PROJECT MANAGER

Job Description

Job Purpose

The Project Manager – Roads & Highways is responsible for the overall planning, execution, monitoring, and successful delivery of large-scale road and highway construction projects. The role provides leadership and direction to multidisciplinary project teams, ensuring that projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with contractual obligations, quality standards, and client expectations.

The successful candidate will oversee all site operations, coordinate project resources, manage subcontractors and stakeholders, ensure compliance with FIDIC contractual requirements, and drive operational excellence throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

• Lead the planning, mobilization, execution, and completion of road and highway construction projects.
• Develop project execution strategies, work programs, resource plans, and implementation schedules.
• Ensure project objectives, timelines, budgets, and quality standards are achieved.
• Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Coordinate all construction activities to ensure seamless project delivery.

Site Management & Coordination

• Provide overall leadership and supervision of on-site construction activities.
• Coordinate engineers, supervisors, subcontractors, consultants, suppliers, and project stakeholders.
• Ensure efficient deployment and utilization of labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractor resources.
• Conduct regular site inspections and progress review meetings.
• Resolve operational and technical challenges affecting project delivery.

Road & Highway Construction Management

• Manage all phases of road construction activities including:
  • Earthworks and site preparation
  • Road formation and pavement construction
  • Asphalt production and laying
  • Drainage systems and culvert construction
  • Highway infrastructure works
  • Road safety installations and ancillary works
• Ensure compliance with approved engineering designs and specifications.

Contract Administration & FIDIC Compliance

• Administer construction contracts in accordance with FIDIC conditions of contract.
• Manage contractual obligations, claims, variations, extensions of time, and dispute resolution processes.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and contract administrators on contractual matters.
• Ensure all project documentation and records are properly maintained.

Financial & Commercial Management

• Prepare and monitor project budgets, forecasts, and cash flow requirements.
• Control project costs and ensure efficient resource utilization.
• Review subcontractor valuations, progress claims, and payment certificates.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks affecting project profitability.
• Support contract negotiations and procurement activities.

Health, Safety, Environment & Quality (HSEQ)

• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture across the project site.
• Ensure compliance with company HSE policies, client requirements, and statutory regulations.
• Monitor environmental management practices and sustainability requirements.
• Ensure quality assurance and quality control procedures are implemented throughout project execution.
• Lead incident investigations and corrective action initiatives where required.

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, government agencies, local authorities, and community stakeholders.
• Represent the company during project meetings and progress reviews.
• Prepare and present project status reports to senior management and clients.
• Address stakeholder concerns and ensure effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and motivate project teams to achieve project goals.
• Conduct performance evaluations and support employee development initiatives.
• Foster teamwork, accountability, and high-performance standards across all project functions.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

The Project Manager will be measured on:

• Timely completion of project milestones.
• Budget adherence and cost control performance.
• Project profitability and commercial outcomes.
• Compliance with HSE standards and incident reduction.
• Quality performance and defect management.
• Client satisfaction levels.
• Effective management of subcontractors and suppliers.
• Achievement of contractual obligations and project deliverables.

Qualifications & Experience

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Highway Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Master’s Degree in Project Management, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management will be an added advantage.

Professional Certifications

• Professional Engineer registration (where applicable).
• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent Project Management certification is highly desirable.
• Membership of a recognized engineering institution is an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years’ progressive experience in civil engineering and road construction projects.
• At least 5 years in a Project Manager role overseeing major road or highway infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience working for an EPC contractor, civil contractor, or infrastructure construction company.
• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale earthworks, asphalt paving, drainage, and highway construction projects.
• Strong experience administering FIDIC-based contracts.

Technical Competencies

• Road & Highway Construction Management
• Earthworks & Pavement Engineering
• Asphalt Production & Paving Operations
• Drainage & Culvert Construction
• FIDIC Contract Administration
• Construction Planning & Scheduling
• Project Cost Control & Budgeting
• Risk Management
• Procurement & Subcontract Management
• HSE Management Systems
• Quality Assurance & Quality Control
• Construction Claims Management

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Strategic and analytical thinking
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural environments
• High level of accountability and integrity
• Strong stakeholder relationship management skills
• Results-oriented with strong commercial awareness