Senior Construction Manager
We are seeking an experienced and visionary Senior Construction Manager with substantial building and infrastructure sector experience to lead large-scale construction projects from inception through commissioning. The ideal candidate will bring a detail-oriented approach, innovative problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to delivering projects on time and within budget whilst maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.
Design Phase Services
- Support development of project requirements and conduct constructability reviews, identifying risks to project cost and schedule
- Assist in identifying long-lead items and participate in value engineering efforts to optimise project outcomes
- Review design and construction drawings for compliance with project requirements and sector-specific standards
- Participate in risk identification and mitigation planning, and develop baseline schedules with regular progress updates
- Participate in criticality assessments to identify critical design and construction aspects requiring oversight
Construction Phase Services
- Lead and coordinate the site project team under client direction, providing oversight of the general contractor and key subcontractors
- Attend construction status meetings and coordinate with owners, architects, and contractors to address project-specific issues
- Review construction progress and schedule alignment with actual field production, coordinating with cost and scheduling representatives for reporting
- Support observation, issue tracking, and punch-list coordination with architects and engineers
- Oversee in-process and final inspections, testing activities, and ensure project documentation is properly maintained
Stakeholder Coordination & Management
- Liaise effectively with external vendors, architects, engineers, suppliers, and general contractors
- Interface with local authorities on site development, utility tie-ins, and permitting issues
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with all project team members, fostering collaboration across disciplines
- Communicate project status, risks, and solutions with clarity and professionalism to all stakeholders
Quality & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, standards, and infrastructure-specific regulations
- Demonstrate strong working knowledge of safety in design and health and safety regulations for construction sites
- Review product data submittals and requests for information in coordination with technical reviewers
- Maintain SOX control responsibilities where applicable
Required Experience
- Minimum 20 years of comprehensive project management and on-site delivery experience across complex, large-scale projects
- Minimum 5 years of mandatory experience in the GCC region, including Qatar or similar international markets
- Proven track record managing large-scale, ground-up projects from inception through completion
- Strong background in budget management, cost control, and schedule management
- Demonstrated expertise in feasibility assessments, risk identification, and vendor coordination
- In-depth knowledge of project delivery methodologies, health and safety regulations, and regulatory compliance requirements specific to GCC jurisdictions
Required Skills
- Exceptional leadership and team coordination abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with stakeholder-facing capability
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with ability to inject value and create innovative solutions
- Proficient to expert-level experience with Microsoft Office tools (MS Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Contract management, negotiation, and conflict resolution abilities
- Ability to work efficiently in fast-paced, dynamic environments
Required Education & Certifications
- Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience
- Relevant health and safety certification recognized in the GCC region
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Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:
It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.