The Construction Manager's primary role is to provide technical, administrative and logistical support for the ongoing project(s), by working with the project team to manage the day to day construction activities and resolution of any design or technical issues, thus ensuring that the works are carried out following all applicable codes, standards, and project requirements.
You will be required to perform the following:
As part of this role, your duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to the review and demonstration of a sound understanding of the project brief and scope of work. You will be required to contribute towards the creation of a minimum Level 3 Construction Schedule (or above), in addition to managing the construction activities onsite thus maintaining the planned versus actual schedule and critical path. You will need to manage the day to day construction activities on-site, inclusive of both the construction contractor and all subcontractors/service providers, participate in Project Risk Assessments / Hazard Identification studies, and review Job Safety Analysis and safety statistics.
Provide support to the Project Manager and other associated project team members by preparing daily reports, progress updates and information on high-level construction-related issues, highlights and milestones. Possess the ability to address and resolve technical problems following the industry best practices and applicable Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards and or project requirements, inclusive of the review of Technical Queries as submitted by the construction contractor. You will need to monitor the daily construction activities and ensure that the construction schedule is being maintained, whilst communicating and providing a slippage analysis for any delays. Participate in Safety & Quality walkthroughs and inspections, and communicate any findings to the relative person in charge for corrective action. You will need to monitor the material procurement, inclusive of all long lead material items being procured both locally and or Out of the Kingdom, thus ensuring that the material procurement schedule is maintained in order not to impact the construction activities onsite and or project progress. You shall also work with the construction contractor, designer and any other relevant stakeholders to resolve material related issues, inclusive of proposed alternatives and or substitutions.
As the successful candidate, you will hold a Bachelor's degree in either Engineering or Construction Management (or equivalent) from a recognized and approved program. An advanced degree is preferred and or more desirable but is not mandatory.
You will have a minimum of ten years of experience in Construction Management, including at least 7 years in the Oil and Gas industry. You shall possess the ability to competently read and understand various construction related drawings. You must have a positive attitude, and a strong commitment to safety, whilst demonstrating the ability to work independently and or as part of an integrated Project Management Team. Strong communication skills are a mandatory requirement, as you will be required to liaise with the Project Manager, other project management, proponent organizations and or other stakeholders regularly. Problem-solving skills and construction logistical planning are also necessary attributes that are vital to the successful execution of this role.
Execution and or successful completion and commissioning of previous similar projects within the oil and gas industry is preferred.
