Project Manager - Shoring and Deep Excavation Works

1. Job Title

Project Manager – Shoring and Deep Excavation Works  - Required in UAE

2. Job Purpose

The Project Manager is responsible for the overall planning, management, execution, coordination, and successful delivery of shoring and deep excavation projects, ensuring that all construction activities are completed in accordance with contractual requirements, approved engineering designs, project specifications, approved schedules, quality standards, and HSE requirements.

The role involves managing project resources, engineering, construction operations, commercial matters, procurement, subcontractors, and client relationships to achieve project objectives within the approved budget, timeline, and quality requirements.

The Project Manager shall provide leadership to the entire project team and ensure effective coordination between engineering, construction, planning, procurement, QA/QC, HSE, commercial, and other supporting departments.

3. Key Responsibilities and Duties

A. Overall Project Management

• • Take overall responsibility for the successful execution and delivery of assigned shoring projects.
  • Establish project objectives, execution strategies, priorities, and key performance targets.
  • Develop and implement the Project Execution Plan (PEP).
  • Ensure all project activities comply with contractual requirements, approved drawings, specifications, and applicable regulations.
  • Manage project resources, including manpower, equipment, materials, and subcontractors.
  • Lead and coordinate all project departments and site teams.
  • Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions whenever required.
  • Ensure project deliverables are achieved within the approved budget and programme.
  • Maintain effective communication with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and company management.

B. Project Planning and Scheduling

• • Review and approve project schedules and construction programmes.
  • Coordinate with the Planning Engineer to establish baseline programmes and detailed construction schedules.
  • Develop project execution strategies and construction sequences for shoring and excavation works.
  • Monitor actual progress against planned progress and project milestones.
  • Identify potential delays, critical activities, and resource constraints.
  • Implement recovery plans and mitigation measures to minimize delays.
  • Review weekly and monthly progress reports.
  • Coordinate project activities to ensure timely completion of engineering submissions, procurement, mobilization, construction, testing, and handover.
  • Ensure adequate resources are available to achieve planned production targets.

C. Engineering and Technical Management

• • Oversee all engineering activities related to shoring and temporary earth-retaining systems.
  • Coordinate with design engineers, technical managers, and consultants regarding design requirements and technical submissions.
  • Review and coordinate technical drawings, calculations, method statements, and construction procedures.
  • Ensure engineering designs and construction methodologies comply with project requirements and applicable standards.
  • Coordinate design reviews and resolve technical issues affecting construction.
  • Monitor engineering submissions and approval schedules.
  • Ensure all construction works are executed based on approved-for-construction (AFC/IFC) drawings.
  • Manage technical changes, design revisions, and engineering variations.
  • Ensure temporary works designs and excavation support systems are reviewed and approved by authorized design engineers before implementation.

Key technical areas include:

• • Secant pile walls.
  • Contiguous pile walls.
  • Soldier pile walls.
  • Sheet pile walls.
  • Diaphragm walls.
  • Bored piling and foundation piling.
  • Ground anchors and tiebacks.
  • Steel strutting and waler systems.
  • Capping beams and guide walls.
  • Deep excavation and dewatering.
  • Temporary earth-retaining systems.

D. Construction and Site Operations Management

• • Oversee all site construction activities and ensure efficient execution of shoring works.
  • Direct and coordinate the Construction Manager, Site Superintendents, Project Engineers, and Site Engineers.
  • Monitor piling production, excavation progress, and installation of temporary support systems.
  • Ensure construction activities follow approved methodologies and engineering sequences.
  • Review daily, weekly, and monthly construction performance.
  • Ensure adequate mobilization and utilization of piling rigs, cranes, excavators, pumps, and other equipment.
  • Coordinate manpower and equipment requirements with the Plant and Operations Departments.
  • Resolve major construction issues and operational constraints.
  • Ensure coordination between piling, excavation, reinforcement, concreting, anchoring, strutting, and dewatering activities.
  • Conduct regular site visits and progress inspections.
  • Ensure construction milestones are achieved according to the approved programme.

E. Commercial and Contract Management

• • Manage the contractual and commercial aspects of the project.
  • Review contract requirements, scope of work, specifications, and payment terms.
  • Coordinate with the Commercial Manager and Quantity Surveyor regarding project costs and financial performance.
  • Monitor project budget, cost commitments, cash flow, and expenditure.
  • Identify additional works, variations, and changes in project scope.
  • Ensure contractual notices and claims are submitted within the required contractual timelines.
  • Review and coordinate monthly progress payment applications.
  • Monitor subcontractor payments, procurement commitments, and material costs.
  • Evaluate the financial impact of delays, variations, and changes.
  • Implement cost-control measures to maintain the approved project budget.
  • Ensure proper documentation of contractual correspondence and commercial records.

F. Procurement and Subcontractor Management

• • Coordinate with the Procurement Department to ensure timely procurement of project materials and services.
  • Review material and equipment requirements based on the construction programme.
  • Ensure timely availability of reinforcement steel, concrete, structural steel, anchors, and other construction materials.
  • Review and coordinate subcontractor scopes, agreements, and performance.
  • Monitor subcontractor progress, quality, safety, and contractual compliance.
  • Ensure subcontractors have sufficient manpower, equipment, and resources.
  • Resolve procurement and subcontractor-related issues affecting project progress.
  • Coordinate supplier and subcontractor performance evaluations.

G. Quality Assurance and Quality Control

• • Ensure implementation of the approved Project Quality Plan.
  • Oversee QA/QC activities and ensure compliance with project specifications.
  • Ensure inspection and testing requirements are properly implemented.
  • Monitor quality performance of piling and shoring activities.
  • Ensure pile position, depth, diameter, verticality, reinforcement, and concrete quality comply with approved requirements.
  • Ensure proper testing and inspection of piles, including integrity testing, sonic logging, and load testing where specified.
  • Monitor non-conformance reports (NCRs) and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
  • Ensure all inspection requests and quality documentation are completed and approved.
  • Coordinate with the client and consultant regarding quality inspections and approvals.

H. Health, Safety and Environmental Management

• • Take overall responsibility for HSE performance within the project.
  • Ensure implementation of the approved Project HSE Plan.
  • Promote a strong safety culture throughout the project.
  • Ensure risk assessments and method statements are prepared and approved before execution.
  • Ensure safe execution of piling, lifting, excavation, and temporary support installation activities.
  • Monitor compliance with excavation safety and temporary works requirements.
  • Ensure proper monitoring of ground movement, adjacent structures, and surrounding infrastructure as required by the project.
  • Ensure emergency response and contingency plans are established.
  • Review accident, incident, and near-miss reports.
  • Ensure corrective and preventive measures are implemented.
  • Conduct regular HSE meetings and site inspections.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable Qatar regulations and project-specific HSE requirements.

I. Client and Consultant Coordination

• • Act as the primary point of contact for the client and consultant on project management matters.
  • Attend project progress meetings, technical meetings, and commercial meetings.
  • Maintain professional relationships with clients, consultants, and other stakeholders.
  • Coordinate and resolve project-related issues and concerns.
  • Ensure timely submission of technical, commercial, and progress documentation.
  • Monitor client and consultant approvals and outstanding comments.
  • Manage client expectations and ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled.
  • Escalate critical project matters to senior management when required.

J. Project Cost and Financial Control

• • Monitor project financial performance against the approved budget.
  • Review actual costs, commitments, and forecast costs.
  • Coordinate preparation of monthly cost reports.
  • Monitor productivity and cost per unit of work, such as cost per linear metre of shoring or cost per pile.
  • Identify cost overruns and implement corrective measures.
  • Monitor equipment utilization and reduce unnecessary operational expenses.
  • Ensure effective control of manpower, material consumption, and subcontractor costs.
  • Review project cash flow and support timely invoicing and collection.

K. Project Reporting and Documentation

• • Prepare and review monthly project progress reports.
  • Monitor project KPIs and performance indicators.
  • Ensure proper documentation and record keeping.
  • Review construction progress, engineering status, procurement status, and commercial performance.
  • Maintain records of contractual correspondence, instructions, approvals, and variations.
  • Ensure proper handover documentation is prepared.
  • Report major project risks, delays, and financial issues to senior management.

L. Project Completion and Handover

• • Ensure completion of all contractual project activities.
  • Coordinate final inspections and testing with the client and consultant.
  • Ensure all outstanding NCRs and punch-list items are closed.
  • Ensure as-built drawings and final survey records are submitted.
  • Coordinate submission of testing certificates and quality documentation.
  • Ensure final quantities and measurement records are verified.
  • Coordinate final account preparation and project closeout.
  • Ensure successful project handover to the client.

4. Qualifications and Experience

• • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
  • Minimum 7–10 years of relevant experience in shoring, piling, and deep excavation projects.
  • Previous experience as Project Manager or Senior Project Manager with a specialist shoring or geotechnical contractor is preferred.
  • Proven experience managing large-scale shoring and excavation projects.
  • Strong background in project planning, engineering coordination, construction management, and commercial control.
  • Experience dealing with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and authorities.
  • GCC experience, particularly in Qatar, is preferred.

5. Technical Knowledge and Skills

The candidate should possess strong knowledge and understanding of:

• • Shoring and earth-retaining systems.
  • Secant and contiguous pile construction.
  • Diaphragm wall construction.
  • Bored piling and foundation piling.
  • Soldier piles and sheet piles.
  • Ground anchors and tieback systems.
  • Steel strutting and waler systems.
  • Deep excavation and dewatering.
  • Temporary works engineering and construction sequencing.
  • Geotechnical and soil investigation reports.
  • Instrumentation and monitoring systems.
  • Pile integrity testing and load testing.
  • Construction planning and project scheduling.
  • Contract administration and variation management.
  • Cost control and project financial management.
  • QA/QC and HSE management systems.

6. Software and Management Tools

• • Primavera P6.
  • Microsoft Project.
  • Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications.
  • AutoCAD.
  • Project cost control and reporting systems.
  • Document control and project management systems.

7. Required Leadership and Management Competencies

• • Strong project leadership and decision-making capabilities.
  • Excellent planning and organizational skills.
  • Strong commercial and financial awareness.
  • Ability to manage multidisciplinary project teams.
  • Excellent negotiation and conflict-resolution skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple work fronts and priorities.
  • Strong client and stakeholder management skills.
  • Excellent communication and reporting abilities.
  • Ability to manage project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
  • Strong focus on project profitability, quality, safety, and timely delivery.

8. Main Daily and Weekly Responsibilities

The Project Manager shall be responsible for

• Review overall project progress against the approved baseline programme.
• Monitor piling, shoring, excavation, and temporary support installation activities.
• Coordinate with the Construction Manager and Site Superintendent regarding daily production targets.
• Review engineering submissions, technical approvals, and outstanding design issues.
• Monitor manpower, equipment, material, and subcontractor requirements.
• Review project costs, financial performance, and cash flow.
• Coordinate with the client and consultant regarding project issues and approvals.
• Monitor QA/QC and HSE performance.
• Review project risks, delays, variations, and contractual matters.
• Conduct project coordination meetings and follow up on action items.
• Review weekly and monthly project reports.
• Report major project issues and required management decisions to senior management.

11. Authority and Decision-Making Responsibilities

The Project Manager shall have authority, within approved company and contractual limits, to:

• • Direct and coordinate all project departments and site operations.
  • Allocate project resources and manpower.
  • Approve project execution plans and internal construction priorities.
  • Recommend equipment and subcontractor mobilization.
  • Review and recommend procurement requirements.
  • Coordinate and recommend corrective actions for project delays and cost overruns.
  • Review and recommend variation orders and contractual claims.
  • Stop unsafe activities and require corrective actions.
  • Escalate major technical, commercial, and contractual matters to senior management.