Senior Construction Manager

Surbana Jurong; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 15,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure consultancy in Kuwait is seeking a senior construction management professional to supervise and coordinate construction phases for new college campuses. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering or Architecture, with 15–25 years of relevant experience and proven leadership abilities, particularly in GCC projects. Strong oversight skills in quality assurance and multi-campus execution are essential.

Qualifications

• 15–25 years of professional experience in relevant projects.
• Proven experience in college or university projects within the last 5 years.
• Strong leadership skills and GCC experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise campus-wide construction phases for compliance.
• Manage contractors and site teams to ensure timely delivery.
• Oversee HSE, logistics, and progress for multi-campus execution.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Construction management

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Engineering or Architecture

Job description

• Be part of one of the world’s largest infrastructure consultancies.
• Gain exposure to landmark institutional and campus programs in the region.
• Access career mobility and training through SJ Group’s global network.

About Surbana Jurong Group

Surbana Jurong (SJ) Group is one of the world’s leading urban, infrastructure, and management consulting conglomerates. With over 16,500 professionals across 120+ offices, we deliver smart, sustainable, and transformative solutions across the full asset life cycle, from master‑planning and design to project management and operations.

Through our member company SMEC, we bring world‑class engineering and management expertise to the Middle East and Africa region, delivering complex, high‑value infrastructure and institutional programs.

About the Role

SMEC invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) for senior core roles under a confidential PMC / PMO institutional development program in Kuwait, focusing on the construction management of new college and institute campuses.

Engagement is conditional upon project award. Shortlisted candidates will be included in the proposal stage, with formal offers following successful bid award.

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate campus‑wide construction phases to ensure quality and compliance.

Manage contractors and site teams to deliver on time and within scope. Oversee HSE, logistics, and progress monitoring for multi‑campus execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s/Master’s in a relevant Engineering or Architecture discipline.
• 15–25 years of professional experience, depending on position.
• Mandatory: Proven experience in college, institute, campus, or university projects (Design, Construction Management, or Site Supervision) within the last 5 years.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and GCC experience preferred.

Recruitment Disclaimer

All recruitment activities go through our recruitment function, and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input.

Please do not forward resumes directly to SJ / SMEC Group employees or managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

About Us

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