Project Construction Manager

Position Title:

Project Construction Manager

Role Overview

The Project Construction Manager will be responsible for managing and delivering industrial, logistics, or large-scale construction projects in the KSA, with a strong focus on cost control, design coordination, regulatory compliance, and on-site execution. The role acts as a key interface between design consultants, contractors, suppliers, and internal technical and procurement teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, compliantly, on time, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities 1. Project & Construction Management

• Lead end-to-end project and construction management activities from design development through construction and handover.
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, quality, and safety performance to ensure successful project delivery.
• Coordinate multiple contractors and work packages under parallel or split-contract procurement structures.
• Ensure effective coordination of MEP, civil, architectural, and structural works to avoid interface conflicts and construction delays.

2. Design Coordination & Regulatory Compliance

• Manage and coordinate with local design consultants to ensure designs comply with KSA regulations, codes, and approval requirements (e.g. KSA Fire & Life Safety Code, local authority standards).
• Review and integrate technical solutions into design packages while ensuring constructability, compliance, and cost efficiency.
• Liaise with authorities having jurisdiction to support design approvals and permits.
• Ensure compliance with the Saudi Building Code (SBC), MOMRAH standards, and other relevant authorities (e.g., MODON).

3. Contractor & Site Management

• Oversee on-site construction activities, ensuring works are executed in accordance with approved designs, specifications, and quality standards.
• Conduct regular site inspections, progress reviews, and coordination meetings with contractors, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve site-related technical, quality, safety, and schedule issues in a timely manner.

4. Cost Control & Value Optimization

• Monitor project costs and variations, ensuring alignment with approved budgets and cost targets.
• Support the implementation of cost-saving measures, value engineering initiatives, and optimized construction methods without compromising quality or compliance.
• Review contractors’ payment applications, variations, and change orders in coordination with cost and procurement teams.

5. Procurement & Supply Chain Coordination

• Support procurement activities including contractor appointment, supplier sourcing, and material/equipment selection based on local market availability.
• Coordinate with suppliers and contractors to ensure timely delivery of long-lead items and critical materials.
• Assist in defining technical scopes, specifications, and contract requirements.

6. Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Coordination

• Act as a key coordination point between internal technical teams, procurement functions, consultants, contractors, and local stakeholders.
• Facilitate effective communication across multicultural teams and ensure alignment on project objectives and execution strategies.
• Prepare and present regular project status reports covering progress, risks, costs, and key issues.
• Capture lessons learned and site feedback to improve future project delivery and construction practices.
• Proactively identify risks and implement mitigation measures throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate interface risks arising from split contracts and multiple subcontractors.
• Develop and maintain package interface matrices, responsibility demarcation documents, and sequencing plans to mitigate scope gaps and interface risks.
• Maintain a live interface risk register and ensure responsibilities…