Deputy Construction Manager - Residential Zone

Job description

The Deputy Construction Manager – Residential Zone supports the Construction Manager in managing and supervising all residential construction activities within a mixed‑use development. Focuses on day‑to‑day coordination, progress monitoring, and technical oversight of contractors to ensure timely, high‑quality, and cost‑effective delivery of residential components in line with client requirements. Responsibilities include reviewing project phases and milestones, coordinating with design consultants to verify completeness and constructability of architectural, structural, and MEP drawings, identifying residential‑specific construction risks and proposing mitigations, supervising daily construction activities, monitoring progress against the baseline schedule, ensuring work follows approved drawings, method statements, and specifications, coordinating MEP, façade, and finishes teams, implementing QA/QC procedures, supporting snagging and de‑snagging, assisting QS/Contracts in quantity monitoring, maintaining records of site instructions and change orders, providing inputs for commercial negotiations, enforcing HSE plans, monitoring PPE and safe work practices, reporting unsafe conditions, promoting safety culture, daily coordination with main contractor and subcontractors, resolving RFIs and design clarifications, communicating progress and risks to the client representative, managing interfaces with residential amenities and external works, coordinating testing and commissioning of MEP services, supporting unit completion inspections, preparing handover documentation, participating in joint inspections before handover, acting as on‑site client representative, delivering structured reports to the Construction Manager, and enforcing PMC procedures and documentation standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• 18 years of experience in building construction with significant exposure to residential projects
• experience working with PMC organizations or large developers/contractors on mixed‑use or residential developments
• knowledge of RC structures and typical residential building systems
• proficiency in interior finishes and apartment/villa fit‑out requirements
• proficiency in coordination of MEP services within residential units and common areas
• knowledge of local building codes, fire and life safety regulations, and authority requirements
• strong site supervision and coordination skills with attention to detail
• ability to work under the direction of the Construction Manager and lead smaller sections independently
• effective communication and interpersonal skills to interface with contractors and consultants
• good problem‑solving and follow‑up ability to close issues on site.

Skills