General Manager - Construction

• At least 15 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Developer, Real Estate

• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Civil Engineering
• Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology students will get preference

• Candidates must have completed their B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from BUET.
• Graduates from other universities or institutions will not be considered for this position.
• A Master's degree in Structural Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or an MBA will be an added advantage.
• Candidates must provide accurate educational information, which will be verified during recruitment.

• At least 15 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Developer, Real Estate

• Age At least 38 years

• Minimum 15 years of professional experience in construction, real estate development, or building project management.
• At least 5 years of experience in a senior managerial or construction leadership position.
• Proven experience in managing multiple high-rise residential, commercial, or mixed-use building projects.
• Extensive practical knowledge of structural construction, project planning, BOQ, estimation, budgeting, procurement, contractor management, and quality control.
• Strong familiarity with RAJUK approval procedures, BNBC requirements, and applicable construction regulations in Bangladesh.
• Candidates with proven experience in established real estate development companies will receive preference.

Key Job Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Department Management

• Lead and manage the entire Construction Department.
• Develop construction strategies, annual operational plans, and project delivery objectives.
• Establish effective management systems, departmental SOPs, and accountability mechanisms.
• Ensure successful completion of projects within approved budgets, schedules, and quality standards.
• Provide strategic and technical recommendations to the Managing Director.

Project Planning, Execution & Monitoring

• Oversee planning, execution, monitoring, and completion of multiple construction projects.
• Prepare and monitor construction schedules, project milestones, and resource allocation plans.
• Supervise Project Managers, Construction Managers, Site Engineers, and technical personnel.
• Conduct regular site inspections and project review meetings.
• Identify construction delays and implement corrective measures.
• Ensure timely and efficient project delivery.

Financial Management & Construction Cost Control

• Prepare and review project-wise construction budgets, cost estimates, and cash flow forecasts.
• Monitor actual construction costs against approved budgets.
• Control labor costs, equipment expenses, material consumption, and subcontractor expenditures.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization without compromising construction quality.
• Ensure proper verification of contractor bills and payment recommendations.
• Submit monthly budget-versus-actual cost reports to management.
• Maintain financial discipline, transparency, and project profitability.

BOQ, Tender & Contract Management

• Review Bills of Quantities (BOQ), detailed estimates, rate analyses, and tender documents.
• Evaluate technical and commercial proposals from contractors and suppliers.
• Oversee contractor selection and contract administration.
• Review work variations, additional claims, and contract amendments.
• Verify actual completed work against certified measurements and approved BOQ.
• Prevent inflated billing, duplicate payments, and unauthorized work variations.
• Resolve contractual and commercial issues in coordination with management.

Technical Supervision & Construction Quality

• Ensure all construction activities follow approved architectural, structural, and MEP drawings.
• Monitor foundation, piling, structural, civil, finishing, and building services works.
• Coordinate with architects, structural engineers, MEP consultants, and other technical professionals.
• Review construction methods, material specifications, laboratory test results, and inspection reports.
• Ensure structural integrity and implementation of approved engineering designs.
• Enforce quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) standards.
• Prevent substandard construction, defective workmanship, and unnecessary rework.
• Procurement, Inventory & Material Control
• Oversee construction material procurement planning and supplier coordination.
• Ensure timely availability of required construction materials and equipment.
• Monitor material usage against approved BOQ and project requirements.
• Establish effective material receiving, stock control, and reconciliation procedures.
• Prevent material shortages, wastage, theft, and unauthorized consumption.
• Review supplier performance, material pricing, and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Store, Finance, and Accounts departments.
• Regulatory Compliance & Building Safety
• Ensure construction activities comply with applicable BNBC requirements, approved drawings, statutory permits, and relevant laws.
• Coordinate with RAJUK and other regulatory authorities where necessary.
• Monitor compliance with applicable fire safety, environmental, and occupational safety requirements.
• Ensure safe construction practices across all project sites.
• Investigate major safety incidents and implement preventive measures.
• Stop unsafe or technically non-compliant construction activities when necessary.
• Support timely completion of required inspections and approvals.
• Contractor, Consultant & Stakeholder Coordination
• Manage relationships with contractors, subcontractors, consultants, suppliers, and other project stakeholders.
• Evaluate contractor performance in terms of quality, cost, safety, and completion schedules.
• Ensure timely resolution of technical, contractual, and operational disputes.
• Maintain professional coordination with landowners and joint venture partners on construction-related matters.
• Participate in high-level project review meetings and technical negotiations.
• Leadership & Human Resource Management
• Lead, supervise, and develop a competent construction management team.
• Prepare manpower requirements and recommend recruitment of technical personnel.
• Establish individual performance targets and responsibility structures.
• Monitor staff productivity, discipline, attendance, and professional performance through the appropriate reporting system.
• Identify training needs and promote continuous improvement.
• Recommend corrective or disciplinary action for negligence and misconduct in accordance with Company policies.
• Risk Management, Internal Control & Accountability
• Identify and mitigate construction, financial, operational, contractual, and regulatory risks.
• Establish appropriate controls against unauthorized expenditure and material misuse.
• Monitor construction delays, cost escalation, contractor failures, and supply chain disruptions.
• Ensure accurate documentation and transparency in construction operations.
• Report major irregularities, suspected fraud, and operational risks to the Managing Director.
• Ensure compliance with internal approval limits and management directives.
• Project Completion, Flat Handover & Defect Management
• Supervise project completion and handover readiness.
• Ensure proper testing and commissioning of major building systems.
• Coordinate final construction inspections and preparation of defect lists.
• Ensure correction of construction defects and incomplete works.
• Coordinate with relevant departments for apartment and building handover.
• Ensure availability of approved as-built drawings, test documents, warranties, and relevant completion records.
• Oversee construction-related defect rectification during applicable warranty or defect liability periods.
• Reporting & Management Information System
• Ensure preparation of accurate daily, weekly, and monthly construction progress reports.
• Submit project-wise budget, cost, procurement, manpower, quality, and safety reports.
• Conduct regular project progress reviews.
• Maintain updated records of project milestones and operational challenges.
• Prepare monthly consolidated performance reports for the Managing Director.
• Provide practical recommendations for improving project efficiency, accountability, and profitability.

• Salary Review: Yearly
• Festival Bonus: 2

As per company policy