Title: Manager - Constructions
Company Name: Fortress Developments Ltd
Vacancy: 3
Age: 32 to 45 years
Job Location: Dhaka
Salary: Negotiable
Experience:
Membership of Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB) will be an advantage.
Additional professional qualifications in Project Management / Construction Management will be preferred.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Project/Primavera, MS Excel, MS Word, and PowerPoint.
Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in construction/project management.
Candidates with strong experience in real-estate development, high-rise residential/commercial buildings, or large-scale building construction will be preferred.
Proven experience in managing multiple construction activities/projects simultaneously will be an advantage.
Strong knowledge of building construction methods, structural and architectural detailing, and construction materials.
Knowledge of BNBC, RAJUK requirements, fire safety, and relevant construction regulations.
Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work under pressure and meet strict project deadlines.
Willingness to visit and supervise project sites as required.
1. Construction Planning & Project Execution
Plan, organize, coordinate, and supervise construction activities from project initiation through completion and handover.
Prepare and monitor detailed construction schedules, work programs, manpower plans, and resource requirements.
Ensure projects are executed according to approved drawings, specifications, BOQ, budget, and agreed timeline.
Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly construction progress and take corrective actions where required.
Identify potential delays, technical issues, and construction risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
Ensure timely completion of project milestones and overall project handover.
2. Site Management & Supervision
Supervise Project Engineers, Site Engineers, Supervisors, contractors, subcontractors, and construction workers.
Conduct regular site inspections to monitor progress, workmanship, productivity, and compliance.
Ensure proper sequencing and coordination of civil, structural, architectural, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and other related works.
Resolve technical and operational problems arising at construction sites.
Ensure proper utilization of manpower, materials, machinery, tools, and equipment.
3. Drawing, BOQ & Technical Coordination
Review architectural, structural, MEP, and other engineering drawings before execution.
Coordinate with architects, structural consultants, MEP consultants, engineers, and other technical professionals.
Identify discrepancies, clashes, omissions, and constructability issues in drawings and specifications.
Review BOQ, quantity requirements, material specifications, and construction methodologies.
Ensure construction activities are carried out strictly according to approved drawings and specifications.
4. Cost Control & Budget Management
Assist in preparation and monitoring of project budgets and construction cost estimates.
Review BOQ, rate analysis, material requirements, and cost implications of variations.
Monitor actual construction costs against approved budgets.
Identify opportunities for cost optimization and value engineering without compromising quality.
Review and verify contractor/subcontractor bills, measurement sheets, work orders, and payment recommendations.
5. Procurement & Material Management
Prepare and review material requirement schedules in coordination with project sites and procurement teams.
Ensure timely requisition and availability of construction materials.
Verify material specifications, quantities, quality, and compliance with approved requirements.
Coordinate with Procurement and Store departments to ensure uninterrupted material supply.
Monitor material wastage and take measures to minimize unnecessary losses.
6. Contractor & Subcontractor Management
Coordinate and supervise contractors and subcontractors to ensure compliance with project requirements.
Monitor contractor performance, productivity, quality, progress, and resource deployment.
Evaluate contractor/subcontractor performance and recommend corrective actions when necessary.
Verify work measurements and completed works before recommending payments.
Maintain professional relationships with contractors, suppliers, consultants, and other stakeholders.
7. Quality Assurance & Quality Control
Ensure all construction works comply with approved specifications, drawings, standards, and quality requirements.
Establish and monitor quality control procedures for construction activities.
Ensure proper testing and inspection of construction materials and completed works.
Monitor concrete, reinforcement, masonry, plaster, waterproofing, finishing, and other construction activities.
Ensure defects and non-conformities are identified and rectified promptly.
Maintain appropriate quality records, inspection reports, and testing documentation.
8. Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance
Ensure strict implementation of workplace health and safety requirements at construction sites.
Monitor PPE compliance, site safety practices, scaffolding, excavation, lifting operations, electrical safety, fire safety, and emergency arrangements.
Identify construction hazards and ensure appropriate risk-control measures are implemented.
Coordinate with the HSE/Safety team to reduce accidents, incidents, and unsafe practices.
Promote a strong safety culture among employees, contractors, and workers.
9. Regulatory & Compliance
Ensure construction activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, approved plans, and building codes.
Maintain awareness of applicable BNBC, RAJUK requirements, fire safety requirements, and other relevant regulatory requirements.
Coordinate with relevant authorities, consultants, and stakeholders whenever necessary.
Ensure required approvals, inspections, certificates, and project documentation are properly maintained.
10. Reporting & Documentation
Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly construction progress reports.
Provide management with updates on project progress, cost, quality, manpower, materials, risks, and critical issues.
Maintain proper records of drawings, approvals, measurements, variations, work orders, contractor bills, inspections, and correspondence.
Prepare management presentations and project performance reports when required.
11. Team Leadership
Lead, guide, motivate, and evaluate the construction team.
Allocate responsibilities and monitor performance of engineers, supervisors, and site personnel.
Identify training and development requirements of construction personnel.
Promote teamwork, accountability, discipline, and professional standards within the Construction Department.
12. Project Completion & Handover
Coordinate final inspection and completion of construction works.
Ensure rectification of all outstanding defects and punch-list items.
Coordinate testing, commissioning, documentation, and final handover.
Ensure preparation and submission of as-built drawings, completion documents, warranties, and other required records.
Support defect-liability-period activities and post-handover requirements.