Senior Construction Manager

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of construction management for large infrastructure and city development projects, ensuring adherence to project scope, budget, timeline, and quality standards.
• Directly manage site engineering, project control (cost, schedule, indicators), health, safety, security, environment, contracts, supply management, and field quality control to ensure seamless project execution.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with government agencies, service providers, and regulatory bodies to facilitate project approvals, compliance, and coordination.
• Implement and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance construction processes, procedures, and performance, while supporting talent development and fostering a culture of excellence within the construction team.
• Collaborate closely with project stakeholders, including architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure alignment with project objectives and successful project delivery.
• Drive sustainable construction practices and incorporate innovative technologies to optimize construction processes and minimize environmental impact.
• Develop and implement risk management strategies to proactively identify and mitigate potential construction-related risks and issues.
• Provide consistent and transparent communication to all project stakeholders, including regular project status updates, progress reports, and issue resolution.
• Lead and oversee the preparation of construction project plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring alignment with project objectives and stakeholder requirements.
• Conduct regular site visits and inspections to monitor construction progress, identify potential issues, and ensure adherence to quality and safety standards.
• Collaborate with the procurement and supply chain teams to oversee the selection and management of subcontractors, vendors, and material suppliers, ensuring timely delivery and quality adherence.
• Develop and implement effective project control measures, including cost monitoring, schedule tracking, and performance indicators, to proactively address project risks and deviations.
• Represent the construction team in negotiations, meetings, and discussions with government authorities, regulatory bodies, and key project stakeholders to address issues, provide updates, and seek necessary approvals.
• Implement and enforce health, safety, security, and environmental standards across all construction activities, ensuring compliance with local regulations and international best practices.
• Drive a culture of quality excellence through robust field quality control measures, inspections, and adherence to industry standards and specifications.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to the construction team, fostering a collaborative and proactive work environment focused on achieving project milestones and objectives.
• Prepare comprehensive construction progress reports, performance metrics, and project status updates for presentation to senior management and project stakeholders.
•  Implement effective conflict resolution strategies to address disputes, claims, and issues that may arise during the construction phase, ensuring timely resolution while safeguarding project interests.

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from a Ministry of Education-accredited university.
• Minimum of 15  years of practical experience in managing large infrastructure or city development projects, with a proven track record as a construction manager.
• Leadership experience in international governmental and/or semi-governmental construction sites, with direct management of site engineering, project control, health, safety, security, environment, contracts, supply management, and field quality control.
• Demonstrated success in collaborating with government agencies and service providers to navigate complex construction landscapes and achieve project objectives.
• Proven track record in implementing continuous improvement initiatives and talent development programs to enhance construction operations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders and project teams.