Job Title: Yard Manager

Position Type: Manager Department

Job Summary

Yard Manager shall be responsible for the successful execution of a container and wood yard, particularly focusing on the civil engineering aspects of pavement, roads, culverts, minor bridges, yard buildings, utilities, compound wall etc and associated yard structures.

Responsibilities

• Project Planning and Coordination:
• Develop and review detailed project execution plans for yard and related yard structures.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders including users, consultants, contractors, and local authorities.
• Ensure compliance with project timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Develop the overall execution plan for the port project.
• Site Management and Execution:
• Oversee all on-site civil construction activities related to yard works and interface with jetty works.
• Monitor foundation works, piling, concrete works, precast installations and backup area development works.
• Review and assist the project director in approval of method statements and other documents submitted by the contractors for approval.
• Resource and Contractor Management:
• Manage yard contractors and subcontractors to ensure proper manpower, materials and equipment deployment from time to time.
• Schedule and allocate resources (materials, equipment, labor) for smooth execution including supply of free issue materials.
• Resolve on-site construction issues and interface challenges between civil and Jetty area development.
• Quality Assurance & Control:
• Implement and enforce QA/QC plans specific to marine and civil works.
• Ensure regular inspections, tests (e.g., CBR, pile integrity, concrete testsetc), and documentation.
• Enforce strict adherence to HSE protocols on works and constantly support the safety Manager.
• Provide required inputs for the safety audits and toolbox talks.
• Implement risk mitigation plans for working in yard area in consultation with the safety manager.
• Bill Certification :Assist the Project director in review and approval of running bills submitted by the Contractors duly reviewing its completeness in terms of quantity measurements, quality and other contractual obligations.
• Progress Monitoring and Reporting:
• Track daily, weekly, and monthly progress of civil works.
• Prepare reports for management and clients, including delays and mitigation plans.
• Maintain detailed records of construction activities for billing and contractual compliance.
• Interface Management: Coordinate between yard works and jetty works (e.g., shore protection, jetty connection with yard etc).
• Resolve technical and logistical interfaces between mechanical, electrical, and civil teams
• Permitting and Regulatory Compliance:
• Ensure civil works comply with local and environmental regulations
• Support permitting processes (e.g., land clearing, reclamation etc)
• Commissioning and Handover:
• Oversee final inspections, punch list clearance, and commissioning support.
• Assist in documentation and handover of completed jetty works to the operations team or client.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Masters in Project Management would be added advantage

• Minimum 10 plus years as Civil Engineer in quality control and supervision of Port Backup area development

• Involved in interface management between various disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, etc.

• Good communication skills in English

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and peak execution periods