Construction Manager

Hill International, Inc.


Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Riyadh
Contract type: Full time
General Description of Role and Responsibilities:

  • Review the day-to-day construction activities.
  • Lead the CMU Construction Team.
  • Report Technical and Construction Findings.
  • Check the Quality Procedures on Site.
  • Manage expectations between all parties.
  • Ensure the follow-up on the Contractor from the developer and the Consultant at the Site.
  • Coordinate with Stakeholders.
  • Communicate with the Project Director (PD) continuously regarding Project Progress and areas of concern.
  • Oversee all aspects of the day-to-day management of construction projects; monitor and coordinate work performed by architectural, engineering, and construction firms and institutional, state, and local entities.
  • Assist in drafting in-house Project Management procedures to comply with Contract requirements and Client procedures.
  • Establish and maintain specific project procedures for Design/Construction Supervision Management (as applicable) and ensure that all Construction Management/Supervision staff know the project-approved procedures and drawings.
  • Review and interpret proposed designs and building specifications for appropriateness to required function and/or institutional standards, and liaise with the design management team to ensure the contractors shop drawings are in accordance with the approved construction drawings.
  • Review and comment on Contractor proposed method statements, site organization and key personnel CVs.
  • Review and monitor on time the contractor proposed construction equipment and manpower histogram and advise the Client of any shortage.
  • Ensure Contractor Compliance with its Contractual obligations concerning Design changes, Trend Notices etc.
  • Lead the Construction Supervision team(s) to evaluate all Requests for Information submitted by the Contractor and communicate with the Design Consultant on time if necessary.
  • Envisioned achieving a compressed/optimized completion and requirement to coordinate with third-party ride vendors.
  • Prepare special reports to the Project Director to investigate any problem related to the Scope of Services and recommend solutions to Management.
  • Identify priorities and tasks and develop the organization structure to ensure execution of tasks by providing clear direction on methods, time frame and schedule to achieve the stated goals.
  • Provide a clear definition of the roles and responsibilities of PM staff.
  • Attend Executive meetings, Administer Progress meetings, Quality meetings and Safety meetings and ensure that all relevant disciplines attend weekly Technical meetings.
  • Monitor performance to ensure the successful delivery of the Key Performance Indicators and client contractual requirements.
  • Conduct regular visits to the Project site for general monitoring of site activities in respect of Quality, Safety and Progress and advise PD of findings, area of concern and corrective action.
  • Ensure the Construction Supervision Consultants involvement and implementation of Field Quality Control procedures as well as Safety and Progress aspects.
  • Deep involvement in Contractor transmittals addressing Construction methodology, Method Statements, Project Quality Plan, HSE Plan, Schedules and Compliance with Project objectives.
  • Advice the Project Director on any potential variation to the Design/Supervision Consultant and Contractors scope of work that may generate cost or time impact and present the Project Managements assessment.
  • Assist the Project Director in leading the Project Management staff in assessing variations and claims and report the technical position of the proposed variation to the Client.
  • Advise the Project Director of any foreseen slippage of progress and propose corrective actions.
  • Review daily, weekly and monthly reports and other relevant reports pertaining to operations, equipment, policies, procedures, HSE, and/or other issues, as appropriate, as presented by the Design/Supervision Consultant(s) and Contractor and present to the Client comments of non-compliance, and/or area of concern and corrective actions.
  • Coordinate with the Design Manager during the detailed design stage of the Project to ensure Design Compliance with design specifications, local regulations, and client requirements to avoid any cost impact.
  • Establish performance and delivery criteria, ensuring that client and institutional requirements are met; prepare project specifications, and coordinate procurement, as appropriate.
  • Ensure that As-Built drawings, vendor and equipment warranties, O&M Manuals, Spare Parts and Training Programs as submitted by Contractor are reviewed by all disciplines and verified and approved against Project Requirements.
  • Inspect, approve, and accept completed projects for the institution, ensuring conformance with institutional standards, building and life safety codes, and architectural/engineering specifications.
  • Lead Construction Supervision Consultant in the final inspection of work and prepare of Punch List. This activity shall be fully coordinated with the end user.
  • Lead Construction Supervision Consultant in reviewing and assessing the Closeout Report submitted by the Contractor.
  • Informs themselves of the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals and Procedures within Hill International and ensures continued compliance with these requirements while employed by Hill.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.


Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

  • Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent.
  • Total of 15 years of experience in a Construction Management role. A min. of 5 years of working experience in a similar role within PMC.
  • PMP, CIOB, RICS or equivalent certification is strongly preferred.
  • Strong track record in delivering projects in a fast-moving and challenging environment.
  • Computer literate in Microsoft Office applications, including excel and word.
  • Excellent command of written and spoken English.
  • Able to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
  • Excellent communication and organization skills.


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