Deputy Construction Manager

Job description / Role

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration, through conceptualization, to realization of design or project delivery in the built and natural environments.

For over 50 years we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities. As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is ranked by ENR in the Top 200 International Design Firms; a Top 20 International PM firm; and 44th largest global architecture firm.

We draw from the expertise from over 60 nations, bringing experience from every major market of the globe. With over 2,500 multidisciplinary professionals and staff, we are an international professional consulting services firm.

We are now seeking an exceptional Deputy Construction Manager to join our award winning team based within our Makkah project.

This critical role will be responsible for overseeing and directing the construction project, reviewing the project in-depth to schedule deliverables and estimate costs and overseeing all onsite constructions to monitor compliance with building and safety regulations.

Paramount to success within this varied role will include;
• Extensive Construction Management experience, including successful project completion and hand-over.
• Significant knowledge and proven leadership experience gained from an engineering consultancy background, having managed construction projects along with a thorough knowledge of project management processes and systems.
• Excellent working knowledge of construction scheduling, costing, contracts and procedures.
• Reviewing and managing the contractor’s progress and preparing progress reports on a monthly basis.
• Reviewing and approving of contractor’s payment requests and issue payment certificates as appropriate.
• Scheduling and chairing site progress meetings.
• Excellent communication skills along with the ability to develop and maintain successful client relationships.

Requirements

To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that you will bring a minimum of 15 years career experience with a Bachelor in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or any other relevant discipline. Masters qualifications will be viewed favourably

Bilingual communication skills in both English and Arabic are essential.

KEO's performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety and our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its' contribution to client success wherever we work.

Our generous remuneration packages are bespoke and provide a wide range of additional benefits to support both national and expatriate employees and their families. We take pride in offering long term and dynamic career opportunities and invest in our people through our global learning, development and leadership programs.

We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.

About the Company

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration – through conceptualization – to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 57 years we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is ranked by ENR in the Top 225 International Design Firms; in the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms; and by World Architecture as 50th largest global architecture firm and #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2021 WAS 100 Survey.

We invite you to join us.