Construction and Project Manager

Job description

Property Description

This expansive private estate of over 10 acres comprises multiple luxury villas offering more than ten bedrooms in total, alongside premium amenities including swimming pools and direct water access. Ongoing and future construction, renovation, and improvement projects are carried out to the highest standards, with a strong commitment to environmental sustainability.

Role Summary

The Construction Project Manager is responsible for overseeing all construction and renovation activities on the estate from start to finish. The role requires close collaboration with architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to an exceptional standard of quality.

The Construction Project Manager reports directly to the Property Manager and is expected to maintain a daily on-site presence, with a hands-on approach to project coordination, phasing, and quality control.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management: Plan, coordinate, and oversee all construction and renovation projects across the estate. Monitor project schedules, manage phasing, and ensure all deliverables are met. Prepare bimonthly progress reports and maintain a clear communication framework with all stakeholders, including clients, consultants, contractors, and neighbours.

Financial Management: Draft and manage project budgets based on scope and resource requirements. Monitor expenditure, control costs, and review financial reports submitted by the Quantity Surveyor and Architect.

Contractor & Stakeholder Coordination: Lead site meetings and coordinate all team members, sub-contractors, and specialist consultants. Ensure contracts are in place, protocols are established, and all works are completed in accordance with agreed specifications and standards.

Procurement & Logistics: Identify imported or client-supplied items and manage lead times to ensure timely ordering and delivery. Liaise with the architect on substitutions where necessary and maintain inventory controls for all materials.

Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure full compliance with local laws and regulations regarding occupational health, safety, and labour relations. Conduct project risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies to minimise identified risks.

Project Close-Out: Manage the close-out process, including the preparation of operating manuals, as-built drawings, final accounts, project evaluation reports, and all warranty documentation.

Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Building Sciences, or a relevant discipline
• Proven experience in property development and project management, with a strong understanding of high-quality and sustainable construction methods
• Ability to budget, schedule, negotiate, and control costs
• High familiarity with contract and subcontract documents, terms, and conditions
• Comfortable reading and interpreting blueprints and technical drawings
• Project management professional certification is an advantage
• Proficient in construction and project management software
• Strong multitasking, organisational, and leadership skills
• Fluency in English required; additional languages are an asset
• Team player with a good understanding of local practices and culture
• Must be a Jamaican national or Jamaican resident