Construction Controller

About the role

In this role, the Construction Controller will monitor construction activities to ensure they align with approved project documentation, technical specifications, and quality standards. The position involves regular site visits to assess progress and verify completed work against contractual requirements.

The ideal candidate will work closely with project managers, engineers, and contractors to identify discrepancies, monitor construction costs, and prepare analytical reports on project progress. Success in this role requires strong attention to detail and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.

Skills that matter here

• Civil Engineering: This role requires a solid understanding of civil engineering principles to effectively monitor construction activities.
• Construction Management: Construction management skills are essential for overseeing project compliance and schedules.
• Technical Supervision: The role involves technical supervision to ensure adherence to architectural and engineering designs.
• Project Coordination: Project coordination skills are necessary to collaborate with different teams and manage construction activities.
• Quantity Surveying: Knowledge of quantity surveying is important for verifying work quantities and monitoring costs.
• Analytical Reporting: Strong analytical reporting skills are needed to prepare regular updates on construction progress and deviations.

Who this role suits

• A detail-oriented professional with a background in civil engineering or construction management.
• Someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and communicates effectively with various stakeholders.
• An individual with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, able to identify and address discrepancies in construction works.
• A proactive person willing to conduct regular site visits and maintain high standards of quality and accuracy.

From the employer

• Monitor ongoing construction activities and ensure compliance with approved architectural, structural, and engineering designs, technical specifications, and applicable construction standards.
• Conduct regular site visits and inspections to assess the progress, quality, and accuracy of construction works.
• Verify actual completed work quantities through on-site measurements and compare them with approved Bills of Quantities (BoQ), project documentation, and contractual requirements.
• Identify, document, and report discrepancies between actual construction works and approved project documentation.
• Monitor construction progress against approved project schedules, identify delays, and report potential risks affecting project deadlines.
• Review construction-related documentation, including work completion reports, measurement records, material requests, delivery documents, and other supporting records.
• Monitor the ordering, delivery, and use of construction materials and equipment, ensuring consistency with approved project requirements.
• Participate in the review of contractors' and subcontractors' submitted work volumes and supporting documentation.
• Monitor construction-related costs and identify deviations from approved budgets and estimated quantities.
• Prepare regular reports on construction progress, completed works, identified deviations, and areas requiring corrective action.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, contractors, procurement, and other relevant departments to address construction-related issues.
• Follow up on identified discrepancies and monitor the implementation of corrective measures.
• Perform other related duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

• Higher education in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in construction, technical supervision, construction control, project coordination, or quantity surveying.
• Good understanding of construction processes, technical documentation, and applicable construction standards.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, and engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of construction measurements, quantities, and cost estimation principles.
• Strong skills in reviewing construction documentation and preparing analytical reports.
• Good command of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience with AutoCAD, MS Project, Primavera, or relevant construction management software will be considered an advantage.
• Experience with ERP or accounting software will be an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and accountability.
• Good organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with different project stakeholders.
• Willingness to conduct regular visits to construction sites.