Head Construction

Role & Responsibilities

Programme Management

• Provide scheduling inputs for the Master program
• Monitor preparation of micro-schedule for each trade in line with the Master schedule
• Monitor tracking of the schedule to identify actual/ potential delays
• Support the Director in forecasting of time for completion
• Lead corrective actions to control/ minimize actual/ forecasted delays

Site Management

• Lead logistic planning and site management.
• Monitor & manage site infrastructure required for construction activities.
• Lead weekly review meetings with contractors
• Drive construction processes and control coordination between trades
• Monitor and control sequencing of works and HO-TO process on site
• Manage contractors for adherence to approved project plans
• Monitor timely delivery of Contractor/ vendor supplied material on site.
• Supervise contractors work progress on site and monitor adequacy of resources and equipment

Design Coordination/ Document Control

• Monitor timely receipt of GFC
• Monitor issuance of RFIs to consultants and timely closure of the same.
• Monitor timely approval of shop drawings/ prototypes/ samples
• Managing proper document control at site and ensuring use of latest release drawings & documents for construction.

Contract and Commercial Management

• Participate and provide inputs to the Director for preparation of the packaging strategy for tenders/ procurement.
• Support the Commercial team for preparation of the tender documents with inputs related to site and logistics, scheduling, and project specific special conditions of contract.
• Review the BOQ and provide inputs on milestone schedule, methodology, quality, sequencing of activities and quantity variations (between drawings and actuals) due to site conditions.
• Support the Commercial team in Pre-qualification of vendors
• Participate in the tendering process and support the Commercial team in management of bidders queries, site visits and issues related to site logistics, administration and enabling works.
• Support the Director in coordination with the Client for award of works.
• Monitor and control issuance of payment certificates/ change orders for Contracts and POs
• Monitor contractors'/ vendors' payments
• Ensure timely issuance of contractual Notices for defaults on quality/ HSE and delays

Change Management

• Manage change management process for any changes requested after award of works on site.
• Ensuring accuracy of impacts on time, cost and quality captured in the change requests.
• Monitor realignment of project baselines after acceptance of change requests.

QC & HSE

• Implement Quality Control procedures on site
• Implement HSE procedures on site
• Ensure following of ITPs and adequate documentation of the inspection/ test reports
• Ensure timely issuance of relevant Notices to the Contractors for any defaults.
• Ensure application of correct penalties for disapproved deviations/ defaults
• Monitor rectification of defaults by the contractors

Required Education & Experience

• B.E. (Civil)/MBA NICMAR
• Min 17 years of experience in construction management & co-ordination for hospitality, retail, commercial or high-end residential projects
• Experience of at least two hotels or high-end fitout projects till completion stage
• Exposure in working with construction and project management organizations.

Required Skills & Knowledge

• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, able to lead multidisciplinary teams and develop constructive relationships with all stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills with contractual writing ability.
• Ability to convey ideas in a concise and clear manner
• Good planning and organizing skills, able to effectively schedule and coordinate various project activities.
• Proficiency in MS Project is a must.
• Good problem-solving skills with the ability to do a root cause analysis.
• Good command over English reading & writing skills
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, MS Projects
• Understanding of hotels or high-end fitout projects, sequencing of activities and inter disciplinary coordination.