Construction Manager

Power International Holding; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee and coordinate all construction activities. This role involves ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget, managing the construction team, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture, alongside a minimum of 8 years of working experience, including 5 years relevant experience. The position offers an opportunity for a leader skilled in project management and cost optimization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of working experience, with at least 5 years relevant experience.
• 2 years of experience in the GCC region is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage all cost controls related to the project.
• Monitor and support aspects of value engineering.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies across all positions.
• Manage contractual administration in every project phase.

Skills

Extensive knowledge of civil construction practices

Expertise in construction industry and budgeting

Knowledge of Quality, OH and S Management Systems

Good knowledge of cost accounting and risk management

ERP knowledge, preferably SAP

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture

Professional degree in related field

Job description

Job Summary

The Construction Manager oversees and coordinates all construction activities to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. They manage the construction team, subcontractors, and resources while ensuring compliance with safety regulations and building codes. Their role involves problem-solving and decision-making to address any issues that arise during the construction process.

Job Responsibilities 1

• Manage all cost controls related to the project by collecting, analyzing and advising appropriate course of actions to management based on cost efficiency and capability.
• Establish and maintain line item costs for all associated preliminaries and consumables projected over the period of the project.
• Strategize, manage and develop all relevant approaches to ensure delivery of project earnings.
• Maintain the quality and value of all services as well as goods to minimize cash tied‑up in inventory and maintain flow of outputs.
• Monitor and give needed support to all aspects of value engineering, including tracking changes and reconciling any variations.
• Manage proper allocation of assets and liabilities by ensuring proper maintenance of project insurance requirements.
• Manage the elimination of potential risks and hazards by identifying elements of project design likely to result in claims or disputes.
• Involvement in tendering processes to ensure that all potential discrepancies are identified and duly reported.
• Involvement in all Human Resource processes and procedures including mobilization and demobilization as well.
• Manage cost planning, commercial management, value engineering and contract administration in every phase of the process.
• Ensure compliance and development of all safety policies and procedures across all positions and personnel in the project.
• Support the implementation of HSE initiatives, participate in safety awareness activities, and contribute to incident reporting and resolution in alignment with company and IMS policies.

Job Knowledge & Skills

• Extensive knowledge of civil construction practices, processes and protocols.
• Expertise in construction industry and budgeting.
• Thorough understanding of Quality, OH and S and Environmental Management Systems.
• Good knowledge of financial, cost accounting, contracts administration and risk management.
• ERP knowledge preferably SAP functional skills are a requirement to be successful in this role.

Job Experience

Minimum 8 year(s) working experience, 5 year(s) relevant working experience, 2 year (s) GCC is a plus.

Competencies

• Agility
• Resilience
• Quality
• Leadership
• Cost Management
• L3 QA/QC
• L3 Design & Construction
• L3 HSE
• L3 Project Management
• L3 Build
• High‑Performing Teams
• Provide Direction

Education

• Profesional degree in any related field
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture