Key Performance Determinants for Project Managers in the Construction of Indonesia’s New Capital City (IKN)

The development of the New Capital City (IKN) reflects a major transformation in Indonesia's construction sector. First, the project aims to create an environmentally friendly and sustainable capital city, requiring the adoption of advanced construction technologies and green building practices. Second, the project represents a strategic effort to distribute economic growth more equitably to regions outside Java, thereby reducing regional disparities. Project manager performance is measured not only by achieving budget and schedule targets, but also by their ability to manage human resources, address changes in the external environment, and maintain the quality of project deliverables. On large-scale projects like the New Capital City (IKN), project managers face multidimensional challenges encompassing technical, logistical, and regulatory aspects, as well as the involvement of numerous diverse parties. The purpose of this study was to determine the factors influencing the performance of Project Managers in the New Capital City (IKN), how each of these factors influences their performance, and which factors have the most significant influence on improving project manager performance in the New Capital City. This research method used a qualitative approach quantified using statistical tests with the help of SPSS. Respondents in this study were project managers and project manager-level equivalents working at PT Wijaya Karya Bangunan Gedung (PT Wika Gedung) on the New Capital City (IKN) development project. This research was conducted over the period 2024-2025. The results showed that leadership, communication climate, trust, and work experience influenced quality performance in the IKN development project. Trust was the most significant factor influencing quality performance in the IKN development project.