Construction Manager

**Responsibilities:** * Oversee all aspects of construction management for large infrastructure and city development projects, ensuring adherence to project scope, budget, timeline, and quality standards. * Directly manage site engineering, project control (cost, schedule, indicators), health, safety, security, environment, contracts, supply management, and field quality control to ensure seamless project execution. * Establish and maintain strong working relationships with government agencies, service providers, and regulatory bodies to facilitate project approvals, compliance, and coordination. * Implement and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance construction processes, procedures, and performance, while supporting talent development and fostering a culture of excellence within the construction team. * Collaborate closely with project stakeholders, including architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure alignment with project objectives and successful project delivery. * Drive sustainable construction practices and incorporate innovative technologies to optimize construction processes and minimize environmental impact. * Develop and implement risk management strategies to proactively identify and mitigate potential construction-related risks and issues. * Provide consistent and transparent communication to all project stakeholders, including regular project status updates, progress reports, and issue resolution. * Lead and oversee the preparation of construction project plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring alignment with project objectives and stakeholder requirements. * Conduct regular site visits and inspections to monitor construction progress, identify potential issues, and ensure adherence to quality and safety standards. * Collaborate with the procurement and supply chain teams to oversee the selection and management of subcontractors, vendors, and material suppliers, ensuring timely delivery and quality adherence. * Develop and implement effective project control measures, including cost monitoring, schedule tracking, and performance indicators, to proactively address project risks and deviations. * Represent the construction team in negotiations, meetings, and discussions with government authorities, regulatory bodies, and key project stakeholders to address issues, provide updates, and seek necessary approvals. * Implement and enforce health, safety, security, and environmental standards across all construction activities, ensuring compliance with local regulations and international best practices. * Drive a culture of quality excellence through robust field quality control measures, inspections, and adherence to industry standards and specifications. * Provide leadership and mentorship to the construction team, fostering a collaborative and proactive work environment focused on achieving project milestones and objectives. * Prepare comprehensive construction progress reports, performance metrics, and project status updates for presentation to senior management and project stakeholders. * Implement effective conflict resolution strategies to address disputes, claims, and issues that may arise during the construction phase, ensuring timely resolution while safeguarding project interests. **Essential Requirements:** * Bachelor’s degree in engineering from a Ministry of Education-accredited university. * Minimum of 15 years of practical experience in managing large infrastructure or city development projects, with a proven track record as a construction manager. * Leadership experience in international governmental and/or semi-governmental construction sites, with direct management of site engineering, project control, health, safety, security, environment, contracts, supply management, and field quality control. * Demonstrated success in collaborating with government agencies and service providers to navigate complex construction landscapes and achieve project objectives. * Proven track record in implementing continuous improvement initiatives and talent development programs to enhance construction operations. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders and project teams.