Construction Project Manager
Balfin Construction Tirana, Central Albania, Albania
Construction · 51-200 employees
About the role
The Construction Project Manager is responsible for the overall planning, management, and successful delivery of construction projects from inception to handover. This includes overseeing budgets, schedules, technical documentation, and coordinating with internal departments and external stakeholders.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Construction Engineering and possess at least 15 years of relevant experience, with 7 years in a management role. Strong proficiency in project management software, construction legislation, and multidisciplinary team leadership is required.
Benefits
Full description
Balfin Construction (formerly known as Mane TCI), Company, part of the BALFIN Group, is a leader in construction and investment of development projects in Albania and the region. Founded in 2001, Balfin Construction is specialized in the field of civil and industrial construction such as: Shopping Centers, Residential Building, Social and Cultural Centers, industrial construction, and infrastructure.
BALFIN Group is one of the most successful investment groups in the Western Balkans. Established in 1993, the Group today operates across Austria, Albania, Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, North Macedonia, Switzerland, Montenegro, the Netherlands, Canada, and the United States of America.
Its diversified portfolio spans multiple sectors, including banking, real estate development, wholesale and retail, asset management, tourism, logistics, education, and entertainment.
With a workforce of approximately 5,500 professionals, BALFIN Group continues to grow steadily, guided by strong business ethics, financial stability, innovation, and a long-term commitment to community impact through Mane Foundation.
Position: Construction Project Manager
Department: Technical
Location: Tirana
Job Summary: The Construction Project Manager is responsible for the overall development, management and successful completion of the project. In this capacity, the role is responsible for managerial, organizational, supervisory, coordination and decision-making activities throughout the project lifecycle.
The role oversees the project documentation process from the receipt and review of the design documentation, through the design review and approval stages, inspections and control activities during construction, to the handover of completed works, obtaining the occupancy permit and completion of the final acceptance and commissioning process.
Requirements
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead
the overall planning, management and successful delivery of the project, ensuring alignment with the approved budget, schedule, procurement plan and project objectives.
- Manage
and monitor project costs, budgets and deviations, working closely with the relevant Company structures to identify, analyze and control project costs.
- Coordinate
the preparation, implementation and monitoring of the project work schedule and procurement schedule, ensuring timely progress and effective coordination with the Procurement Department.
- Oversee
the implementation and completion of all technical and legal documentation throughout the project lifecycle, from construction permit and project documentation through construction, commissioning, final acceptance and handover to the Client.
- Coordinate
with the Company's internal departments, project stakeholders and Investor/Client to ensure effective communication, alignment of requirements and smooth project execution.
- Ensure
that construction works are carried out in accordance with Company standards, applicable technical regulations and approved project documentation, monitoring quality, progress and compliance across the relevant sites.
- Review
and approve monthly progress statements and project reports, including overall and cost reports, and ensure that project requirements, objectives, decisions and changes are properly documented and reflected in the project documentation.
- Manage
the project's technical and administrative structure, including determining staffing needs, organizing responsibilities, assigning and monitoring tasks, providing technical guidance and ensuring effective performance management of the project team.
- Manage
and monitor contractual matters, including technical aspects of construction contracts, specifications and project standards, contract amendments/change orders, ongoing contract compliance and applicable penalties.
- Prepare
regular and short-term project progress plans and reports, identifying potential risks, deviations and corrective actions required to ensure successful project delivery.
- Provide
technical and administrative support and guidance to contractors and relevant stakeholders, facilitating the resolution of technical issues, uncertainties and project-related challenges.
- Ensure
the effective implementation of the Company's technical and administrative procedures and maintain complete, accurate and up-to-date project documentation throughout all project stages.
- Develop
and support the professional growth of the project team through continuous feedback, performance monitoring and evaluation, in coordination with the Human Resources Department, and recommend promotions, development opportunities or corrective actions where appropriate.
- Perform
other duties and responsibilities as assigned in accordance with the requirements of the project and the Company.
Education:
- Bachelor’s
degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related field;
- Master’s
degree is an advantage.
Requirements:
- Minimum
15 years of relevant experience, including at least 7 years in a Project Manager/Construction Manager role.
- Proven
experience in delivering medium-to-large construction projects from planning and permitting through construction, commissioning and handover.
- Strong
knowledge of project planning, budgeting, cost control, procurement, contracts, change orders, risk management and progress reporting.
- Solid
understanding of construction legislation, technical standards and project documentation requirements.
- Proven
ability to manage multidisciplinary teams, contractors, subcontractors, consultants and Client/Investor relationships.
- Strong
analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to clearly communicate project issues, propose solutions and prepare effective reports and presentations.
- Excellent
written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent
command of English; knowledge of another European language is considered an advantage.
- Good
working knowledge of AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel and MS Project and other relevant project management/design software.
- Proactive,
flexible and adaptable, with a strong sense of initiative and the ability to respond effectively to project requirements and changing priorities.
- Very
good command of English.
- Strong
leadership, negotiation, communication, analytical and decision-making skills, with a high level of ownership, accountability and results orientation.
Benefits
What We Offer
- An attractive benefit
package, including fair remuneration based on merit and performance evaluation.
- An exceptional
opportunity to develop your skills and growth within BALFIN Construction and BALFIN Group.
- Extra Leave days.
- Recognition Rewards.
Application Procedure: All interested candidates can apply by submitting their CVs within 20 September 2026.
All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality according to the law No. 9887 set by the Albanian Parliament for the "Protection of Personal Data".
At the end of the process, only the selected candidates will be contacted by the Human Resources Department.
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