Construction Manager

About the Role

SNC-Lavalin Fayez Engineering is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead and manage all construction activities for a major site supervision consultancy project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves ensuring construction works are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with approved designs, specifications, quality standards, contractual requirements, and project schedules for high-profile building and hospitality developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all construction supervision activities during the project execution phase.
• Monitor and manage daily construction operations to ensure compliance with approved designs, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Coordinate and supervise contractors, subcontractors, and site supervision personnel across multiple disciplines.
• Ensure construction activities are delivered in accordance with project schedules and approved work programs.
• Review construction methodologies, work sequences, and resource deployment plans.
• Monitor contractor performance and recommend corrective actions to address productivity or quality concerns.
• Coordinate with design, engineering, planning, commercial, and quality teams to achieve project objectives.
• Ensure construction works comply with relevant local regulations, authority requirements, and international standards.
• Monitor site progress and identify potential delays, risks, and construction constraints.
• Lead construction coordination meetings and progress review meetings with project stakeholders.
• Review and resolve construction-related technical issues and Requests for Information (RFIs).
• Ensure implementation of approved Quality Assurance and Quality Control procedures.
• Monitor Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) performance and ensure compliance with project safety requirements.
• Review contractor method statements, temporary works proposals, and construction execution plans.
• Verify construction progress for payment certification and reporting purposes.
• Coordinate inspection activities and ensure timely closure of observations and non-conformances.
• Support project controls and commercial teams in evaluating construction impacts, variations, and claims.
• Oversee testing, commissioning, snagging, de-snagging, and handover activities.
• Ensure all construction records and reports are maintained in accordance with project requirements.
• Support project closeout activities and ensure successful completion of all contractual obligations.
• Mentor and guide site engineers, inspectors, and supervision staff to promote high-performance project delivery.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in construction management.
• Proven experience in overseeing and managing construction activities for major projects.
• Demonstrated ability to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Experience working closely with Resident Engineers, Project Directors, contractors, and multidisciplinary supervision teams.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation package for this role includes a tax-free salary, life insurance coverage, medical insurance, and an annual leave balance. Additional benefits comprise a company gratuity scheme, a discretionary bonus program, an annual flight contribution, and transportation and housing allowances. Employees also have access to a Wellbeing Program providing 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

About SNC-Lavalin Fayez Engineering (AtkinsRéalis)

SNC-Lavalin Fayez Engineering is part of AtkinsRéalis, a global engineering services and nuclear organization. AtkinsRéalis connects people, data, and technology to transform infrastructure and energy systems. The company collaborates with industry partners and clients, utilizing a global team of consultants, designers, engineers, and project managers to engineer a better future for the planet and its people.

Diversity and Inclusion

AtkinsRéalis is committed to hiring individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds, and perspectives. The company believes that talent is enriched through differences in gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion, or disability.