Construction Manager

AtkinsRéalis; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 380,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance coverage

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, seeks an experienced Construction Manager to oversee all construction activities for a major site supervision project. You will lead, coordinate, and deliver high-profile building and hospitality developments with strict adherence to drawings, specifications, and safety standards.

The role requires 15+ years in construction, with 8+ years as a Construction Manager on major buildings, and a proven track record in PMC/engineering consultancy environments,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Master's Degree in Construction Management or Project Management preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE), Chartered Engineer, PMP or equivalent certification desirable.
• Minimum 15+ years of overall construction experience in building construction.
• Minimum 8 years in a Construction Manager role on major buildings.
• Extensive experience in site supervision consultancy, PMC or engineering consultancy environments.
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, sequencing and multidisciplinary coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all construction supervision activities during the project execution phase.
• Monitor and manage daily construction operations to ensure compliance with designs and contract requirements.
• Coordinate and supervise contractors, subcontractors, and site supervision personnel across multiple disciplines.
• Ensure activities align with project schedules and approved work programs.
• Review methodologies, work sequences and resource deployment plans.
• Monitor contractor performance and recommend corrective actions for productivity or quality.
• Coordinate with design, engineering, planning, commercial, and quality teams to meet project objectives.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and international standards.
• Identify delays, risks and construction constraints on site.
• Lead coordination and progress review meetings with stakeholders.
• Resolve RFI and technical issues; ensure QA/QC implementation.
• Monitor HSE performance and compliance with safety requirements.
• Review method statements and temporary works proposals.
• Verify progress for payment certification and reporting.
• Coordinate inspections and close non-conformances.
• Support project controls in evaluating impacts, variations and claims.
• Oversee testing, commissioning, snagging and handover activities.
• Maintain construction records and reports per requirements.
• Support project closeout and contractual obligations.
• Mentor site engineers and supervision staff.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Decision making

Communication

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

MS Office

Construction software

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Construction Management

PE/Chartered Engineer/PMP

Tools

Construction management software

MS Office

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to oversee and manage all construction activities for a major site supervision consultancy project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Construction Manager will be responsible for ensuring that construction works are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with approved drawings, specifications, quality standards, contractual requirements, and project schedules. Working closely with the Resident Engineer, Project Director, contractors, and multidisciplinary supervision teams, the successful candidate will provide construction leadership, coordinate site operations, resolve technical and construction issues, and ensure the successful delivery of high-profile building and hospitality developments.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to oversee and manage all construction activities for a major site supervision consultancy project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Construction Manager will be responsible for ensuring that construction works are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with approved drawings, specifications, quality standards, contractual requirements, and project schedules. Working closely with the Resident Engineer, Project Director, contractors, and multidisciplinary supervision teams, the successful candidate will provide construction leadership, coordinate site operations, resolve technical and construction issues, and ensure the successful delivery of high-profile building and hospitality developments.

Your role

• Lead and oversee all construction supervision activities during the project execution phase.
• Monitor and manage daily construction operations to ensure compliance with approved designs, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Coordinate and supervise contractors, subcontractors, and site supervision personnel across multiple disciplines.
• Ensure construction activities are delivered in accordance with project schedules and approved work programs.
• Review construction methodologies, work sequences, and resource deployment plans.
• Monitor contractor performance and recommend corrective actions to address productivity or quality concerns.
• Coordinate with design, engineering, planning, commercial, and quality teams to ensure project objectives are achieved.
• Ensure construction works comply with relevant local regulations, authority requirements, and international standards.
• Monitor site progress and identify potential delays, risks, and construction constraints.
• Lead construction coordination meetings and progress review meetings with project stakeholders.
• Review and resolve construction-related technical issues and Requests for Information (RFIs).
• Ensure implementation of approved Quality Assurance and Quality Control procedures.
• Monitor Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) performance and ensure compliance with project safety requirements.
• Review contractor method statements, temporary works proposals, and construction execution plans.
• Verify construction progress for payment certification and reporting purposes.
• Coordinate inspection activities and ensure timely closure of observations and non-conformances.
• Support project controls and commercial teams in evaluating construction impacts, variations, and claims.
• Oversee testing, commissioning, snagging, de-snagging, and handover activities.
• Ensure all construction records and reports are maintained in accordance with project requirements.
• Support project closeout activities and ensure successful completion of all contractual obligations.
• Mentor and guide site engineers, inspectors, and supervision staff to promote high-performance project delivery.

About You

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Master's Degree in Construction Management or Project Management is preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE), Chartered Engineer, PMP, or equivalent certification is desirable.
• Minimum 15+ years of overall construction experience within the building construction industry.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in a Construction Manager role on major building developments.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale buildings, convention centers, hotels, resorts, mixed-use developments, commercial complexes, and hospitality projects.
• Extensive experience within Site Supervision Consultancy, PMC, or Engineering Consultancy environments.
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, sequencing, and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Demonstrated experience managing contractors and subcontractors on large and complex projects.
• Good understanding of FIDIC contract administration principles.
• Strong knowledge of quality management processes, inspection procedures, and commissioning requirements.
• Familiarity with Saudi Arabian building regulations, authority approvals, and GCC construction practices.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience working in Saudi Arabia or the GCC region is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in construction management software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Fluency in English is required; Arabic language skills are an advantage.

Rewards & benefits

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, familycare, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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