Executive - Projects
Keells, as a leading retailer is striving to deliver its core purpose to ‘improve the quality of life for the nation’. We know that to deliver on our core purpose, we have to grow and develop Sri Lanka’s best retail team. If you want to come on this journey with us, to deliver retail excellence, then we can really support your ambitions and future growth.
What You Need to Do
- Plan, coordinate, and monitor project schedules to ensure timely completion of refurbishment and construction projects.
- Coordinate project activities with Operations, Store Management, consultants, Quantity Surveyors (QS), contractors, and suppliers.
- Supervise civil refurbishment and construction works, ensuring compliance with approved drawings, specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and project timelines.
- Conduct regular site inspections, monitor contractor performance, and ensure timely rectification of defects and non-conforming work.
- Coordinate refurbishment activities, including night work where required, to minimize disruption to store operations and ensure timely handover of work areas.
- Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement appropriate mitigation and recovery actions.
- Verify completed work and contractor payment claims in coordination with the Quantity Surveyor, where applicable.
- Monitor project costs against approved budgets and maintain accurate project documentation, including progress and inspection reports.
- Coordinate project completion, final inspections, handover activities, and close-out documentation.
- Maintain effective communication with internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and suppliers to ensure successful project delivery.
What You Need
- Diploma in Civil Engineering, Construction Technology, Building Construction, Project Management, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in civil construction, refurbishment, fit-out projects, or site supervision.
- Sound knowledge of construction methods, materials, quality standards, and the ability to interpret construction drawings.
- Experience in site supervision, contractor coordination, project scheduling, and progress monitoring.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high quality standards and meeting deadlines.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply on HIVE before the 26/07/2026.
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