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Ref: KP700-774
Job description / Role
Are you an experienced Mechanical Construction Manager interested to work on a prestigious project in the Middle East? Would you like a tax free salary, working in a country that even in the current Oil & Gas crisis, is still very busy with exciting and large projects? If yes, then please send your CV immediately.
We are currently working with a leading and very reputable EPC Contractor who have recently been awarded a large Oil & Gas project in Saudi Arabia and are now seeking an experienced Construction Manager to be site based working on rotation.
Roles & Responsibilities include:
* You will plan and supervise the major functions of the construction which include the responsibility for the planning and co-ordination of all manpower and equipment, materials supply, and sub-contracted services, towards the completion of the work on schedule with approved drawings, specifications, cost and quality limitations.
* Monitor Sub-contractors at each stage of the work to ensure proper compliance with all technical aspects of the contract through both individual contacts and co-ordination meetings.
* Draft for the signature of the Project Manager all correspondence to the Client and/or Sub-contractors related to your section of the project.
* Review all Method Statements dealing with area of responsibility prior to issue to the Client.
* Participates in or (subject to the Project Manager delegation) leads in discussion of all contractual matters related to Sub-contractors employed on his section of the project.
* Checks and authorizes all claims for payment from all Sub-contractors involved in his section of the project to assure accuracy and that proper contractual obligations are met. Passes them to the Commercial Manager/Control Manager for payment.
* Assist in the procurement of permanent and non-permanent materials required for the proper completion of the work on schedule.
* Review all engineering design drawings of your section of the project before passing them for use to his group.
* Directs and supervise project engineers in the performance of all aspects of their work.
* Exercises strict control over costs of construction particularly the use of labor, materials and equipment. This includes reviewing variances from budgeted expenditure and recommends/initiates action to bring them under control.
* Discusses and resolves daily site problems with site supervisors.
* Monitors construction progress on a daily, weekly and monthly basis and provides input to the regular reports of the Project Manager.
* Maintains functional links with other unit heads in the project, particularly with the Accounts and Administration units.
* Makes forward plans in the section of the project for the release of equipment, personnel employed, and general Demobilization.
Requirements
* Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering
* Over 20 years' construction experience
* Petrochemical / Oil & Gas / Large Mechanical projects involving in-depth knowledge of a multi-discipline environment required
* Experience working within the Middle East is essential
* Major pipeline EPC project experience ($250m value)
This position is a site based role, single status working in Jazan, Saudi Arabia with a rotation of 105 days on / 15 days off. Our client provides accommodation, food, laundry, transportation and flights.
About the Company
The Highfield Company is a specialist recruitment consultancy that focuses on the international construction and engineering industry sectors. With combined recruitment experience of more than 20 years, the directors have worked on technical and management positions at all levels, from Graduate to Executive, and for many of the Construction industry’s leading companies.
With experience of sourcing candidates for assignments in over 100 countries, The Highfield Company is perfectly equipped to service the needs and requirements of any construction, property or engineering based employer anywhere in the world. Our consultants are specialists in their designated disciplines, which include Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, Oil & Gas, PQS & Cost Consultancy, Project Management, Consulting Engineering, Mechanical & Electrical and Facilities Management.