Assistant Head of Construction and Project Management (AHCPM)

Job title : Assistant Head of Construction and Project Management (AHCPM)

About the Role

• Are you a visionary person with a passion for transforming ideas into reality and creating unique lifestyle communities? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where you can make a real impact?
• We are looking for Assistant Head of Construction and Project Management (AHCPM) supports the Head in leading the Construction and Project Management Strategic Business Unit (CPM-SBU) at GroupCo, the AHCPM ensures delivery excellence and operational momentum in project execution, aligned with GroupCo’s mission to provide lifestyle-oriented, customer-driven value solutions.
• The AHCPM is responsible for coordinating and overseeing project planning and implementation, ensuring timelines, budgets, safety, and quality standards are met for both internal and external construction projects. Working closely with engineers, subcontractors, and other SBUs, the AHCPM ensures on-ground activities align with GroupCo’s standards of excellence and operational integrity.
• The role requires strong technical proficiency, team leadership, clear communication, and the ability to anticipate and mitigate site-level risks. The AHCPM will champion safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across all active projects.

Key Responsibilities
Project Coordination and Execution:

• Site Oversight: Supervise day-to-day site operations and coordinate contractors and site personnel, ensuring efficient execution and minimal disruption to estate communities.
• Project Monitoring: Track site progress against schedules, budgets, and agreed quality benchmarks, while reporting on execution-level KPIs.
• Issue Resolution: Identify and escalate on-site challenges early, proposing solutions and coordinating with HCPM and consultants for timely resolution.
• Documentation: Maintain updated project records, digital logs, and field reports required for audits, compliance, and progress tracking.

Team Leadership and Workforce Supervision:

• Personnel Supervision: Provide daily direction and coaching to site engineers, foremen, and skilled/unskilled labor teams.
• Safety Enforcement: Lead safety briefings, enforce PPE protocols, and ensure adherence to GroupCo HSE standards.
• Productivity Management: Monitor workforce performance, identify inefficiencies, and support workforce optimization on-site.

Scheduling and Resource Planning:

• Activity Scheduling: Translate master schedules into weekly and daily work plans and ensure proper execution.
• Resource Coordination: Ensure timely availability and effective use of tools, materials, and site equipment.
• Risk Forecasting: Identify and flag potential delays, proposing mitigation strategies in collaboration with the HCPM.

Quality Assurance and Compliance:

• Quality Control: Conduct routine quality checks to ensure all works meet technical drawings and specifications.
• Regulatory Adherence: Enforce adherence to local building codes, environmental standards, and labor regulations.
• Consultant Interface: Engage with architects, engineers, and inspectors during quality control visits and resolve flagged issues.

Reporting and Communication:

• Site Reporting: Prepare and submit digital progress reports to the HCPM, including labor, material, and milestone updates.
• SBU Coordination: Facilitate seamless communication between site operations and other SBUs (procurement, design, finance).
• Review Support: Attend project review meetings and assist in preparing status updates and documentation for stakeholders.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Subcontractor Oversight: Monitor subcontractor deliverables, flag underperformance, and recommend corrective actions.
• Community Relations: Maintain site discipline and minimize disruption to estate residents and local communities.

Safety and Risk Management:

• Safety Monitoring: Lead toolbox talks, conduct safety audits, and ensure swift response to incidents and near-misses.
• Risk Identification: Proactively observe and report operational or environmental risks, contributing to GroupCo’s risk mitigation culture.

Business Development Support:

• Site Readiness: Ensure cleanliness, orderliness, and safety of designated sites for client and investor visits.
• External Engagement: Represent the CPM-SBU during site-level walkthroughs and delegated stakeholder visits.

Continuous Improvement:

• Post-Project Reviews: Participate in project close-outs and share learnings from execution experiences.
• Innovation Feedback: Recommend site-based innovations, process improvements, or technology tools to the HCPM for evaluation.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of relevant site/project management experience in construction
• Technical Proficiency: Understanding of construction methods, safety protocols, and site supervision
• Communication: Clear written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to coordinate across teams
• Tools: Familiarity with project scheduling tools and basic digital reporting platforms
• Safety Commitment: Strong adherence to safety and regulatory requirements
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively under the direction of senior leadership.

Key Competencies and Attributes:

• Execution Focus: Reliable in managing day-to-day operations and ensuring momentum
• Attention to Detail: Strong on follow-through, documentation, and compliance
• Leadership: Demonstrates proactive supervision and accountability
• Adaptability: Responds well to shifting site needs and priorities
• Problem-Solving: Capable of evaluating and escalating issues with recommended solutions
• Integrity: Upholds GroupCo values in site management, safety, and conduct.

Work Environments and Conditions:

• Location: Based at GroupCo Headquarters.
• Schedule: Full-time; some flexibility may be required around reporting periods.
• Tools: Use of digital finance systems and tools for real-time collaboration.

Join us if:

• You are self-driven and don’t require micromanagement
• You see responsibilities, not just tasks or jobs
• You are passionate about delivering exceptional value
• You demonstrate both humility in failures (“Mirror”) and credit-sharing in successes (“Window”)
• You align with our core values of Commitment, Faith, Positive Attitude, Innovation, Teamwork, and Integrity

Compensation

• The FAO’s compensation reflects the operational and financial stewardship responsibilities of the role. It includes both fixed and performance-tied elements:
• Base Salary: A fixed monthly salary aligned with the FAO's accountability for financial systems integrity, compliance, and fiscal reporting.
• Performance Bonus: Quarterly or annual bonus tied to timely reporting, audit readiness, successful tax compliance, and execution of financial planning responsibilities.
• Value Share: Participation in a value pool derived from ACRC's support service fees - especially those related to budgeting assistance, audit preparation, fundraising documentation, or investor liaison efforts coordinated by the FAO.
• Benefits: Inclusion in ACRC’s enterprise benefits program — health insurance, pension, leave entitlements, training sponsorships, and digital finance tools.