Six Construct, a subsidiary of the BESIX Group, is the largest Belgian construction company operating in the Middle East. The company combines the efforts of a highly skilled workforce, along with strategic planning and innovative use of technology to overcome the most complex business challenges. Six Construct is a multi-services company that operates in the construction of commercial and residential buildings, sport and leisure facilities, infrastructure and marine-related projects. The company currently employs a workforce of 16,000 in the Middle East, and a total of 19,000 worldwide.

Responsible for the day-to-day management of Façade Cladding Subcontractor(s), Building maintenance units (BMU) subcontractor, and interior glazing package.

Intermediator between Client and Project Management representatives, Project Consultants Team, and Subcontractors.

Responsibilities:

• Reviews and carries out the design, engineering, and documentation, provide a “specialist” input, resolves technical problems, and ensures quality, and safety of execution on projects undertaken by the team;
• Works closely with the team leader/ project leader on all technical matters relating to the project's progress;
• Directs work sequencing to expedite job delivery and minimize disruption of ongoing operations;
• Responsible for checking the quality and accuracy of my own work;
• Responsible for the production of routine letters and/or reports and other documents from standard templates;
• Undertakes liaison and coordination with other designers, including architects, and other consultants to ensure projects meet the design brief;
• Keeping up-to-date on industry and technology advances and trends; recommending changes in approach and services as appropriate
• Responsible for the detailed follow-up on the following:

  • Subcontract(s) agreement and contractual documentation (in coordination with contract’s department);

  • Planning of façade package and integration into the project master schedule;

  • Verification of BOQ and follow-up monthly invoicing and payment (in coordination with contracts and administration department)

  • Technical submittals / documentation / RFI’s

  • Procurement, fabrication, and installation

  • Quality of design, fabrication, and installation/close out of SCIs, NCRs;

  • Overall coordination (design and execution) between cladding subcontractor(s), main contractor, and several other subcontractors (main structure, MEP, fit-out), Project’s Consultants Team, Project Management Team, and Client

  • Daily, weekly and monthly progress reports

  • Lead façade package progress meetings with Client, Project Consultant and Management team, and subcontractor(s)

  • Close out of the subcontracts (as-built documentation, the final value of subcontract, disclaimer)

• Assists and/or reviews the methodology and planning activities of potential projects (local/international);

• Support in solving execution problems in Besix International projects, if required.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong people management and leadership skills;
• Proven ability to work creatively to reach solutions to complex problems;
• Hold strong interpersonal skills and can demonstrate technical leadership and mentoring;
• Ability to understand multi-disciplinary coordination issues;
• Robust project management skills;
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with a high level of understanding of industry communication protocols;
• Ability to set, monitor, and deliver on budgets;
• Flexible, accountable, organized, and result-oriented;
• Resilient aptitude to work within an international team of people with different cultural backgrounds;
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and organizational skills
• Knowledgeable of the latest developments, trends, and competitors within the glazing industry and construction marketplace.

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Civil/Structures) or Architecture;
• Ideally, a minimum of 10 years of experience in a similar position within a construction company, preferably with Main Contractors in the Middle East;
• Strong experience in Experience in facades/ curtain walling activities;
• Proficient in English Communication; French or Dutch is a plus;
• Comprehensive knowledge of façade systems and design and relevant codes and standards;
• Expert in relevant façade & structural finite element software
• Flexible to travel within the GCC

We believe our employees are key to our success, hence, we offer an inspiring working environment where our people feel rewarded & engaged. Career opportunities & training programs are offered to help you develop both personally and professionally and we offer attractive additional benefits to your monthly remuneration.