Construction Manager - Civil

Job Purpose

To manage the construction process from the conceptual development stage through final construction, making sure that the project gets completed on time and within budget, and that the project result meets the client's requirements regarding technical standards and safety codes.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Manage staff and activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of the structures.
• Review the technical specifications to determine appropriate construction methods.
• Ensure that the required materials and equipment resources are delivered on time.
• Ensure that the construction resources are used well and within the budget.
• Cooperate with all sections (scheduling, technical office, quality control, and safety) to set effective work procedures during the construction process.
• Follow up with the Planning Department and subcontractors' schedules and estimate time within the project master schedule in order to determine and solve any related problems.
• Set and manage the availability of all resources (equipment, manpower, and material) to meet the project deadlines and budget.
• Ensure the work under his responsibility is determined and executed effectively and efficiently in accordance with the tender study.
• Manage the selection of trade subcontractors and general contractors who are ideal for the completion of a project.
• Monitor the work done by the subcontractors, develop their performance and solve any related problems.
• Coordinate with the technical office on the best execution means and determine any technical problems found in shop drawings.
• Manage negotiation, study any subcontractor's modification suggestions and escalate them to the Project Manager for approval.
• Decide the necessary actions to deal with the results of delays, bad weather, or emergencies at the construction site.
• Evaluate construction methods and determine cost-effectiveness of plans by redesigning the construction methods, with the Project Manager's approval.
• Direct and guide the construction team in respect of health, safety, and environment; performance quality, methods and procedures; productivity, costs and time; and resource utilization.
• Coordinate with the Project Control Manager to set an effective project time schedule based on construction activities and update it gradually in order to take the necessary action.
• Coordinate with the Quality Control Manager to set the Project Quality Plan and site inspections/testing according to construction activities and time schedule.
• Coordinate with the Safety Manager to set the project safety plan according to construction activities and time schedule.
• Attend consultant or client meetings in order to identify requirements, clarify any obstacles and evaluate effective alternative business solutions.
• Coordinate with the Technical Office Manager in preparation of client and subcontractor invoices based on contract conditions.
• Ensure that the construction works are completed on schedule and budget within quality and safety standards.
• Ensure that the employee works according to the company HSE policies and regulations and is fully aware of the job risk assessment and environmental aspects.

Minimum Qualification & Requirements

• Education: BSc Engineering - Civil.
• Professional certification: Project Management certificate (preferable).
• Work experience: 12+ years.
• Language: good English.
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office, Primavera (preferable).