Senior Civil Projects Manager - Kuwait

National Contracting Company; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

National Contracting Company seeks an experienced Senior Civil Engineering Manager to lead substations, overhead transmission lines and underground cable projects in Kuwait. You will direct end-to-end delivery, manage design reviews, coordinate with clients and regulators, and drive safety, quality and on-time completion across complex civil works.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, control budgets, forecast costs, review tenders, and ensure compliance with KSE standards and local

Qualifications

• 15-20 years of experience, including 7+ years in senior management in civil works for Substation, Tower Line and Underground Cable projects.
• Valid Kuwait Society of Engineers (KSE) membership and PMP certification.
• Strong project leadership, budgeting, planning, QA/QC, reporting and presentation skills.
• Sound knowledge of geotechnical reports and design specifications; adhere to standards.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and ability to lead with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the execution of civil works for substations, overhead transmission lines (OHTL) and underground cable projects within scope, timelines and budget.
• Manage end-to-end delivery of substations and transmission line foundations, control buildings, cable trenches and drainage systems.
• Provide leadership to project teams, site engineers and subcontractors; set objectives and optimize resources.
• Oversee project financials, planning and scheduling; budget control, cost forecasting and progress tracking.
• Review and approve civil/structural designs; ensure adherence to NCC standards and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate subcontractor quotations, review BOQs and payment applications; manage variations and claims.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants and internal teams; report to top management on status and risks.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Planning

QA/QC

Stakeholder mgmt

Risk mgmt

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

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.

Qualifications

• B.E / B.Tech / B.Sc 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.