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CSS Recruitment and Training are looking for a Construction Manager (E&I) with experience in Power Generation, Oil & Gas or Pharmaceutical Industries.

  • Oversee the safe execution of projects and site/construction implementation.

  • Ensure construction is carried out in compliance with safety, cost, schedule, QA, and QC standards.

  • Manage pre-construction planning, procurement, and execution strategies.

  • Plan and allocate manpower and resources.

  • Drive construction and commissioning project strategies.

  • Handle procurement, tender evaluation, subcontractor selection, and contract closeout.

  • Ensure QA procedures and QC compliance during implementation.

  • Track procurement, especially long lead items and bulk materials, to ensure timely delivery.

  • Implement safety procedures and requirements fully.

    Requirements:

    • Electrical Trade background preferred

    • Proven Construction management track with min 10 years’ experience in Power Generation, Oil & Gas or Pharmaceutical Industries

    • Diverse managerial know-how in managing and coordination of multiple disciplines

    • Good understanding of commercial issue and experience in handling contract disputes

    • Critical human relations skills in understanding, selecting, training, developing and motivating people

    • Strong Analytical, problem solving ability with adaptive and constructive thinking

    • Safety Focus, experience in the enforcement of Safety Legislation and Corporate Safety Procedures and Requirements

    • Manage the earlier procurement of the packages to fast track the progress

    • Plan and establish the site setting up and respective enabling works

    • Ensure the works perform compliance to Spec and Project requirement

    • Track and ensure that the overall progress is on or ahead of schedule and cost

    • Maintenance of daily record of all activities, labour & plant and any non-compliance of materials and workmanship

    • Close field monitoring to ensure quality of works delivery

    • Ensure ITP and document compilation compliance

    • Review Method Statement of Works

    • Manage respective sub-contractors and monitor progress and reporting

    • Manage Walk-down, Punch-listing, Clearing and Closure

    • Interface and close coordination with Client, EP team and other project team members

    • Managing the pre-commissioning and commissioning works which may include IQ/OQ

    • Manage the turnover and closure of the contract.

    • Be a Good Leader, Independent and Proactive

    • Good communicator (verbal and written)

    • Calm professional manner but able to make firm and timely decision

    • Positive “can do” attitude and be proactive to identify & resolve management problem

    • Be prepared to be full time and at ease in Construction Management

    • Be prepared to works extended hours per site requirement

    • Be a team work player with good interpersonal skill

    Overtime and wekeend work available. Accomodation can be arranged.

    Please contact Emma at CSS Recruitment and Training to apply

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