Site and Construction Manager

Alpin Limited, Masdar City; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction consulting firm is seeking a Site and Construction Manager in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate should have over 15 years of experience in construction management and extensive knowledge of site logistics, QA/QC systems, and project management tools. Responsibilities include overseeing construction activities, coordinating with contractors, and ensuring quality and safety standards are met. This role requires exemplary leadership and decision-making abilities, along with a track record of successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15+ years of experience in construction management.
• At least 7 years in a leadership or client-facing role.
• Relevant professional certification in project/construction management is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for all on-site construction activities.
• Coordinate daily with contractors and consultants.
• Ensure proper implementation of QA/QC and HSE requirements.

Skills

Construction methodologies

Site logistics

Project management tools

Leadership and decision-making

QA/QC systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture

Master’s degree in Engineering or Construction Administration

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Job Title: Site and Construction Manager

Project Description

• Setec is serving in capacity of Program Management Office (PMO) consultant
• The program is a major urban refurbishment in Riyadh, featured by a densely populated and highly built‑up area.
• The program is primarily a “brownfield” development and includes a significant number of heritage structures having historic value
• Our PMO team is collocated with our client and functioning under a unified team framework.
• We are under a multi‑year agreement with extension possibility

Academic qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a closely related discipline (mandatory).
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, or Construction Administration (preferred).
• Relevant professional certification in project / construction management (e.g. PMP, CCP, or equivalent) is an advantage.

Years’ experience

• Minimum 15+ years of progressive experience in construction management, site supervision, and project delivery.
• At least 7 years in a leadership or client‑facing role on large‑scale, multi-disciplinary projects.
• Experience working in a PMO or Supervision capacity on complex urban or mixed‑use developments, preferably in KSA / GCC.

Key Knowledge Factors

• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, sequencing, and site logistics across civil, structural, MEP, architectural and infrastructure works.
• Solid understanding of QA/QC systems such as ISO 9001 or Saudi standards/building code, Health, Safety, & Environment (HSE) requirements, and relevant construction codes and regulations within KSA.
• Familiarity with contract administration principles and typical forms of contract used in major projects (e.g. design and build, design‑build, concession).
• Proficiency in using project management and reporting tools (e.g. MS Project/Primavera, dashboards) and awareness of BIM‑enabled coordination.
• Demonstrates strong on‑site leadership and sound decision‑making.

Team Management Responsibilities, if required

• Lead and supervise site‑based teams (resident engineers, inspectors, coordinators) across multiple work packages.
• Allocate workloads, set priorities and monitor staff performance against safety, quality and schedule targets.
• Provide coaching and guidance to junior staff to build capability and ensure consistent application of standards.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

• Provide overall leadership and direction for all on‑site construction activities, ensuring safe, timely and quality delivery.
• Coordinate daily with contractors, consultants and client representatives to resolve site issues and maintain progress.
• Enforce implementation of QA/QC and HSE requirements on site, including inspections, audits and corrective actions.
• Act as key interface with client, contractors, consultants and authorities on construction‑related matters, including permits and inspections.
• Identify construction risks (technical, schedule, cost, HSE), propose mitigation measures and escalate critical risks as needed.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of weekly and monthly progress reports, dashboards and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for PMO and client.

Key Deliverables

• Construction Execution Plans and site management frameworks for assigned packages / projects.
• Survey and site investigation review reports, schedules, and Request For Proposals (RFPs) as required.
• Weekly and monthly construction progress reports and KPI dashboards.
• Quality and safety inspection / audit reports with agreed corrective actions.
• Contractor performance evaluations and recommendations (including productivity, quality, safety and compliance).
• Inputs to risk registers, issue logs and mitigation plans related to site and construction activities.