MANAGER, CONSTRUCTION

alfanar; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and manufacturing company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee large-scale housing projects from planning to handover. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and over 15 years of experience. This role requires strong leadership and decision-making skills, ensuring projects are completed on time and to high standards of quality and safety.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in construction management, particularly in turnkey projects and housing.
• Familiarity with local building codes and regulations.
• Ability to enforce HSE standards and conduct safety inspections.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction execution of large-scale housing projects.
• Coordinate site activities, subcontractors, and suppliers for smooth operations.
• Monitor construction schedules and ensure adherence to project specifications.

Skills

Leadership

Project management practices

Construction techniques

Decision-making skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Construction software tools

Job description

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.

The core manufacturing activities of the industries operating under alfanar Building Systems include:

• Real estate development
• Façade cladding, glazing systems, and architectural aluminum products
• Precast concrete products and architectural elements

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.
• Familiarity 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