Construction Manager

Job Description

WSP Middle East is seeking a highly skilled Construction Manager you will be responsible for managing and overseeing all activities on-site including but not limited to storage, handling, loading, unloading, transportation, testing, construction, commissioning, interfacing, implementation, ensuring compliance with contract requirements, design specifications, applicable codes and regulatory requirements to ascertain quality and safety. This role involves coordinating with Various Stake Holders of the Project, Project managers, site staff, engineers, and contractors to facilitate smooth project execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead and Manage the Site Supervision Team.
• Overseeing and directing construction projects from start to finish.
• Regularly review of Project Progress and flag potential delays and mitigation plan
• Ensuring compliance with contract requirements, design specifications, applicable codes and regulatory requirements to ascertain quality and safety.
• Participate in project planning, including scope definition, budget estimation, and schedule development ensuring that milestones are met on time and within budget.
• Review of site related documentations like method statements, installation drawings, site testing procedures etc.
• Review of, feasibility study and associated risk assessment.
• Be well versed with the applicable codes, local regulations and industry standards to discharge duties as Site manager.
• Collaborate with design teams to review engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documents. Provide valuable input into the design phase to optimize systems.
• Coordinating with Various Stake Holders of the Project project managers, site staff, engineers, and contractors to ensure smooth project execution.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors and suppliers to ensure the timely delivery of project milestones.
• Raising the NCR (Non-Compliance Report) as and when any non-compliance found by EPC/contractors. Also, guide the EPC/contractors to resolve the issues to meet the project requirements/codes and standards.
• Prepare project progress reports, documentation, and as-built drawings for client review and approval.
• Closely monitor, guide and regulate the interfacing issues between contractors and providing heads up to avoid re-work.
• Provide technical support during construction activities and resolve any issues or discrepancies that may arise.
• Investigate and report any safety incidents or near misses.
• Conducting regular inspections to monitor progress, quality, and safety standards.
• Addressing technical queries and providing solutions to any challenges encountered during implementation.
• Cultivate a culture of safety and professionalism within the team.
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to optimize project outcomes and mitigate risks.
• Preparing regular progress reports and documentation for project milestones.
• Assist in training and mentoring junior engineering staff members as needed.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in civil engineering roles with a focus on OCGT/CCGT projects
• Prior Experience as Project Manager/Site Manager on OCGT/CCGT projects
• Strong experience in CCGT commissioning and Testing
• Strong experience with GE/Siemens GT installation, commissioning and Testing.
• Ability to lead, manage and to work effectively in a team environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in relevant software and tools used in engineering design and project management.
• Familiarity with environmental regulations and sustainability practices in CCGT projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 15 years of experience in site manager roles with a focus on Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) projects.
• Strong understanding of site supervision principles, construction methodologies, and materials.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and safety standards applicable to CCGT projects.
  
  
  

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