Talent Pool - Senior Construction Manager - PMC

Hill International; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global project management firm seeks an experienced Senior Construction Manager to oversee complex construction projects, ensuring standards and safety are met. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering and at least 20 years of experience, including 5 in a leadership role. This is a talent pool opportunity for future openings across the Middle East.

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years of relevant construction experience.
• At least 5 years in a senior management or lead role.
• Experience in a PMC or engineering consultancy environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day construction activities to align with project goals.
• Supervise construction teams and monitor contractor performance.
• Prepare and submit construction progress reports.

Skills

Leadership

Contractor management

Construction methodologies

Communication

Health & safety compliance

Site reporting tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

About the job Talent Pool - Senior Construction Manager - PMC

About Hill International

Hill International delivers expert project and construction management services across the globe. In the Middle East, Hill has led some of the regions most complex and high-value developments, offering trusted client representation and ensuring timely, cost-effective, and quality-driven outcomes.

Position Overview

Hill International is seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Construction Manager to oversee the execution of complex construction works on major infrastructure or building projects. Operating under a Project Management Consultancy (PMC) model, the Senior Construction Manager is responsible for supervising contractors, enforcing project standards, managing progress, and ensuring safe, quality-driven delivery in accordance with client objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day construction activities and site operations to ensure alignment with project goals.
• Supervise construction teams and monitor contractor performance, ensuring compliance with contracts, design, and specifications.
• Review and approve method statements, work programs, construction sequencing, and logistics plans.
• Ensure adherence to all HSE policies and procedures, proactively managing site safety and risk mitigation.
• Attend and lead regular site coordination meetings with contractors, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Monitor progress against schedule, identify variances, and recommend recovery actions.
• Work closely with planning, quality, and cost control teams to support integrated project delivery.
• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly construction progress reports.
• Assist in resolving technical issues and providing site-level leadership for construction challenges.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 20 years of relevant construction experience, including 5+ years in a senior management or lead role.
• Strong background in managing contractors and overseeing field execution on large-scale infrastructure/building projects.
• Experience in a PMC or engineering consultancy environment preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of international standards (e.g., FIDIC), project controls, and local construction regulations.
• Excellent leadership and contractor management skills.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies and sequencing.
• Proactive approach to quality assurance and health & safety compliance.
• Effective communication and coordination abilities.
• Skilled in progress tracking and site reporting tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).

Note: This is a talent pool opportunity. Applications will be reviewed for future openings aligned with Hill International's pipeline of projects across the Middle East. Suitable candidates will be contacted as soon as relevant opportunities become available.