Senior Construction Manager (Civil Works)

About MANNING GLOBAL

MANNING GLOBAL is an internationally renowned staffing and managed services organization. The company specializes in providing staffing solutions for leading corporations across various sectors, including AI, IT & Telecoms, Engineering, Digital Media, Automotive, and Renewable Energy.

Role Overview

MANNING GLOBAL is recruiting for a Senior Construction Manager (Civil Works) on behalf of one of their blue-chip international clients. This full-time position is based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and requires a professional with extensive experience in civil construction project management.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Enforce a 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.
• 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.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in civil construction project management.
• Proven track record of delivering heavy civil, infrastructure, or large-scale commercial/industrial projects.

Work Type and Location

This is a full-time position located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Salary for this role will be determined based on experience and qualifications.