Manager, Construction

Job description / Role

Group overview

Headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, we operate construction and manufacturing businesses, design & development centers and a host of facilities in the Middle East and other countries.

alfanar Building Systems

alfanar Construction is classified as a Grade I contractor by the Contractors Classification Committee of the Government of Saudi Arabia. alfanar Building Systems manufactures and markets a variety of building construction products and systems.

The core manufacturing activities of the industries operating under alfanar Building Systems are:

• Real estate development
• Façade cladding, glazing systems and architectural aluminum products
• Precast concrete products and architectural elements

Job purpose

The Construction Manager will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing all on-site construction activities, ensuring the project is delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, while maintaining full compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

Key accountability areas

• Lead and manage the construction execution of large-scale housing projects from mobilization through handover.
• Coordinate all site activities, subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Monitor construction schedules, milestones, and progress against the master plan.
• Ensure adherence to project specifications, approved designs, quality standards, and safety protocols.
• Review and validate method statements, ITPs, shop drawings, and material submittals in coordination with engineering and QA/QC teams.
• Implement and manage site logistics, resource allocation, equipment planning, and productivity tracking.
• Interface with consultants, clients, and government authorities for inspections, approvals, and progress reporting.
• Identify potential issues, delays, or risks and develop proactive mitigation strategies.
• Oversee site reporting, documentation, variation claims, and coordination with commercial teams.
• Provide leadership to site engineers, foremen, and subcontractors to drive execution excellence.
• Enforce HSE standards and conduct regular site safety inspections and toolbox talks.

Role accountability

• Prior experience with turnkey / design & build housing projects is highly preferred with solid experience in finishing activities.
• Deep knowledge of construction techniques, project management practices, and local building codes.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Familiar with project controls, cost tracking, procurement coordination, and construction software tools.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and lead large site teams under tight deadlines.

Academic qualification

Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering

Work experience

15+ years

Technical / functional competencies

• Construction projects
• Project control
• Project cost management
• Project leadership

About the Company

alfanar builds efficient energy systems & solutions of the present and sets up infrastructures for a brighter future.

We assist utility sector partners & customers in transforming cities into sustainable, habitable, and inclusive Smart Cities by harnessing renewable energy resources from wind, solar, and waste heat energy. Promoting the transition to a sustainable eco-conscious future.

Using world-class technologies, we develop unrivaled quality electrical solutions & products from our manufacturing facilities, to solve the world’s major energy challenges and make the world a better viable place.

Diligence, Efficiency, and Innovation are the key criteria our teams adopt in order to continuously provide effective solutions. We’re constantly equipping our teams with the tools they need to expand their horizons and reach higher grounds.

Being in an ever-changing environment with a crucial impact on their surroundings, our employees are nurtured to become keen thinkers with highly refined skills and a consistent outlook on the future, working together on finding the next big innovation.