Senior Construction Manager (Civil Works)

Manning Global, an Internationally renowned staffing and managed services organization specializing in providing staffing solutions for leading corporations in AI, IT & Telecoms, Engineering, Digital Media, Automotive and Renewable Energy is is recruiting for Senior Construction Manager (Civil Works) on behalf of one of their blue-chip international clients to join their organization in the Saudi Arabia.

Key Responsibilities:

Site Execution & Project Management

• Lead site operations for all civil engineering and construction activities from groundbreaking through to handover.
  

• Drive project schedules by monitoring critical path activities, managing resources, and implementing recovery plans when necessary.
  

• Manage site budgets, track expenditures, optimize resource allocation, and minimize material waste.
  

• Oversee subcontractors and vendors, ensuring strict adherence to contractual terms, performance metrics, and delivery timelines.
  

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Enforce an absolute zero-harm culture, ensuring all site activities strictly comply with HSE policies, local labor laws, and environmental regulations.
  

• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and method statements to identify constructability issues or discrepancies early.
  

• Guarantee rigorous quality control, overseeing inspections, testing procedures (soil, concrete, etc.), and the successful resolution of punch list items.
  

Stakeholder Coordination & Leadership

• Serve as the primary site liaison for clients, consultants, architects, and local regulatory authorities.
  

• Mentor and develop junior construction managers, site engineers, and supervisors to foster a high-performing site team.
  

• Lead progress meetings, preparing detailed weekly and monthly status reports on site advancement, safety, and financial metrics
  

Experience/Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in civil construction project management, with a proven track record of delivering heavy civil, infrastructure, or large-scale commercial/industrial projects.
  

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field.
  

• Certifications: PMP (Project Management Professional) or professional engineering licensure (PE / Chartered status) is highly preferred. Certified safety credentials (e.g., OSHA, NEBOSH) are a strong plus.
  

Technical & Soft Skills

• Technical Mastery: Deep knowledge of civil construction methods, structural concrete works, earthworks, drainage systems, and heavy equipment management.
  

• Document Proficiency: Expert ability to interpret complex execution drawings, structural designs, and FIDIC/local construction contracts.
  

• Software Aptitude: Proficiency in project scheduling tools (Primavera P6 or MS Project) and CAD software.
  

• Leadership: Powerful communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills capable of managing diverse stakeholder groups.