Job Description
Central Hills Real Estate Development is seeking a highly experienced and results-driven Senior Project Manager to lead the execution of our luxury residential development, Central Hills – Privé Residences.
We are looking for a construction professional with a strong track record of managing large-scale residential or commercial building projects, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, controlling project costs, and delivering projects according to approved schedules, quality standards, and safety requirements.
The ideal candidate must have hands-on experience managing construction projects from mobilization through structural works, finishing, and final handover.
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Key Responsibilities
Project Planning and Execution
Develop and implement comprehensive project execution plans, schedules, and construction strategies.
Lead daily site operations and ensure construction progresses according to the approved program.
Monitor project milestones, identify delays, and implement corrective measures.
Coordinate project mobilization, procurement, construction, and handover activities.
Cost and Budget Management
Manage the project budget, BOQ, cash flow, and construction expenditures.
Monitor actual costs against approved budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Control material consumption, labor productivity, equipment utilization, and subcontractor costs.
Prepare regular cost reports and forecasts for senior management.
Construction Quality and Technical Coordination
Ensure construction complies with approved architectural and structural drawings, specifications, and applicable building codes.
Coordinate with architects, structural engineers, MEP engineers, consultants, contractors, and subcontractors.
Monitor inspections, testing, quality assurance, and defect rectification.
Ensure construction activities follow approved technical procedures.
Team and Contractor Management
Lead and supervise site engineers, supervisors, foremen, contractors, and other project personnel.
Establish clear responsibilities, performance targets, and reporting systems.
Conduct regular site coordination meetings and resolve operational challenges.
Hold contractors and subcontractors accountable for their deliverables.
Procurement and Materials Management
Coordinate procurement schedules with the construction program.
Ensure materials are available when required without unnecessary inventory accumulation.
Monitor supplier performance, delivery schedules, and material quality.
Anticipate procurement risks and prevent work stoppages.
Health, Safety, and Compliance
Enforce site safety procedures and applicable occupational health and safety requirements.
Identify construction risks and implement mitigation measures.
Ensure compliance with relevant permits, regulations, and project documentation requirements.
Reporting to Management
Report directly to the CEO or designated executive management.
Submit weekly progress reports covering physical progress, budget, procurement, workforce, risks, and upcoming activities.
Present recovery plans whenever project milestones are at risk.
Maintain accurate records of project progress, instructions, variations, and site decisions.
Job Requirements
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or Construction Technology.
Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience, including substantial experience in construction project management.
Demonstrated experience managing high-rise residential, commercial, or mixed-use building projects.
Proven ability to manage project schedules, budgets, BOQs, procurement, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.
Strong understanding of structural construction, concrete works, reinforcement, formwork, MEP coordination, and finishing works.
Experience with construction planning and scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
Strong skills in Excel, cost control, reporting, and project documentation.
Excellent leadership, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience managing projects of comparable scale and complexity to a G+16 residential tower.
Experience working with real estate developers, consultants, and general contractors.
Demonstrated record of delivering projects on schedule and within approved budgets.
Professional certifications in project management or construction management are an advantage.
Knowledge of Ethiopian construction regulations, permitting processes, local procurement, and construction market conditions.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
The successful candidate will be evaluated based on:
Achievement of approved construction milestones.
Project cost performance against the approved budget.
Quality of workmanship and reduction of rework.
Procurement and material availability.
Contractor and workforce productivity.
Compliance with safety requirements.
Accuracy and timeliness of progress reports.
Effective risk management and problem resolution.
How To Apply
Application Requirements
Interested and qualified candidates should submit:
An updated CV outlining relevant project management experience.
A cover letter summarizing their suitability for the position.
A list of major projects managed, including building type, number of floors, project value, role, and completion status.
Professional references and relevant certificates.
Application Email: jobs@pvtcenter.com
Please use the subject line: Application – Senior Project Manager
Only candidates with relevant senior-level construction project management experience will be shortlisted.
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