Package Manager - Utilities Networks

Job description / Role

Package Manager - Utilities Networks - Kuwait

The company is the Developer and Main Contractor of a prestigious waterside city in Kuwait which is being rolled out on an unprecedented scale with very short timeframes. 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 Package Manager will be responsible for delivering multiple utilities safely, on time, to a high standard and within budget. The range of utilities which will be under the remit of the Package Manager will include potable & irrigation water networks, electrical and streeetlighting networks as well as telecommunications networks. All networks in the next phase of construction will be over 80km in length. Works will typically be delivered utilising specialised sub-contractors, however some works are undertaken with our own construction teams.

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

Responsibilities
- Define roles, responsibilities, targets and deliverables for the team and monitor performance and productivities against these targets.
- Manage the various sub-contractors and/or direct labour to deliver the Construction Works to time, quality, cost and safety objectives.
- Develop and/or approve detailed construction programmes.
- Track costs against budget and identify areas of potential risk and/or contingency.
- 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.
- Prepare and issue minutes of meetings, technical reports, productivity reports, QA compliance reports, etc.
- Ensure shop drawings, method statements, procured materials, etc. are prepared in a timely manner, are complying with the contract documents, and are approved by the independent supervising Consultant.
- 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.
- Lead by example in your approach to Site Safety.

Requirements

- 4 year Civil Engineering Degree or similar
- Min. 10 years of experience in the delivery of civil infrastructure and/or building works.
- Proven communication skills with a high functioning and technical grasp of the English language.
- A history of working abroad and large multi-cultural teams is preferred.

About the Company

A market leader in delivering high quality urban infrastructure in Kuwait.