Senior Construction Manager

DAR AL RIYADH; Medina; On-site; SAR 360,000 - 780,000; Full time

Job summary

DAR AL RIYADH is seeking an experienced Construction Program Manager to oversee all construction activities for major infrastructure projects in Medina. You will ensure delivery against design, quality, schedule and safety requirements while coordinating with planning, contracts, QA/QC and HSE teams.

The role requires 15–22 years of total experience in large-scale infrastructure, with a strong background in Design & Build packages and PMC or consultancy settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 15–22 years of total professional experience.
• Experience managing major infrastructure projects.
• Experience with Design & Build (D&B) packages.
• PMC or engineering consultancy experience preferred.
• Saudi Council of Engineers registration required/preferred as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Lead PMC oversight of all construction activities and ensure effective project delivery.
• Manage and monitor Contractor and CSC performance against contractual, technical, quality, schedule and HSE requirements.
• Ensure construction works comply with approved designs, specifications, standards, project programme and quality requirements.
• Oversee construction activities covering roads, wet utilities, dry utilities, electrical, telecommunications, street lighting and firefighting infrastructure.
• Review construction methodologies, sequencing, work plans, logistics and site readiness.
• Monitor construction progress, productivity, resources and site constraints.
• Lead coordination and management of multidisciplinary and package interfaces.
• Coordinate with Planning, Commercial, Contracts, QA QC, HSE and Logistics functions.
• Lead construction progress coordination and interface meetings with the Contractor, CSC and relevant stakeholders.
• Review and facilitate resolution of RFIs, technical queries, design issues and constructability challenges.
• Identify construction risks, monitor potential impacts and ensure appropriate mitigation measures are implemented.
• Monitor Contractor readiness for testing and commissioning activities.
• Lead construction completion inspections, snagging, close-out and handover activities.
• Monitor Contractor performance and provide timely recommendations to PMC and Client management.
• Prepare construction performance reports, progress updates and recommendations for the Client.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Coordination

Problem solving

HSE knowledge

Contract management

Construction management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead PMC oversight of all construction activities and ensure effective project delivery
• Manage and monitor Contractor and CSC performance against contractual, technical, quality, schedule and HSE requirements
• Ensure construction works comply with approved designs, specifications, standards, project programme and quality requirements
• Oversee construction activities covering roads, wet utilities, dry utilities, electrical, telecommunications, street lighting and firefighting infrastructure
• Review construction methodologies, sequencing, work plans, logistics and site readiness
• Monitor construction progress, productivity, resources and site constraints
• Lead coordination and management of multidisciplinary and package interfaces
• Coordinate with Planning, Commercial, Contracts, QA QC, HSE and Logistics functions
• Lead construction progress coordination and interface meetings with the Contractor, CSC and relevant stakeholders
• Review and facilitate resolution of RFIs, technical queries, design issues and constructability challenges
• Identify construction risks, monitor potential impacts and ensure appropriate mitigation measures are implemented
• Monitor Contractor readiness for testing and commissioning activities
• Lead construction completion inspections, snagging, close-out and handover activities
• Monitor Contractor performance and provide timely recommendations to PMC and Client management
• Prepare construction performance reports, progress updates and recommendations for the Client

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or another relevant Engineering discipline
• 15 22 years of total professional experience
• Proven experience managing major infrastructure, urban development, or mixed-use development projects
• Strong experience with Design & Build (D&B) infrastructure packages
• Previous experience with a reputable PMC or engineering consultancy is preferred
• Strong experience managing Contractors and Construction Supervision Consultants
• Proven experience in roads, utilities, electrical, telecommunications, street lighting, and related infrastructure works
• Strong knowledge of construction management, project coordination, quality, programme, HSE, and contractual requirements
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills
• Saudi Council of Engineers registration is required/preferred as applicable to the project