Construction Manager

Construction manager role overview

Focused on supporting the execution of large-scale airport and infrastructure programs across the Middle East, ensuring alignment with client requirements, contractual obligations, and international standards. Leads and organizes on-site construction teams, ensuring HSE compliance, quality control, and effective coordination across contractors and stakeholders. Provides technical oversight, supports procurement and constructability, monitors progress, and collaborates with project controls to manage cost and schedule risks. Advises on contractual matters, resolves disputes fairly, and fosters strong team performance through guidance, communication, and staff development.

Key responsibilities

• Organize the on-site project team and allocate responsibility for HSE, site supervision, and document control procedures.
• Assist with reviews and analysis of all claims submitted by the contractor.
• Adopt a proactive working and safety policy.
• Establish a good working relationship with all stakeholders across the project team and construction teams.
• Adopt a fair and reasonable approach in dealing with contractual disputes.
• Recognize and show appreciation of individual staff accomplishments.
• Offer advice and guidance on how individuals' performance can be improved.
• Provide support and follow-up on issues regarding staff problems.
• Ensure the quality of the work through implementing inspection procedures.
• Provide assistance and support to the project team in technical matters, including constructability, procurement, and shop drawings.
• Demonstrate proactive awareness and reporting of the overall progress of the works, and work closely alongside the contractor(s) to mitigate against program issues.
• Maintain regular contact with the project controls team regarding matters related to costs and the program.
• Communicate effectively with the client and other stakeholders on all matters that may impact contract duration or contract value.
• Advise clients on any contractual matters and provide recommendations for resolving contractual disputes.
• Work closely with the project team and main contractor(s) to coordinate all interfaces between the various contractors working on and adjacent to the project site.
• Inform themselves of the relevant quality, environmental, safety, and occupational health policies, manuals, and procedures within the company and ensure continued compliance with these requirements while employed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager or supervisor.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 15+ years of experience in fast-track large-scale projects in the GCC.
• Effective leadership and high commitment to achieving goals.
• Familiarity with contractual matters related to construction projects and good working knowledge of the FIDIC Yellow and Red Books.
• Previous consultancy experience in a PMCM (Program Management, Construction Management) environment.
• Record of implementing continuous improvement on site and supporting capacity building and talent development in a construction environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience of working internationally, with preference for GCC experience.