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About the Role

Massar Business Solutions is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee project delivery, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and project objectives. This full-time position involves close collaboration with senior management to guide projects through all lifecycle phases, managing processes, procedures, and delivery requirements effectively. The ideal candidate is a strong manager, communicator, problem-solver, and organizer with robust technical knowledge and relevant industry experience, capable of coordinating stakeholders for successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure project or project section delivery meets expectations for quality, program, and budget targets.
• Support all phases of the project life cycle through effective management of processes and procedures.
• Assist in the administration of Construction Contracts and manage Value Engineering workshops.
• Conduct regular progress updates with the Planning Manager and provide input for Contractor Delay Claims assessment.
• Inspire confidence and trust in interactions with Clients and key stakeholders.
• Conduct meetings, produce minutes, and drive outcomes.
• Manage and motivate multi-disciplined teams and colleagues.
• Participate in the Procurement process and contribute detailed input for monthly and other reports.
• Anticipate problems and develop mitigation plans, participating in Risk analysis workshops.
• Manage the Commissioning and Close-Out of projects.
• Perform other project management duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• Tertiary qualification (University Graduate) in Project Management, Building Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Architecture, or a similar field.
• A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in a project management role within the construction industry.
• Demonstrated progressive increase in responsibility throughout career duration.
• Experience with relevant projects of an appropriate scale.
• Experience in KSA is preferred.
• Active membership in a relevant professional institution is an additional consideration.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Effective project management, strategic orientation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong planning, prioritization, organizational, commercial, and business acumen.
• Outstanding communication, management, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate people, demonstrate diplomacy, and possess strong presentation and report writing skills.
• Respect for cultural sensitivities.
• Computer competency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and/or similar programming software.
• Proficiency in programming and tracking project progress using Microsoft Project or Primavera.
• Good knowledge of Construction Contracts (*, FIDIC), procurement processes, cost management, and budgets.
• Understanding of Local Authority, Environmental, Green Design, and planning approvals requirements.
• Understanding of design, co-ordination, and technical issues.
• Ability to compile accurate and detailed reports and presentations.
• High attention to detail, initiative, self-starter ability, and capacity to work unsupervised.
• Ability to remain focused and work effectively under pressure.
• Mature personality, flexibility, client/customer service orientation, and a positive, constructive attitude.

Work Context

This is a full-time position based in KSA. The role reports to the Director / Project Director / Senior Project Manager.