Construction Manager – Kuwait

National Contracting Company; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

National Contracting Company seeks an experienced Civil Project Manager to lead site operations in Kuwait. You will plan resources, manage approvals, and ensure on-time, within-budget delivery.

The role requires 12–15 years in construction, a B.E/B.Tech in Civil, PMP, and proficiency in AutoCAD and design software. You’ll coordinate QA/QC, design, survey, accounts and admin, while driving safety and contractual excellence.

Qualifications

• B.E / B.Tech in Civil Engineering is required.
• 12–15 years of construction industry experience.
• PMP certification is required.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and design software.

Responsibilities

• Plan and mobilize all required resources for execution on time, ensuring maximum utilization.
• Obtain approvals for design, quality plan, construction methods, safety plan, IMS and other procedures from consultants and clients.
• Monitor and ensure timely completion of the project in line with quality and safety norms and keep costs within the approved estimate.
• Coordinate with QA/QC, design, survey, accounts and administration at site level for well-coordinated execution.
• Ensure work is within contract terms with timely billing and raise claims for work beyond scope in coordination with Tendering & Contracts.
• Take accountability for all materials, machinery, equipment and assets on site and certify bills with Accounts.
• Drive safety performance and represent the Project Manager in their absence.

Skills

Leadership

Conflict management

Communication

Education

B.E / B.Tech in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Design software

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and mobilize all required resources for execution (manpower, machinery, equipment and materials) on time, ensuring maximum utilization.
• Ensure approvals for design, quality plan, construction methods, safety plan, IMS and other procedures are obtained from consultants and clients.
• Monitor and ensure timely completion of the project in line with quality and safety norms, keeping project cost within the approved control estimate.
• Coordinate with all support departments (QA/QC, design, survey, accounts and administration) at site level to ensure well-coordinated execution.
• Ensure work is executed within the scope and terms of the contract with timely billing and collection, and raise claims for work beyond scope in coordination with Tendering & Contracts.
• Take accountability for all materials, machinery, equipment and assets on site, and certify bills for materials, vendors and subcontractors in coordination with Accounts.
• Drive the safety performance and accountability of subordinates and subcontractors, and represent the Project Manager in their absence.

Qualifications

• B.E / B.Tech in Civil Engineering.
• 12 – 15 years of experience in the construction industry.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Sound techno-commercial, project management, design and contractual knowledge; proficiency in AutoCAD and design software.
• Strong leadership, conflict management and assertive communication skills.