documents that may be required in handling claims or disputes
• Evaluation of the Contractor's submittals (i.e., samples, brochures/catalogs, shop drawings, methodologies), Variation Orders, and Request for Clarification or Additional Information, among others
• Receive, evaluate and maintain custody of Contractor's samples/submittals. Facilitate appropriate action by the client and the Designer of sample submittals before allowing installation
• Consider and evaluate suggestions or modifications which may be submitted by the Contractor; recommend those meritorious or in the best interest of the Client and recommend to the Client any change or extra work orders that may be found necessary during construction
• Upon the substantial completion (95%) of the construction work, advise the client that the work is ready for general inspection:
• Prepare a punch list of items that still need to be completed and corrected and check each item as it is done. The punch list shall be signed by the Contractor's authorized representatives, the CM, client, and its Designers. The CM shall recommend a deadline and ensure the expeditious completion of "punch lists" of corrective work to be done; and
• Report and recommend final inspection of the project to the client after all corrections have been made and other pre-requisites for acceptance are complied with

Qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge about the whole construction process
• Experience in government building projects is an advantage
• Comprehensive experience in the supervision of buildings
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Leadership and collaborative skills
• Resourcefulness, resilience, initiative, and positive attitude towards work and colleagues

Rewards:

• Opportunity to gain experience in handling the supervision of government buildings and facilities
• Enhancement of communication and presentation skills
• Constant challenges and opportunity to prove yourself