Construction Manager - Airfield

Parsons Oman; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Saudi Arabia seeks a Construction Manager - Airfield with 15 years of experience to oversee construction activities on a major airfield project. Key responsibilities include managing daily site operations, supervising contractors, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in construction management tools. Arabic fluency is preferred. Join us to redefine what's possible and enjoy endless growth opportunities!

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of construction management experience in infrastructure projects.
• Proven leadership in managing complex site activities.
• Fluency in Arabic is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site construction activities across work zones.
• Supervise contractor performance and compliance.
• Provide regular reports on construction status.

Skills

Leadership in construction management

Knowledge of civil works and airfield pavements

Proficiency in construction management tools

Communication skills

Knowledge of international construction codes

Experience with airfield projects

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Aconex

Job description

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Job Description:

Parsons are seeking an accomplished Construction Manager - Airfield to lead and oversee construction activities across all phases of a major airfield infrastructure project. The role requires strong leadership in managing contractors, ensuring adherence to quality, safety, and schedule, and coordinating site execution of airside and landside works.

The ideal candidate will bring 15 years of experience managing large-scale infrastructure or airport construction, with deep knowledge of civil, structural, and MEP systems.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage day‑to‑day site construction activities across multiple work zones including runways, taxiways, aprons, terminals, and utility systems.
• Supervise contractor performance, ensuring compliance with approved drawings, method statements, and specifications.
• Monitor and enforce schedule adherence, productivity, and work sequencing.
• Work closely with QA/QC and HSE teams to enforce safety procedures and quality standards.
• Ensure all construction activities are executed in compliance with relevant codes, client requirements, and project controls.
• Participate in safety walks, quality inspections, and audits.
• Act as the primary interface between the client, consultants, and contractors on construction‑related matters.
• Lead site coordination meetings, technical discussions, and resolution of field issues.
• Coordinate with design, procurement, logistics, and commissioning teams to ensure site readiness.
• Monitor physical progress, maintain site logs, and support tracking against baseline schedules.
• Provide regular reports on construction status, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Manage construction changes, NCRs, RFIs, and site instructions in collaboration with relevant teams.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of construction management experience in large‑scale infrastructure or aviation‑related projects.
• Proven leadership in managing site activities on complex, multidisciplinary programs.
• Strong understanding of civil works, airfield pavements, utilities, and building systems.
• Familiarity with construction codes, international standards (ICAO, FAA, GACA), and permitting.
• Proficiency in construction management tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project, Aconex).
• Strong leadership, coordination, and communication skills.
• PMP or construction management certification.
• Experience managing contractors on airfield projects (including AGL, fueling, navigational systems).
• Middle East project experience preferred.
• Fluency in Arabic is an advantage.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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