Senior Civil Projects Manager

Kuwait OFW; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

National Contracting Company Limited in Kuwait is seeking a Senior Civil Projects Manager to lead civil works on substations, transmission line projects and underground cable installations. You will oversee end-to-end delivery, manage budgets and schedules, ensure HSE and quality standards, and coordinate with clients and stakeholders.

The role requires 15–20 years of civil project experience, PMP certification, and strong leadership across multi-discipline teams.

Qualifications

• 15–20 years of civil construction experience, including senior management roles.
• Substation, tower line and underground cable project exposure.
• Knowledge of local regulations and NCC standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of civil works for substations, OHTL and underground cable projects.
• Oversee budgets, scheduling, and resource optimization to meet milestones.
• Review designs and ensure QA/QC and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants and internal teams; report status and risks.

Skills

Project leadership

Budgeting & cost control

Planning & scheduling

QA/QC

Stakeholder communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

BE / BTech / BSc in Civil Engineering

Tools

PMP certification

Job description

# Senior Civil Projects Manager National Contracting Company LimitedEmployer ActivePosted 53 mins agoSend me jobs like thisExperience15 - 26 YearsJob LocationAl Kuwait - KuwaitEducationBachelor of Technology/Engineering (Civil)NationalityAny NationalityGenderAnyVacancy1 VacancyJob DescriptionRoles & ResponsibilitiesThis position is responsible for leading the execution of civil works for NCC Kuwait projects, ensuring delivery in line with approved scope, schedule, budget and regulatory requirements, while upholding HSE standards and driving efficient, high-quality project performance. **Key Responsibilities*** Lead and oversee the execution of civil works for substations, overhead transmission lines (OHTL) and underground cable projects in line with approved scope, timelines and budget.* Manage end-to-end delivery of substation civil infrastructure (equipment foundations, control buildings, cable trenches, drainage systems, access roads) and transmission line tower foundations in compliance with geotechnical reports and design specifications.* Provide leadership to project teams, site engineers and subcontractors by setting clear objectives, monitoring performance and optimizing resource utilization.* Oversee project financials, planning and scheduling: budget control, cost forecasting, material optimization and progress tracking to achieve milestones and a smooth project handover.* Review and approve civil and structural designs, and ensure adherence to NCC standards, local authority regulations, client specifications and HSE policies across all phases.* Evaluate subcontractor quotations, review quantity take-offs, BOQs and payment applications, and manage variations and claims related to civil works.* Coordinate with clients, consultants and internal teams, review pre-tender site surveys, and report regularly to top management on project status, risks and mitigation plans.Desired Candidate Profile**Qualifications*** BE / BTech / BSc in Civil Engineering or a related field.* 15–20 years of experience, including 7+ years in a senior management role, in civil works mainly for Substation, Tower Line and Underground Cable projects.* Valid Kuwait Society of Engineers (KSE) membership and PMP certification are a must.* Strong project leadership and execution, budgeting and cost control, planning and scheduling, QA/QC, reporting and presentation skills.* Sound knowledge of industry safety aspects and local regulations; able to lead, coach and communicate with stakeholders at all levels.Employment TypeFull-time