Assistant Operations Manager

Dar Al Riyadh Consultants; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in Riyadh is seeking a Construction Operations Support Manager to oversee project execution and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, 7+ years of experience, and proficiency in project management tools. Fluency in English is required; knowledge of Arabic is a plus. This role supports audits and coordination across project teams.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience in construction management or site supervision.
• Strong understanding of Saudi construction industry standards.
• Experience with mega and giga projects is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the Operations Manager in overseeing construction supervision projects.
• Monitor project progress, manpower deployment, and schedules.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Construction Management

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

MS Office Suite

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Operations Manager in overseeing the execution of construction supervision projects across different regions.
• Monitor and track project progress, manpower deployment, schedules, and deliverables to ensure alignment with contracts.
• Assist in preparing operational plans, project budgets, and resource allocation for CMS projects.
• Coordinate between project teams, technical disciplines, and head office functions (HR, Finance, Contracts, Procurement).
• Review and consolidate progress reports, KPIs, and dashboards from supervision sites for management review.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards on all supervised projects.
• Participate in client and stakeholder meetings, supporting the Operations Manager in addressing operational matters.
• Contribute to recruitment planning, mobilization, and demobilization of supervision staff as per project requirements.
• Support audits, quality control assessments, and corrective action implementation across supervision projects.
• Identify operational risks and challenges, and recommend solutions to enhance efficiency and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• 7+ years of relevant experience in construction management, site supervision, or operations, with at least 2 years in a leadership/support role.
• Strong understanding of Saudi construction industry standards, regulations, and codes.
• Experience with mega and giga projects is highly desirable.
• Excellent reporting, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools (Primavera P6, MS Project) and MS Office Suite.
• Fluency in English is required; Arabic is an advantage.