Project Supervisor📣 Job Ad

About the Project and Role

Aviagen is establishing a significant new operation in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, encompassing farms, a hatchery, a feed mill, a laboratory, and a decontamination facility. To support this ambitious project, Aviagen has partnered with GPP, a specialist consulting firm. We are seeking an experienced Project Supervisor to join the project team and oversee construction activities throughout the project's development phase.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Project Manager and Project Director, the Project Supervisor will be responsible for the day-to-day on-site supervision of construction. This role acts as the primary point of contact for ensuring that contractors execute works in strict accordance with approved designs, technical specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and project schedules. This is a predominantly field-based position requiring a proactive individual with strong construction oversight experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor daily contractor and subcontractor activities, ensuring adherence to designs, specifications, contracts, and project standards.
• Conduct routine site inspections and quality audits, documenting findings and overseeing corrective actions.
• Serve as the primary on-site liaison between contractors, suppliers, consultants, and the project management team.
• Track construction progress against schedules and promptly escalate any delays, risks, or deviations.
• Support the implementation of corrective actions for schedule, quality, safety, or cost performance.
• Assist with the review and acceptance of completed construction works and milestone achievements.
• Monitor the implementation of approved design changes and ensure correct execution on site.
• Maintain accurate site documentation, including daily reports, inspection records, and progress updates.
• Ensure compliance with all local regulations, building codes, permit requirements, and safety standards.
• Participate in site coordination meetings, safety briefings, audits, and project reviews.
• Provide accurate field information for weekly and monthly project reporting.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure contractor adherence to HSE requirements.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in construction supervision, site management, or project execution.
• Proven experience overseeing industrial, infrastructure, agricultural, or large-scale construction projects.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, quality assurance processes, and health and safety standards.
• Experience working with contractors and suppliers within the Saudi Arabian market.
• Fluent in both English and Arabic.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience in poultry, agribusiness, food production, or industrial facility construction projects.
• Knowledge of KSA construction regulations, permitting processes, and local standards.
• Familiarity with project management and reporting tools such as MS Project, SharePoint, or similar platforms.

Work Context

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to a significant new operation in Saudi Arabia, working alongside international experts on large-scale, technically complex agricultural and industrial construction projects.