MANAGER, CONSTRUCTION

alfanar Group; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Jeddah seeks a Construction Manager to oversee large-scale housing projects. The role involves managing site activities, ensuring project compliance with quality and safety standards, and coordinating with various stakeholders. Candidates should have 15+ years of relevant experience and a Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering. This position demands strong leadership skills and knowledge of construction techniques.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in construction management, specifically with turnkey/design & build housing projects.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with construction software tools and project controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of large-scale housing projects from mobilization to handover.
• Coordinate site activities and manage subcontractors and suppliers.
• Ensure project compliance with specifications, designs, and safety protocols.

Skills

Construction Projects

Project Control

Project Cost Management

Project Leadership

Education

Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Overview

Requisition ID: 21804

Job Country: Saudi Arabia (SA)

Job City: Jeddah

Group Overview: Headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, we operate construction and manufacturing businesses, design & development centers and a host of facilities in the Middle East and other countries. alfanar Building Systems; alfanar Construction is classified as a Grade I contractor by the Contractors Classification Committee of the Government of Saudi Arabia. alfanar Building Systems manufactures and markets a variety of building construction products and systems.

Job Purpose

The Construction Manager will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing all on-site construction activities, ensuring the project is delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, while maintaining full compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

Key Accountability Areas

• Lead and manage the construction execution of large-scale housing projects from mobilization through handover.
• Coordinate all site activities, subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Monitor construction schedules, milestones, and progress against the master plan.
• Ensure adherence to project specifications, approved designs, quality standards, and safety protocols.
• Review and validate method statements, ITPs, shop drawings, and material submittals in coordination with engineering and QA/QC teams.
• Implement and manage site logistics, resource allocation, equipment planning, and productivity tracking.
• Interface with consultants, clients, and government authorities for inspections, approvals, and progress reporting.
• Identify potential issues, delays, or risks and develop proactive mitigation strategies.
• Oversee site reporting, documentation, variation claims, and coordination with commercial teams.
• Provide leadership to site engineers, foremen, and subcontractors to drive execution excellence.
• Enforce HSE standards and conduct regular site safety inspections and toolbox talks.

Role Accountability

• Prior experience with turnkey / design & build housing projects is highly preferred with solid experience in finishing activities.
• Deep knowledge of construction techniques, project management practices, and local building codes.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Familiar with project controls, cost tracking, procurement coordination, and construction software tools.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and lead large site teams under tight deadlines.

Academic Qualification

Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering

Work Experience

15+ years

Technical / Functional Competencies

• Construction Projects
• Project Control
• Project Cost Management
• Project Leadership