Construction Manager Freelance

BeWunder; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

BeWunder is seeking a Construction Manager for a freelance, full-time assignment in Riyadh. The candidate will oversee all construction and site installation activities, coordinate with multiple teams, and ensure work is delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

The role requires 5–7 years in construction management with Middle East exposure and fluent Arabic where possible. Responsibilities include planning, site management, safety leadership, stakeholder liaison, and budget monitoring.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years' experience in construction management/civil engineering with exposure to projects in the Middle East.
• Strong reading of technical drawings and construction documentation.
• Solid knowledge of health and safety regulations and site management practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage all construction and site installation activities to meet project timelines.
• Lead day-to-day site operations and supervision of contractors, freelancers, and labour.
• Promote health and safety culture; conduct risk assessments and toolbox talks.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and provide regular progress updates to clients and project teams.
• Monitor budgets and labour costs; support procurement and change management.

Skills

Construction management

Civil engineering

Health and safety

Reading drawings

Stakeholder management

Budget & commercial oversight

Project planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Job description

Riyadh Saudi Arabia Construction Manager Freelance m f d Freelance Full-time Experienced 7-10 Year s

YOUR MISSION

The Construction Manager is responsible for overseeing all construction activities for a permanent installation project in Riyadh The role ensures the project is delivered safely on time within budget and to the required quality standards while coordinating with internal teams contractors suppliers and client representatives The Construction Manager will lead site-based activities from planning and mobilisation through installation related operations and demobilisation phases This is a temporary freelance role for the below-mentioned duration Candidates must have all required documentation permits and or visas in place to legally work in Saudi Arabia for the duration of the assignment

Duration

ASAP-end of May 2027

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning amp Delivery Manage all construction and site installation activities for the assigned project Develop and oversee construction schedules in line with overall project timelines Coordinate labour equipment subcontractors and material requirements Ensure all works are delivered according to project specifications and drawings Monitor progress and implement corrective actionswhererequiredtomaintainprogramme milestones Support value engineering initiatives andidentifyefficiencies in delivery
• Site Management Lead day-to-day site operations during build-up and dismantle periods Ensure effective supervision of contractors suppliers and freelance crews Conduct regular site inspections to verify quality and compliance standards Maintainaccuratesite records reports and progress updates Manage sitelogistics access control storage and installation sequencing
• Health Safety amp Compliance Promote and enforce a strong health and safety culture across all project activities Ensure compliance with local regulations permits venue requirements and company HSE policies Conduct toolbox talks safety briefings and risk assessments Review and approve method statements and construction documentation Investigate and report incidents near misses and safety concerns
• Stakeholder Management Act as the primary construction point of contact for project stakeholders Coordinate with project managers production teams designers venue representatives and clients Attend project meetings and provide construction progress updates Resolve site-related issues quickly and professionally
• Budget amp Commercial Oversight Monitor construction-related budgets and labour costs Review supplier and subcontractor performance Support procurement planning and resource allocation Support change management and variation tracking processes

Minimum experience and qualifications

Minimum 5-7 years' experience in construction management/civil engineering with exposure to projectsinthe Middle East. Excellent understanding of construction methodologies and site management practices. Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and construction documentation. Experience managing subcontractors,freelanceandlabour teams. Ideally, you are already based in Saudi Arabia and speak fluent Arabic.