Sr. Construction Manager

JASARA Program Management Company; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

JASARA Program Management Company is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to act as the PMC's lead representative for construction delivery of major tunnelling and underground infrastructure projects in Saudi Arabia.

You will provide strategic oversight, coordinate Cost Plus Re-measurable EPC, Design & Build contractors, and ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence across complex works including TBM, NATM, and deep caverns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline is required.
• Master's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Project Management is preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE, CEng, or equivalent) preferred; PMP or equivalent desirable.

Responsibilities

• Serve as PMC's senior construction representative and trusted client advisor for tunnelling activities.
• Lead oversight teams, monitor schedules, budgets, safety, and quality against objectives.
• Review and validate construction methodologies, work plans, sequencing, and resource deployment.
• Provide expert guidance on TBM, NATM, SEM, VMT, deep shafts and caverns construction techniques.
• Oversee HSE governance, site audits, and incident investigations.
• Support commercial teams in claims, variations, and change orders; participate in dispute resolution.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Tunnelling SME

Client representation

Contractor performance mgmt

Safety leadership

Risk management

Executive reporting

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering or related

Masters in Engineering/Construction Management (preferred)

Professional Engineer (PE) preferred

PM certification (PMP or equivalent) desirable

Job description

Position Summary The Senior Construction Manager acts as the PMC s lead representative for construction delivery providing strategic oversight and assurance for major tunnelling and underground infrastructure projects The role is responsible for monitoring coordinating and managing Cost Plus Re‑measurable EPC Design amp Build contractors to ensure construction activities are executed safely efficiently and in compliance with project objectives contractual requirements quality standards and regulatory obligations The position requires industry-leading experience in the delivery of large technically challenging tunnelling projects including TBM NATM SEM deep shafts caverns underground premium facilities and associated high-end habitable spaces utility and infrastructure works

Key Responsibilities

Construction Leadership amp Oversight

• Serve as the PMC s senior construction representative and trusted advisor to the Client Provide strategic oversight of all tunnelling and underground construction activities Monitor contractor performance against approved schedules budgets safety requirements and quality objectives Review and validate construction methodologies work plans sequencing strategies and resource deployment plans Ensure project delivery aligns with approved project execution plans and client objectives

Contractor Management

• Lead construction oversight teams in monitoring Cost Plus Re‑measurable EPC Design amp Build and specialist tunnelling contractors Assess contractor capabilities productivity performance trends and recovery strategies Challenge and validate contractor schedules progress reporting risk assessments and mitigation plans Monitor critical construction interfaces and resolve issues impacting project delivery

Technical Assurance

• Provide expert guidance on tunnelling methodologies and underground construction techniques Review and approve construction proposals relating to TBM micro and other excavation worksNATM SEM VMT tunnellingDrill and blast operationsShaft and cavern constructionGround Support improvement and stabilizationDewatering systemsTemporary and permanent support systemsAssess geotechnical risks and recommend mitigation measures

Health Safety and Environmental Governance

• Promote and enforce a Safety First culture across the project Oversee contractor compliance with project HSE requirements and international best practices Participate in site audits inspections and leadership safety walks Review major risk activities and ensure appropriate controls are implemented Lead independent reviews of significant incidents and corrective actions

Schedule and Performance Management

• Monitor construction progress against baseline schedules Identify schedule risks and delays affecting critical path activities Evaluate contractor recovery programmes and acceleration strategies Provide accurate progress assessments and executive-level reporting to the Client

Commercial and Contractual Support

• Support the Commercial and Project Controls teams in evaluating claims variations extension of time requests and change orders Review contractor entitlement submissions related to construction matters Provide expert recommendations regarding construction performance and contractual obligations Assist in dispute avoidance and resolution activities

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary construction interface between the Client PMC team contractors designers and authorities Participate in executive and steering committee meetings Present construction performance updates key risks mitigation plans and strategic recommendations Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders

Quality Assurance and Compliance

• Ensure construction activities comply with approved design specifications codes and standards Lead quality audits and construction readiness reviews Monitor inspection and test plans ITPs and quality control processes Ensure lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives are implemented

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• Master's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Project Management preferred
• Professional Engineer (PE, CEng, or equivalent) preferred
• Project Management certification (PMP or equivalent) desirable
• Minimum 20 years of experience in major infrastructure construction projects
• Minimum 15 years of experience in tunnelling and underground works
• Proven PMC or Client-side leadership experience on mega projects
• Demonstrated success managing projects exceeding USD 1 billion in value
• Extensive experience with: Tunnel Boring Machines (TBM) not key, potentially micro
• NATM / SEM / VMT Deep shafts and caverns
• Underground premium accommodation
• Underground infrastructure
• Utility and other infrastructure tunnels
• Experience working within international project delivery environments and complex stakeholder frameworks

Core Competencies

• Strategic Construction Leadership
• Tunnelling Subject Matter Expertise
• Client Representation
• Contractor Performance ManagementConstruction Governance and Assurance
• Risk Management
• Health & Safety Leadership
• Commercial Awareness
• Stakeholder Management
• Schedule Management
• Quality Management
• Executive Reporting and Communication