Job ID
52237
Job Title
Construction Project Manager
To work for
The HALO Trust
Country
Syria
City
Edleb
Field of Work
Construction/Installation/Repair - Architecture/Interior design - Engineering
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
1. Construction Project Management
• Lead day-to-day implementation of the Sarmin construction project from mobilization through completion and handover.
• Coordinate surveys and architectural, structural, civil, electrical and mechanical designs; verify drawings, specifications and BoQs are complete and coordinated before construction.
• Develop and maintain a detailed project programme with activities, milestones critical dates; to track progress and corrective actions.
• Identify delays, technical problems and critical risks and implement or recommend corrective actions.
• Provide concise weekly reports on progress, cost, quality, H&S, risks, procurement constraints and decisions required.
• Manage technical clarifications, drawing revisions and required construction approvals, maintaining controlled versions of approved documents.
• Coordinate construction activities with HALO Logistics, Fleet, Procurement, Finance, Security and Programme teams.
• Lead and coordinate the relocation from the current Killi office to Idleb, working across all departments to plan and manage the transition and ensure an organized and timely move with minimal disruption to operations.
2. Site and Contractor Supervision
• Maintain a strong and regular physical presence at the construction site.
• Supervise contractors, subcontractors and associated site activities.
• Monitor contractor performance against the contract, scope, programme, specifications and agreed milestones.
• Maintain a Project change log and ensure changes are technically justified, costed and approved before implementation.
• Conduct routine site inspections and site coordination meetings.
• Identify defective or non-compliant work and ensure deficiencies are corrected before acceptance.
• Maintain written and photographic records of construction progress.
3. Health, Safety and Environmental Management
The Project Manager will have direct responsibility for monitoring construction H&S compliance and will:
• Enforce appropriate PPE and safe working practices.
• Monitor work at height, scaffolding, excavation, lifting operations, electrical works and machinery operations.
• Ensure fire extinguishers, first aid, emergency exits and evacuation arrangements are in place.
• Review and approve contractor risk assessments and method statements for high-risk activities before work begins.
• Stop unsafe work and ensure hazards and non-compliance are corrected before activities resume.
• Ensure accidents, incidents and near misses are reported, investigated and followed by documented corrective actions.
4. Quality Assurance and Technical Compliance
• Establish appropriate QA/QC procedures and inspection points.
• Verify materials before installation.
• Inspect structural, civil, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, drainage and finishing works.
• Maintain inspection, testing and quality-control records.
5. Procurement and Materials Management
• Develop a construction procurement schedule aligned with the project programme, identifying specifications, quantities and long-lead items.
• Provide technical input to quotations and bid evaluations and verify that procured materials meet approved specifications before acceptance.
• Coordinate delivery, secure storage, issue and reconciliation of construction materials to prevent delays, loss and waste.
6. Budget and Cost Control
• Monitor project expenditure against the approved construction budget and BoQ.
• Review contractor valuations, invoices and payment requests against verified work completed.
• Identify and report forecast cost overruns.
• Maintain oversight of contingencies, variations and commitments.
• Ensure no material variation is undertaken without appropriate HALO approval.
• Maintain a complete audit trail of budgets, approvals, BoQs, valuations, invoices, variations, site instructions, meeting records and contractor correspondence.
1. Construction Project Management
• Lead day-to-day implementation of the Sarmin construction project from mobilization through completion and handover.
• Coordinate surveys and architectural, structural, civil, electrical and mechanical designs; verify drawings, specifications and BoQs are complete and coordinated before construction.
• Develop and maintain a detailed project programme with activities, milestones critical dates; to track progress and corrective actions.
• Identify delays, technical problems and critical risks and implement or recommend corrective actions.
• Provide concise weekly reports on progress, cost, quality, H&S, risks, procurement constraints and decisions required.
• Manage technical clarifications, drawing revisions and required construction approvals, maintaining controlled versions of approved documents.
• Coordinate construction activities with HALO Logistics, Fleet, Procurement, Finance, Security and Programme teams.
• Lead and coordinate the relocation from the current Killi office to Idleb, working across all departments to plan and manage the transition and ensure an organized and timely move with minimal disruption to operations.
2. Site and Contractor Supervision
• Maintain a strong and regular physical presence at the construction site.
• Supervise contractors, subcontractors and associated site activities.
• Monitor contractor performance against the contract, scope, programme, specifications and agreed milestones.
• Maintain a Project change log and ensure changes are technically justified, costed and approved before implementation.
• Conduct routine site inspections and site coordination meetings.
• Identify defective or non-compliant work and ensure deficiencies are corrected before acceptance.
• Maintain written and photographic records of construction progress.
3. Health, Safety and Environmental Management
The Project Manager will have direct responsibility for monitoring construction H&S compliance and will:
• Enforce appropriate PPE and safe working practices.
• Monitor work at height, scaffolding, excavation, lifting operations, electrical works and machinery operations.
• Ensure fire extinguishers, first aid, emergency exits and evacuation arrangements are in place.
• Review and approve contractor risk assessments and method statements for high-risk activities before work begins.
• Stop unsafe work and ensure hazards and non-compliance are corrected before activities resume.
• Ensure accidents, incidents and near misses are reported, investigated and followed by documented corrective actions.
4. Quality Assurance and Technical Compliance
• Establish appropriate QA/QC procedures and inspection points.
• Verify materials before installation.
• Inspect structural, civil, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, drainage and finishing works.
• Maintain inspection, testing and quality-control records.
5. Procurement and Materials Management
• Develop a construction procurement schedule aligned with the project programme, identifying specifications, quantities and long-lead items.
• Provide technical input to quotations and bid evaluations and verify that procured materials meet approved specifications before acceptance.
• Coordinate delivery, secure storage, issue and reconciliation of construction materials to prevent delays, loss and waste.
6. Budget and Cost Control
• Monitor project expenditure against the approved construction budget and BoQ.
• Review contractor valuations, invoices and payment requests against verified work completed.
• Identify and report forecast cost overruns.
• Maintain oversight of contingencies, variations and commitments.
• Ensure no material variation is undertaken without appropriate HALO approval.
• Maintain a complete audit trail of budgets, approvals, BoQs, valuations, invoices, variations, site instructions, meeting records and contractor correspondence.
Qualifications
• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Structural Engineering, Architecture or closely related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years' relevant construction experience, including at least 3 years managing construction projects.
• Demonstrable experience in contractor management, contract administration, cost control, valuations, claims and variations.
• Experience managing construction projects from design and procurement through testing, commissioning and handover.
• Practical knowledge of construction H&S, QA/QC and document-control requirements.
• Experience delivering warehouses, workshops, offices, industrial facilities or projects of comparable complexity.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD or equivalent.
• Strong written reporting and communication skills.
• Previous NGO/humanitarian-sector construction experience- added advantage
• Arabic and English language capability.
• Minimum 7 years' relevant construction experience, including at least 3 years managing construction projects.
• Demonstrable experience in contractor management, contract administration, cost control, valuations, claims and variations.
• Experience managing construction projects from design and procurement through testing, commissioning and handover.
• Practical knowledge of construction H&S, QA/QC and document-control requirements.
• Experience delivering warehouses, workshops, offices, industrial facilities or projects of comparable complexity.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD or equivalent.
• Strong written reporting and communication skills.
• Previous NGO/humanitarian-sector construction experience- added advantage
• Arabic and English language capability.
Salary and Benefits
Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
Opportunities for professional development and training.
Inclusive and supportive work environment.
Opportunities for professional development and training.
Inclusive and supportive work environment.
About us
HALO Trust is the world’s largest humanitarian organization specializing in mine action. It is a non-governmental, non-political, and non-religious organization headquartered in the United Kingdom. The organization’s mission is to protect lives and restore livelihoods for communities affected by conflict by removing landmines and explosive remnants of war, enabling communities and countries to recover safely.
HALO is committed to the principle of equal opportunity and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of age, gender, race, religion, disability, or any other characteristic. All recruitment processes are conducted with full transparency, and selection is based solely on competence and the ability to perform the tasks. The organization encourages women and persons with disabilities to apply for positions.
HALO has been operating in Syria since 2016, implementing humanitarian mine action activities, including survey, mine clearance, and explosive ordnance risk education. The program is currently undergoing an expansion phase due to recent developments in Syria, which have created broader opportunities for humanitarian mine clearance organizations to work inside the country.
HALO is committed to the principle of equal opportunity and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of age, gender, race, religion, disability, or any other characteristic. All recruitment processes are conducted with full transparency, and selection is based solely on competence and the ability to perform the tasks. The organization encourages women and persons with disabilities to apply for positions.
HALO has been operating in Syria since 2016, implementing humanitarian mine action activities, including survey, mine clearance, and explosive ordnance risk education. The program is currently undergoing an expansion phase due to recent developments in Syria, which have created broader opportunities for humanitarian mine clearance organizations to work inside the country.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Nov 11, 2026
Expiry Date
Dec 11, 2026
