Senior Construction Manager (Civil Works)

Manning Global AG; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Manning Global AG is recruiting a Senior Construction Manager (Civil Works) to join in Saudi Arabia. The role leads site operations from groundbreaking to handover, manages schedules, budgets, and subcontractors, and ensures strict HSE and regulatory compliance across projects.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 10 years in civil construction project management, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and PMP/PE credentials are highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive civil construction project management experience.
• Proven track record in heavy civil, infrastructure, or large-scale projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• PMP or PE/Chartered status preferred; safety credentials (OSHA/NEBOSH) a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead site operations for all civil engineering and construction activities from groundbreaking through to handover.
• Drive project schedules by monitoring critical path activities, managing resources, and implementing recovery plans when necessary.
• Manage site budgets, track expenditures, optimize resource allocation, and minimize material waste.
• Oversee subcontractors and vendors, ensuring adherence to contracts, performance metrics, and delivery timelines.
• Mentor and develop junior construction managers, site engineers, and supervisors.
• Lead progress meetings, prepare weekly and monthly status reports on site advancement, safety, and financial metrics.

Skills

Civil construction knowledge

Structural concrete works

Earthworks

Heavy equipment management

Leadership and communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

CAD software

Job description

Manning Global, an Internationally renowned staffing and managed services organization specializing in providing staffing solutions for leading corporations in AI, IT & Telecoms, Engineering, Digital Media, Automotive and Renewable Energy is recruiting for Senior Construction Manager (Civil Works) on behalf of one of their blue-chip international clients to join their organization in the Saudi Arabia.

Employment:

Full time

Start Date:

November 2026

Salary Range:

TBD

Key Responsibilities:

Site Execution & Project Management

• Lead site operations for all civil engineering and construction activities from groundbreaking through to handover.
• Drive project schedules by monitoring critical path activities, managing resources, and implementing recovery plans when necessary.
• Manage site budgets, track expenditures, optimize resource allocation, and minimize material waste.
• Oversee subcontractors and vendors, ensuring strict adherence to contractual terms, performance metrics, and delivery timelines.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Enforce an absolute zero-harm culture, ensuring all site activities strictly comply with HSE policies, local labor laws, and environmental regulations.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and method statements to identify constructability issues or discrepancies early.
• Guarantee rigorous quality control, overseeing inspections, testing procedures (soil, concrete, etc.), and the successful resolution of punch list items.

Stakeholder Coordination & Leadership

• Serve as the primary site liaison for clients, consultants, architects, and local regulatory authorities.
• Mentor and develop junior construction managers, site engineers, and supervisors to foster a high-performing site team.
• Lead progress meetings, preparing detailed weekly and monthly status reports on site advancement, safety, and financial metrics

Experience/Qualifications:

Experience:

Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in civil construction project management, with a proven track record of delivering heavy civil, infrastructure, or large-scale commercial/industrial projects.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field.

Certifications:

PMP (Project Management Professional) or professional engineering licensure (PE / Chartered status) is highly preferred. Certified safety credentials (e.g., OSHA, NEBOSH) are a strong plus.

Technical & Soft Skills

• Technical Mastery: Deep knowledge of civil construction methods, structural concrete works, earthworks, drainage systems, and heavy equipment management.
• Document Proficiency: Expert ability to interpret complex execution drawings, structural designs, and FIDIC/local construction contracts.
• Software Aptitude: Proficiency in project scheduling tools (Primavera P6 or MS Project) and CAD software.
• Leadership: Powerful communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills capable of managing diverse stakeholder groups.