Senior Project Manager - Site Operations

Key Responsibilities

• Site Leadership: Direct Site Supervisors and operational teams working across several major construction projects, providing clear priorities and guidance.
• Project Delivery: Oversee on-site works from initial set-up through completion, defect resolution and final handover.
• Workmanship Standards: Verify that all activities meet the approved plans, technical requirements, project schedules and internal quality expectations.
• Resource Coordination: Organise labour, materials, equipment and daily activities to support efficient delivery across each assigned location.
• Performance Monitoring: Track output, build quality, health and safety practices, and progress against agreed project milestones.
• Risk Management: Anticipate factors that may affect delivery, investigate site-related concerns and introduce practical recovery measures where necessary.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Maintain effective coordination with customers, principal contractors, professional consultants, subcontractors and other parties involved in the works.
• Activity Planning: Arrange finishing trades in the correct order, ensuring that dependencies are managed and disruption between workstreams is minimised.
• Team Development: Coach supervisors and site personnel, strengthening their capabilities, accountability and overall performance.
• Reporting and Escalation: Provide timely updates on progress, risks and operational requirements, raising significant matters with senior management when appropriate.

Qualifications, Skills and Attributes

• Education: A qualification in construction, engineering, project management, business or another relevant discipline would be beneficial.
• Experience: Demonstrable senior-level experience overseeing construction sites or projects is required, including responsibility for several locations and teams. Previous involvement with a specialist finishing contractor or major interior works would be highly valued.
• Language Skills: An excellent command of English and Maltese is required to succeed in this role.
• Driving Licence: A valid EU driving licence is mandatory.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written abilities, with the confidence to issue clear instructions, present updates and discuss project matters with different stakeholders.
• Interpersonal Skills: The ability to establish constructive working relationships and encourage cooperation among clients, contractors, consultants and site personnel.
• Technical Skills: Sound knowledge of construction scheduling, finishing activities, site processes, technical drawings and project specifications.
• Leadership: A confident management style supported by good judgement, accountability and the ability to guide supervisors and operational teams.
• Organisation: Strong planning and coordination capabilities, with the capacity to balance labour, resources, priorities and deadlines across simultaneous assignments.
• Self-Motivated: A practical and achievement-oriented approach, with the willingness to remain closely involved in day-to-day site delivery.
• Problem-Solving: The ability to assess demanding operational situations, make timely decisions and implement workable solutions under pressure.

What's on Offer

• Compensation: A competitive remuneration package reflecting the seniority of the position and the successful candidate’s experience.
• Working Hours: Further details regarding the working schedule will be provided during the recruitment process.
• Other Benefits: Information concerning any additional benefits will be discussed with shortlisted candidates.
• Career Development: Opportunities to strengthen leadership responsibilities and advance professionally within an established organisation delivering prominent construction projects.