Construction Manager

Purpose of the Role:  

The Construction Manager is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all aspects of construction projects, ensuring that they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. The role involves managing resources, schedules, contractors, subcontractors, consultants, suppliers, utility companies, stakeholders and others while maintaining safety and compliance with regulatory requirements. The role will require the incumbent to manage multiple project’s construction phase, while also assisting the relevant project managers other project phases to ensure the project is executed effectively.

Key Accountabilities:

• Manage project worksites, activities and ensuring that all work is in sync with project goals and objectives
• Provide direction to general contractors, subcontractors, and vendors when doing groundwork to ensure that quality standards are being met
• Liaise with engineers, architects, and others working on a project
• Prepare and manage estimates, budgets, timetables, and resources
• Identify, mitigate, and track recurring construction issues
• Adhere to legal regulations, building and safety codes, and other requirements
• Maintain clear and effective communication with stakeholders, including clients, architects, engineers, and contractors. Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies

Qualifications, Professional Knowledge and Experience:

• Appropriate diploma-level qualifications with 8 years of work-related experience, including building construction supervision, costings, and programming.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, and other software.
• Demonstrated Experience in managing large projects with successful project management capabilities scoping and supervising on building services systems with strong project management skills is desirable.
• Proven working experience in construction management

Personal Attributes

• A valid driver’s licence
• Knowledge of Project Management Methodology
• Use of records and data management software
• Sound technical knowledge of building services and building construction works
• Must be familiar with the National Building Code of Fiji, and relevant international standards such as Australian Standards
• Ability to produce read and manipulate schedules and scheduling reports
• Strong Analytical Skills
• Excellent Communication skills
• Risk Management and Cost Controls Skills
• Basic finance and procurement knowledge
• Knowledge of Health and Safety Requirements
• Good interpersonal skills and team-building skills
• Must be resilience, have courage and act with integrity
• Demonstrated capacity to take initiative and achieve results
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Knowledge of construction methods and technologies and an ability to interpret technical drawings and contracts
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with an eye for quality
• Expert knowledge of building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations and quality standards
• Ability to plan and see the “big picture” Competent in conflict and crisis management

Application Checklist 

We warmly invite interested candidates to ensure their application includes the following documents:

1. Cover Letter – Share your relevant skills and experience and explain how you meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements (MQR) outlined above.
2. Updated Resume
3. Copies of Relevant Certificates and Academic Transcripts

Please note that emailed, hardcopy and late applications will not be accepted.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process.

Vinaka vakalevu, and we look forward to receiving your application.

Fiji Airports is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage women and individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. Employment is subject to a police background check and illegal drug testing, in accordance with Fiji Airports’ zero-tolerance policy on illicit drugs and our commitment to safeguarding children, our people, and the wider community, while maintaining a safe, secure, and drug-free workplace.  

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