About the Role
Tractebel, part of the ENGIE Group, is seeking a Construction Manager – Civil Engineering to join their team in Saudi Arabia. This role involves contributing to energy transition initiatives and infrastructure development. The Construction Manager will oversee the execution of major civil engineering and infrastructure projects, ensuring they meet safety, efficiency, budget, quality, and schedule requirements, while supporting sustainable development in the region.
Tractebel offers opportunities for professional growth alongside industry experts on significant infrastructure projects. The company supports employee development with growth prospects across the ENGIE Group and provides a competitive salary package, comprehensive health insurance, and additional employee benefits. They foster a flexible, collaborative, and innovative working environment that values diversity, sustainability, ethics, and safety.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate, and oversee all construction activities, including scheduling, budgeting, procurement, and resource allocation.
- Lead and supervise construction teams, subcontractors, consultants, and vendors to ensure effective project execution.
- Ensure strict compliance with all relevant safety regulations, construction standards, quality requirements, and applicable building codes.
- Review engineering drawings, technical specifications, and construction documentation, coordinating closely with engineering and design teams to resolve site-related issues.
- Conduct regular site inspections, progress evaluations, and quality assessments to monitor project milestones and proactively mitigate construction risks.
- Maintain effective communication with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory authorities, providing regular project updates and resolving construction-related concerns.
- Manage project budgets, implement cost controls, develop financial forecasts, and oversee reporting activities to ensure efficient project delivery and optimal resource utilization.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field.
- A Master's degree or relevant professional certifications are preferred.
- A minimum of 13 years of progressive experience in construction management within the civil engineering or infrastructure sector.
- Extensive experience in managing complex infrastructure and civil engineering projects from initiation through to successful completion.
- Strong technical knowledge of construction methodologies, safety regulations, quality standards, and building codes pertinent to civil engineering projects.
- Proven experience working with leading consulting companies and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Practical expertise in a range of infrastructure projects, including bridges, tunnels, roads, stormwater drainage channels, and city development programs.
- Experience in reviewing executive structural designs and supervising their accurate implementation on-site.
- Experience in reviewing and approving updated construction and design modifications based on site requirements and project execution needs.
- Proficiency in construction management software, project management tools, and standard MS Office applications.
- Professional proficiency in English is required; Arabic language skills are preferred.
Required Skills
- Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to effectively manage multidisciplinary construction teams.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- High level of organization and the capacity to manage multiple construction activities simultaneously.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a keen attention to detail.
- Commitment to maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and operational excellence.
- Ability to perform effectively under pressure and within demanding project timelines.
- Proactive, collaborative approach focused on achieving successful project outcomes.
- Expertise in Civil Engineering and Construction Management principles.
- Proficiency in Scheduling, Budgeting, Procurement, and Resource Allocation.
- Experience in Project Execution, Safety Regulations, Construction Standards, Quality Requirements, and Building Codes.
- Familiarity with Engineering Drawings, Technical Specifications, and Construction Documentation.
- Skills in Site Inspections, Progress Evaluations, Quality Assessments, and Risk Mitigation.
- Experience with Cost Controls, Financial Forecasts, and Construction Methodologies.
- Familiarity with specific infrastructure project types such as Bridges, Tunnels, Roads, Stormwater Drainage Channels, and City Development Programs.
- Ability to review Structural Designs and oversee their implementation.
- Proficiency in Construction Management Software and Project Management Tools.
- Strong command of MS Office Applications.
Work Environment and Contract Details
This role is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with potential involvement in projects in Jeddah. The position is offered on a contract basis. The role requires senior professional experience, defined as more than 15 years. Tractebel operates within the ENGIE Group, with this role falling under the Tractebel Business Unit and Tractebel Div2 Division, managed by TRACTEBEL ENGINEERING *, SAUDI ARABIA BRANCH.