Site Construction Deputy Manager

China Petroleum Engineering & Construction Corp. ME; Dammam; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the oil and gas sector is seeking a Deputy Construction Manager in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. This role involves supervising construction activities, ensuring compliance with QHSE standards, and leading the site execution team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in construction management, particularly in Aramco projects, and be able to communicate effectively in English and Arabic.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience, with 5 years as Deputy Construction Manager for Aramco projects.
• Good understanding of QHSE standards and requirements.
• Active personality with frontline leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist Site Construction Manager for the safe execution of construction activities.
• Supervise construction activities to achieve project objectives.
• Coordinate with clients and manage subcontractors effectively.

Skills

QHSE standards understanding

Risk assessment and mitigation

Report production

Leadership

English proficiency

Arabic command

Job description

• Assist Site Construction Manager for the overall safe execution of construction activities.
• Ensure compliance with work management process/work permits.
• Provide leadership and direction within site execution team.
• Review and provide construction methods and schedules.
• Engage HSE team and provide inputs to construction planners and material team for efficient construction plans.
• Review 7, 30, 60 and 90 days progress reports.
• Responsible for supervision of construction activities to achieve project objectives, e.g. safety, quality, environment, schedule and cost, etc.
• Ensure Risk assessment and method statements are properly documented and approved by the client.
• Regularly conduct meetings to engage construction team and motivate them for efficient and safe work progress.
• Coordinate with Client, keeping Client informed timely of progress and problems.
• Coordinate with Project Control to obtain the status of costs and schedule, and coordinates with the Material Control to obtain the status of materials.
• Coordinate with project Engineering Manager to obtain technical information for construction.
• Manage subcontractors and review list of remaining work and ensure completeness. Assists with preparation of required documents for construction completion.

Skills

• Minimum 15 years of experience out of which 5 years as deputy construction manager for Aramco project.
• Good understanding of QHSE standards and requirements.
• Knowledge of risk assessment and mitigation for critical activities including lifting, scaffolding, excavation, site clearance etc.
• Ability to acquire data and produce reports for client and senior management.
• Active personality, experienced to lead the construction from the Front Line.
• Good command of English in reading, listening, writing and speaking.
• Good command of Arabic (preferred but not a must).