Construction Lead

Hatch; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Long-term career development

Global project exposure

Job summary

Hatch, in partnership with Ma’aden, is delivering major mining and infrastructure projects across Saudi Arabia. We seek a Construction Lead to drive safe, on-time, on-budget field execution with project teams and contractors.

Based in Al Khobar, you will lead planning, supplier coordination, and site activities to achieve project goals. You will collaborate with PM, Engineering, Procurement, HSE, and Quality, ensuring constructability and compliance while mentoring site staff for continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, electrical, or construction engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of construction leadership on large industrial/mining projects.
• Strong HSE focus and experience coordinating multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily construction activities in alignment with drawings, specs and procedures.
• Manage CWPs development, review, and execution to meet project requirements.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, planning and commissioning teams.
• Support development of construction execution strategies, schedules and plans.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation actions.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and Saudi regulatory requirements.
• Mentor construction supervisors and field personnel; report progress to leaders.

Skills

Leadership

Construction management

Safety awareness

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Construction Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

If it isn't grown, it's mined. Our mining and metals teams help our clients to safely and sustainably mine the minerals and metals used in our everyday lives. Want to play a part of innovating and optimizing the mining life cycle on greenfield and brownfield facilities?

Location: Al Khobar, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia

About the Role

Hatch, in partnership with Ma’aden, is delivering major mining and infrastructure projects across Saudi Arabia. We are seeking a Construction Lead who will be responsible for leading and coordinating construction activities during project execution to ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with quality standards. Working closely with the Project Manager, Engineering, Procurement, HSE, and Quality teams, the Construction Lead supports construction planning, contractor management, field execution, and site coordination to achieve project objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion a strong safety culture and support all project health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Coordinate and oversee daily construction activities, ensuring compliance with approved drawings, specifications, procedures, and quality standards.
• Ensure Construction Work Packages (CWPs) are developed, reviewed, and executed in alignment with project requirements.
• Coordinate construction activities with engineering, procurement, planning, and commissioning teams to support efficient project execution.
• Support the development and implementation of construction execution strategies, schedules, and work plans.
• Monitor construction progress and proactively identify and resolve field issues, risks, and constraints.
• Ensure corporate policies, project procedures, and Saudi Arabian regulatory requirements are implemented and maintained.
• Review construction drawings and specifications to identify constructability concerns and recommend practical solutions.
• Support the preparation and review of construction estimates, budgets, forecasts, and schedules.
• Assist in obtaining required permits, approvals, and site access requirements before construction activities commence.
• Coordinate contractor and subcontractor activities to ensure safe and efficient project delivery.
• Prepare and contribute to construction progress reporting, performance metrics, and project status updates.
• Support workforce planning and resource allocation to meet project schedules and productivity targets.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to construction supervisors and field personnel.
• Ensure effective communication of construction risks, concerns, and progress to project leadership and site management.
• Support modularization, prefabrication, mechanical completion, and project handover activities.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Construction Execution Plan.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Construction Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of construction experience, including leadership roles on large industrial, mining, infrastructure, or EPC/EPCM projects.
• Demonstrated commitment to health, safety, and environmental excellence.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary construction teams, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, field execution, and industry best practices.
• Knowledge of EPCM project delivery environments.
• Experience working on projects in Saudi Arabia or the Middle East is preferred.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and project reporting tools.
• Fluency in English; Arabic language skills are an advantage.

Key Competencies

• Construction Execution & Coordination
• Contractor Management
• Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
• Project Planning & Scheduling
• Constructability Reviews
• Stakeholder Management
• Progress Monitoring & Reporting
• Risk Management
• Team Leadership
• Quality Assurance & Compliance

Office Location and Working hours:

Khobar, Sunday to Thursday 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM.

Applicati on deadline is 20 August 2026.

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Don’t meet every single requirement? You don’t need to.

At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation.