Construction Manager

Job Description

Role Purpose

The position requires strong technical knowledge, site coordination, subcontractor management, and problem-solving skills.

Key Accountabilities

• Review IFC drawings, specifications, BOQs, and project requirements.
• Prepare detailed work plans, construction methodologies, and sequencing for all landscape activities.
• Coordinate with main contractor, consultants, architects, and relevant stakeholders to finalize landscape scope.
• Attend weekly progress, coordination, and technical meetings

• Manage, supervise, and monitor all landscape works including:
• Softscape installation (trees, shrubs, groundcovers, lawns).
• Hardscape works (pavers, kerbstone, walkways, pergolas, water features).
• Irrigation networks and pump room installation ( Mainline and secondary network).
• External lighting, street furniture, play areas, and site amenities.
• Potable water network
• Ensure compliance with approved shop drawings, method statements, and QA/QC procedures.
• Verify setting-out works and coordinate with survey teams.
• Monitor daily workforce allocation and productivity

• Implement quality control procedures for materials, installation, and finishing.
• Ensure all materials meet project specifications and obtain consultant approvals.
• Check and approve mock-ups and samples prior to final execution.
• Ensure safety procedures are followed across all work fronts.
• Coordinate inspections with the consultant and close comments immediately

• Review subcontractor work progress and ensure performance meets project targets.
• Coordinate with suppliers for timely availability of plants, materials, and equipment.
• Verify plant health, size, and quality prior to delivery from nurseries.
• Evaluate subcontractor claims, variations, and technical submissions

• Monitor project costs and ensure budget compliance.
• Prepare material requisitions, takeoff quantities, and procurement schedules.
• Review and verify subcontractor invoices and progress bills.
• Maintain updated logs: shop drawings, material submittals, RFIs, and work inspections

• Develop landscape construction program in coordination with planning team.
• Track progress against baseline schedule and highlight delays or risks.
• Provide weekly and monthly progress reports, including updates, photos, and completed work status

• Resolve site technical issues, clashes, and re-design requirements in coordination with consultants.
• Suggest improvements to design and construction methodologies.
• Provide technical guidance to site engineers, supervisors, and workforce.
• 8. Handover & Maintenance
• Ensure completion of snagging/ de-snagging for all landscape works.
• Coordinate T&C for irrigation systems and water features.
• Ensure smooth transition into soft landscape maintenance period.
• Prepare as-built drawings and O&M manuals.

• Bachelor's degree in Landscape Engineering, Agriculture Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• 5–10 years experience in landscape construction for high-rise, hospitality, or community projects.
• Strong knowledge of softscape, hardscape, irrigation, and external works.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and coordination skills.
• Ability to read drawings, prepare reports, and manage subcontractors.
• Familiarity with QA/QC procedures, HSE standards, and project management tools.