Utilities Construction Manager

Engage Selection

Qatar

Ref: KP074-1888

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Utilities Construction Manager - Utilities
Major Roads & Highways Project

My client are a large international main contractor currently undertaking one of the largest Roads & Infrastructure projects in Qatar. This iconic project has a strong western centric management team and systems, has a track record of successfully delivering projects and has been strategically growing and expanding its capabilities. There is a full and stable list of work orders looking into the future and therefore the prospect for long and stable employment.

The Utilities Construction Manager will be responsible for leading a team (or teams) in delivering a series of Construction utilities assignments, dealing with the local authorities on issues such as Sewage Pumping. Lighting drainage and water systems. Works will be delivered utilizing both the Companys construction teams and specialized sub-contractors.

The primary responsibility of the Construction Manager will be the execution of the construction works, however they will be required to contribute through all phases of the project life cycle (i.e. from concept & design development, technical specification review and approval, Government approvals, procurement strategies and implementation, construction and commissioning). The extent to which the Construction Manager takes a lead or assist role on the pre-construction elements will depend on the candidates workload, their abilities and the specifics of each project.

The Construction Manager will report directly to the Senior Project Manager.

Requirements

- Define roles, responsibilities, targets and deliverables for the team and monitor performance and productivities against these targets.
- Develop and/or approve detailed construction programmes.
- Track costs against budget and identify areas of potential risk and/or contingency.
- Manage the various sub-contractors and/or direct labor to deliver the Construction Works to time, quality, cost and safety objectives.
- Identify possible programme conflicts or constructability issues in advance of the works and make recommendations on alternative approaches.
- Coordinate resources and priorities of the Works.
- Identify and resolve any design and discipline coordination issues.
- Assist in defining the procurement strategies, risk apportionment and target deliverables.
- Prepare and issue minutes of meetings, technical reports, productivity reports, QA compliance reports, etc.
- Ensure shop drawings, method statements, procured materials, etc. are complying with the contract, design drawings and specifications and that they are submitted to and approved by the independent Consultant supervision in a timely manner.
- Ensure that all works proceed within the terms of Contract and the Ministry requirements.
- Coordinate with the relevant Government representatives who visit the site and will ultimately take possession of the works.
- Ensure robust QA Systems are in place and functioning well throughout the whole project life cycle.
- Ensure that there is a team of qualified and capable staff in place to deliver the various Projects to the required standards and timeframes (whether it be the construction team, the sub-contractors or the Consultant supervision).
- Lead by example in your approach to Site Safety.

Arabic speaking candidates will be preferred for this position as the role will require candidates to deal with the local authorities

About the Company

Engage was formed in 2007 in response to frustrations at the level of service delivery offered by traditional large recruitment agencies working in the construction market. With a belief in providing a truly knowledgeable, precise and quality driven service, Engage strives to offer a recruitment experience to both employers and candidates that is unrivalled in the marketplace.

We provide precision staffing solutions, including contingency and executive search, within the construction and commercial marketplaces. Our enduring relationships with market leading organisations in the region and overseas means we have access to the best candidates and the best vacancies.

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