Senior Project Manager - Construction & Development

About the role

Fulcrum, acting on behalf of its client, is hiring a Senior Project Manager for construction and real estate development in Karachi. The role leads and oversees large-scale residential, commercial and mixed-use projects, ensuring effective execution, cost control, quality standards and timely delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Lead project planning, scheduling and execution from design development through construction to final handover.
• Oversee contractors, subcontractors, consultants and multidisciplinary site teams.
• Monitor budgets, construction costs, cash flows and contractual obligations.
• Manage procurement, tendering, contract administration and variation claims.
• Coordinate architectural, structural, MEP and specialist engineering activities.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, quality assurance and site safety standards.
• Monitor progress, identify risks and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee testing, commissioning, snagging and final handover.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management or Architecture.
• 12-15 years of relevant experience, including 7-10 years in senior construction project management roles.
• Proven experience managing high-rise buildings (20-40+ floors).
• Strong exposure to residential, commercial or mixed-use developments.
• PMP, RICS, CIOB or similar certification preferred.

Required skills

• Project budgeting, cost control, procurement and contract administration.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, AutoCAD and project reporting.