Construction Manager

Snc-Lavalin; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 650,000; 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

Wellbeing program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Riyadh is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead all construction supervision activities for high-profile building and hospitality developments. You will coordinate design, planning, engineering, commercial, and quality teams to ensure safe, on-time delivery in line with approved drawings and contracts.

Ideal candidates have 15+ years in construction, 8+ years as Construction Manager on major projects, and familiarity with Saudi regulations and FIDIC principles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil/construction engineering or related field.
• Master's degree in construction/project management preferred.
• Professional Engineer, Chartered Engineer or PMP desirable.
• Minimum 15+ years of construction experience in buildings.
• Minimum 8 years as Construction Manager on major buildings.
• Experience with large-scale projects (hotels, convention centres, hospitality).
• Knowledge of Saudi regulations, GCC practices and FIDIC contract admin.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all construction supervision activities during execution.
• Coordinate contractors, subcontractors, and site teams across disciplines.
• Ensure works meet designs, specs, quality, and schedules.
• Lead progress reviews and resolve technical issues and RFIs.
• Monitor HSE performance and compliance with safety requirements.
• Review method statements and temporary works proposals.
• Support controls and commercial teams on variations and claims.
• Oversee testing, commissioning, snagging and handover activities.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Decision making

Stakeholder management

Communication

Negotiation

Mentoring

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Master's Degree in Construction Management

Tools

Construction management software

MS Office

Job description

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.

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

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career. This includes:

• 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.

About AtkinsRéalis

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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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