Construction Director

Egis; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to oversee the delivery of complex construction projects in the Middle East. This role involves managing multiple construction sites, ensuring compliance with budgetary and design constraints, and leading diverse teams through all phases of construction. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in infrastructure projects, a strong background in project management, and a commitment to quality and safety standards. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to sustainable development and make a significant impact on infrastructure development in the region.

Qualifications

• 18+ years of experience in infrastructure projects required.
• PMP Certification is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall delivery of construction packages across multiple sites.
• Provide strategic oversight to on-site technical staff and construction teams.

Skills

Project Management

Construction Oversight

Budget Management

Scheduling

Quality Control

Health & Safety Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Project Management Software

Scheduling Tools

Job description

About Us

Egis is an international player active in architecture, consulting, construction engineering and mobility services. We create and operate intelligent infrastructures and buildings that respond to the climate emergency and contribute to more balanced, sustainable and resilient territorial development. Operating in 100 countries, Egis puts the expertise of its 19,500 employees at the service of its clients and develops cutting-edge innovations accessible to all projects. Through its wide range of activities, Egis is a key player in the collective organisation of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world.

With 3,500 employees across 8 countries in the Middle East, Egis has delivered over 700 complex development projects, stimulating economic growth and enhancing quality of life. Ranked among the top ten firms in the Middle East by Engineering News Record (ENR), Egis is committed to sustainable development. The Group’s operations in the Middle East are built on strategic acquisitions and a deep understanding of local market conditions. Egis’ long history of providing comprehensive engineering, consulting, and project management services makes it a trusted partner for regional governments, investors, and developers.

About the Role

• Responsible for managing the overall delivery of the Construction Packages in several sites of the project.
• Managing and overseeing the executing construction-related parts of the project within time, budgetary and design specific constraints
• Functioning as project manager for construction activities; including leading the management, scheduling, coordination, monitoring and execution of infrastructure and building construction projects
• Providing strategic oversight and direction to the on-site technical, multi-disciplined construction staff responsible for site supervision
• Leading the construction teams through site mobilization, execution, and demobilization activities to ensure the orderly, efficient, and timely completion of the project scope in accordance with contractual requirements
• Leading the Construction inspection and oversight teams to correctly evaluate contractor activities addressing construction methodology, project quality plans, safety plans, schedules and compliance with contractual requirements
• Representing the team at coordination meetings with the client and liaising with various project entities, third parties and stakeholders
• Overseeing, developing and streamlining operational processing and procedures related to construction, review and approving contractor‘s work execution plan
• Providing constructability reviews of plans and specifications to evaluate scheduled activities and staffing requirements for each phase of construction, and coordinating the availability of requisite equipment
• Coordinating the preparation of various schedule projections for construction activities as per contract requirements and coordinating its integration with the Master Schedule with the Project Controls Team
• Actively leading the coordination and review of construction progress presented by contractors and presenting to the senior leadership team, commenting on non-compliance, areas of concern and corrective actions
• Working with contractors with suggestions to optimize the sequencing of activities to mitigate schedule slips
• Initiating or escalating the correction of any conditions which may adversely affect the completion of the project on schedule and within budget
• Working with the QA/QC team when overseeing quality control throughout all construction phases of the assigned package
• Working with the HSE Team to ensure Contractors compliance with Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental Plans, and regulatory requirements applicable to the Project. Reporting any relevant issues and assisting in the development and implementation of required corrective actions

What do we need from you

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, or a related field

Minimum 18 years of experience in infrastructure projects (Roads, Utility, Infrastructure)

PMP Certification