Senior Manager Construction (High rise)

About AECOM

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm dedicated to delivering a better world through various projects, including improving commutes, providing access to clean water, and transforming skylines. With over 50,000 professionals worldwide, AECOM partners with clients to address complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. The company is committed to creating a positive and tangible impact globally.

The Role of Senior Manager - Construction (High-rise)

AECOM is seeking a Senior Manager - Construction (High-rise) to join its team in Jeddah. This full-time role involves leading the management and administration of high-rise construction projects, ensuring alignment with project objectives, policies, and PMC standards. The position requires a focus on vertical construction methodologies and multi-story coordination, serving as a primary liaison between AECOM, clients, and design teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and administer high-rise construction projects, establishing project-specific objectives, policies, and protocols in line with PMC standards and best practices, with an emphasis on vertical construction and multi-story coordination.
• Provide strategic management and guidance to subordinate managers and supervisors, enforce company and project policies, and act as the primary liaison between AECOM, clients, and design teams on complex high-rise developments.
• Oversee all aspects of high-rise project construction to ensure compliance with design specifications, budget, and schedule through subordinate managers, supervisors, and trade partners.
• Apply design background to coordinate design-build integration and resolve design-related construction challenges specific to multi-story environments.
• Administer projects throughout the complete lifecycle, from pre-construction budgeting and scheduling through design coordination, procurement, shop drawing development, RFI management, construction execution, space turnover, and contract closeout.
• Manage design coordination meetings and ensure seamless integration between design intent and field execution across multiple floors and phased construction sequences.
• Maintain significant profit/loss responsibility for assigned high-rise construction projects, managing complexities inherent to vertical construction, including vertical logistics planning, material hoisting coordination, safety protocols for multi-story environments, and sophisticated multi-phase coordination.
• Coordinate with design teams and consultants to address constructability issues specific to high-rise construction, identify value engineering opportunities, and manage design modifications while maintaining project schedule and budget integrity across all vertical phases.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in construction management, with significant focus on high-rise and vertical construction projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing complex multi-story developments and coordinating various phases of construction.
• Strong understanding of PMC standards and best practices in construction.
• Ability to manage project budgets, schedules, and design specifications effectively.

Work Environment and Culture

AECOM fosters a global team environment that supports professional growth and career ambitions. Employees work on projects that transform the industry and shape the future, utilizing cutting-edge technology and a network of experts. The company provides award-winning training and development programs designed to expand technical expertise and leadership skills within a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration, and community.

Equal Opportunity Employer

AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals can achieve their potential. All applicant information is kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines.