Project Area Manager

Role Description:

Carry out Project Management for new build casino/hotel in Metro Manila. Managing schedule/program, quality and risk on behalf of the owner to meet agreed milestones. Working in support of the Senior Project Manager and leading Assistant Project Managers as required.

Role Accountabilities:

• Ensure compliance with API, DM Department and ARCADIS policies and procedures

• Assist Senior PM and Project Director with the collection of payments from Client.

• Establish partnerships with the Clients team working together for the benefit of the Project.

• Attendance and Lead the team during Weekly Project Meetings

• Ensure all parties, including Contractor, work together as a team to provide a finished project, in a time frame acceptable to the Client, to the quality required by the Client, and to a budget acceptable to the Client.

• Ensure a clear organizational structure with good communication lines between all parties

• Oversee the execution of the project on a day-to-day basis including pre- construction, construction and post construction phases and act decisively should the project run into delay or any activity is being carried out in an unsafe manner.

• Compliance with the contents of the Development Management Practice Manual in the execution of the work

• Preparation and Maintain Project Construction Risk Profile

• Preparation, updating and maintaining of the Project Directory, Risk Register and Project Execution Plan during the term of the Project.

• Supervise, monitor and take clear, decisive and proactive action in conjunction with Senior Project Manager when required during the execution of the Works during construction and Post Construction Phases in accordance with the Contract between the Client and the Contractor.

• Review, comment and approve in behalf of the Senior Project Manager, Contractors construction program, monitor and report updates during execution of the Works

• Review, comment, monitor and report to Senior Project Manager/Project Director and/or Client -Contractors progress against program on a weekly / monthly basis including manpower,plant and materials.

• Monitor the furnishing and distribution of information to the appropriate parties in a timely manner taking into accounts the status of the program

• Preparation and updating of safety report on a weekly / monthly basis.

• Preparation and updating of a QA / QC report on a weekly / monthly basis.

• Establish, maintain and update with Senior Project Manager/Project Director, Clients, Consultants and third parties timing of Site visits and inspections as Engineers of Record during the execution of the Works that the Works are in compliance with the Contract Documents

• Review, comment, monitor and update testing and commissioning program

• Review, comment and ensure acceptance from Consultants and/or Operators on all testing and commissioning manuals, testing certificates and warranties in accordance with Contractors contract closeout deliverables.

• Preparation, monitoring and update schedule of punchlist items.

• Assist Client project lead's to organize and chair workshops and meetings with clear procedures to ensure they are conducted in a constructive and proactive manner, including preparation and prompt distribution of meeting minutes.

• Assist with recommendation of evaluation of Contractors progress and final payment applications

• Review, and update and monitor master plan and master program against actual progress particularly critical activities

• Preparation and issuance of Construction Close Out Report

• Checking drawings, review project work scope, drawings and requirements for compliance to engineering design, materials, procurement, fabrication and construction

• Liaising with Client and their representatives, consultants, contractors, suppliers, quantity surveyor and the general workforce involved in the project

• Overseeing quality control, health and safety matters on the site, and ensuring that regulations are adhered to:

• Resolving any unexpected technical difficulties, and other problems that may arise

• Identify risks and issues, suggest alternatives that lead to the best solution

• Reviews and manage contractual obligations of the parties and provides continual review to ensure that all terms and conditions are met.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Graduate of any of the following courses: Architecture/Interior Design/Civil Engineering

• Has 5 to 8 years of work experience in managing new build building construction

• Preferably with experience in hotel and hospitality projects

• Knowledge of Project Management with demonstrated experience in managing sites, site coordination and client presentation

• Can do basic Cost Estimates and Cost Monitoring

• Can do Project Monitoring and Risks Mitigation

• Knowledgeable in Quality Assurances in respect to Project Documentations

• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders

• Excellent communication skills both oral and written

• Can report project updates and progress, as well as risks and issues during the meeting.

• Proficiency in reading and working form a schedule

• Must have good Health and Safety knowledge and be able to lead H&S on site by example