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About the Role

UCC Holding is seeking a Construction Manager to join its team in Riyadh. This full-time position requires 5-10 years of experience and involves overseeing and coordinating all construction activities to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. The Construction Manager will manage the construction team, subcontractors, and resources, while ensuring compliance with safety regulations and building codes. This role also involves problem-solving and decision-making to address any issues that arise during the construction process.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all cost controls related to the project by collecting, analyzing, and advising appropriate courses of action to management based on cost efficiency and capability.
• Establish and maintain line item costs for all associated preliminaries and consumables projected over the period of the project.
• Strategize, manage, and develop all relevant approaches to ensure the delivery of project earnings.
• Maintain the quality and value of all services and goods to minimize cash tied-up in inventory and maintain the flow of outputs.
• Monitor and provide needed support to all aspects of value engineering, including tracking changes and reconciling any variations.
• Manage proper allocation of assets and liabilities by ensuring proper maintenance of project insurance requirements.
• Manage the elimination of potential risks and hazards by identifying elements of project design likely to result in claims or disputes.
• Be involved in tendering processes to ensure that all potential discrepancies are identified and duly reported.
• Be involved in all Human Resource processes and procedures, including mobilization and demobilization.
• Manage cost planning, commercial management, value engineering, and contract administration in every phase of the process.
• Ensure compliance and development of all safety policies and procedures across all positions and personnel in the project.
• Support the implementation of HSE initiatives, participate in safety awareness activities, and contribute to incident reporting and resolution in alignment with company and IMS policies.

Project Financials and Controls

A core aspect of this role involves rigorous financial management and control. The Construction Manager will oversee all project cost controls, establish and maintain detailed line item costs, and develop strategies to optimize project earnings. This includes actively monitoring and supporting value engineering initiatives, managing the quality and value of services and goods, and ensuring the proper allocation of assets and liabilities, alongside maintaining project insurance requirements.

Safety, Risk, and Compliance

Ensuring a safe working environment and adherence to regulatory standards is paramount. The Construction Manager is responsible for the development and compliance of all safety policies and procedures for project personnel. This includes supporting HSE initiatives, participating in safety awareness activities, and contributing to incident reporting and resolution. Furthermore, the role involves proactively identifying and eliminating potential risks and hazards within project designs to prevent claims or disputes.

Required Experience

Candidates for the Construction Manager position must possess 5-10 years of relevant experience in construction management. This experience should demonstrate a proven ability to oversee complex construction projects, manage diverse teams, and ensure adherence to project timelines and budgets.

Work Type and Location

This is a full-time position with UCC Holding, based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role requires a dedicated professional capable of managing all aspects of construction projects within the specified region.