Construction Manager

**Job Description: Construction Manager** **Location: North Africa (Full‑time, Site‑based / Office‑based as required)** **Position Summary** The Construction Manager will oversee and manage all construction activities for high‑end hospitality projects across North Africa. The role requires deep experience in hotel construction, luxury fit‑out, joinery, FF&E, and decorative works. The selected candidate will report directly to the Project Manager and lead the construction team to ensure timely, high‑quality project delivery. **Key Responsibilities** * Lead and manage the full construction lifecycle of hotel and hospitality projects, ensuring timely, high‑quality, and cost‑effective delivery. * Supervise and direct the construction team, including engineers, supervisors, foremen, and site staff, ensuring proper coordination and workflow. * Report directly to the **Project Manager**, providing regular updates on progress, risks, site issues, manpower, and material requirements. * Organize and manage all **logistics activities** as the main contractor, including site access, material deliveries, storage, equipment allocation, and coordination with suppliers. * Oversee all site activities, including civil works, architectural works, interior fit‑out, joinery installation, decorative finishes, and furniture coordination. * Maintain strong communication and professional presentation with **client representatives**, ensuring trust, transparency, and alignment with project expectations. * Review and validate construction drawings, shop drawings, material submissions, method statements, and technical documentation. * Ensure all works comply with project specifications, authority requirements, and international hospitality standards. * Manage and monitor project schedules, manpower distribution, daily site operations, and subcontractor performance. * Conduct regular site inspections to ensure quality control, safety compliance, and adherence to approved design intent. * Resolve technical issues, site conflicts, and design discrepancies through proactive coordination with consultants and design teams. * Oversee joinery, millwork, FF&E, and decorative elements to ensure precision, craftsmanship, and alignment with approved mock‑ups. * Coordinate with procurement teams to ensure timely delivery of materials, furniture, and specialist items. * Lead progress meetings, prepare construction reports, and communicate key updates to senior management and clients. * Organize and manage **night‑shift operations** when required to meet project deadlines or accommodate site constraints. * Implement risk management strategies and ensure corrective actions are taken promptly. **Skills & Qualifications** * Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field. * Minimum **12 years of proven experience in the GCC**, with strong exposure to **hotel construction, luxury fit‑out, joinery, FF&E, and high‑end interior works**. * Strong technical knowledge of construction methodologies, interior finishing standards, and hospitality project requirements. * Proven experience supervising construction teams and managing subcontractors and specialist vendors. * Excellent leadership, communication, and coordination skills, with strong client‑facing abilities. * Strong understanding of regional authority regulations, building codes, and inspection procedures. * Ability to manage multiple work fronts, solve problems quickly, and work under pressure, including night‑shift operations when required. * High attention to detail, especially in joinery, decorative finishes, and luxury interior elements. * Proficiency in MS Office, project management tools, and construction documentation workflows. Please apply only if you meet the above qualifications and requirements. Work Location: In person