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We are seeking an experienced and visionary Senior Construction Manager with substantial building and infrastructure sector experience to lead large-scale construction projects from inception through commissioning. The ideal candidate will bring a detail-oriented approach, innovative problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to delivering projects on time and within budget whilst maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.

Design Phase Services

• Support development of project requirements and conduct constructability reviews, identifying risks to project cost and schedule
• Assist in identifying long-lead items and participate in value engineering efforts to optimise project outcomes
• Review design and construction drawings for compliance with project requirements and sector-specific standards
• Participate in risk identification and mitigation planning, and develop baseline schedules with regular progress updates
• Participate in criticality assessments to identify critical design and construction aspects requiring oversight

Construction Phase Services

• Lead and coordinate the site project team under client direction, providing oversight of the general contractor and key subcontractors
• Attend construction status meetings and coordinate with owners, architects, and contractors to address project-specific issues
• Review construction progress and schedule alignment with actual field production, coordinating with cost and scheduling representatives for reporting
• Support observation, issue tracking, and punch-list coordination with architects and engineers
• Oversee in-process and final inspections, testing activities, and ensure project documentation is properly maintained

Stakeholder Coordination & Management

• Liaise effectively with external vendors, architects, engineers, suppliers, and general contractors
• Interface with local authorities on site development, utility tie-ins, and permitting issues
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with all project team members, fostering collaboration across disciplines
• Communicate project status, risks, and solutions with clarity and professionalism to all stakeholders

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, standards, and infrastructure-specific regulations
• Demonstrate strong working knowledge of safety in design and health and safety regulations for construction sites
• Review product data submittals and requests for information in coordination with technical reviewers
• Maintain SOX control responsibilities where applicable

Required Experience

• Minimum 20 years of comprehensive project management and on-site delivery experience across complex, large-scale projects
• Minimum 5 years of mandatory experience in the GCC region, including Qatar or similar international markets
• Proven track record managing large-scale, ground-up projects from inception through completion
• Strong background in budget management, cost control, and schedule management
• Demonstrated expertise in feasibility assessments, risk identification, and vendor coordination
• In-depth knowledge of project delivery methodologies, health and safety regulations, and regulatory compliance requirements specific to GCC jurisdictions

Required Skills

• Exceptional leadership and team coordination abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with stakeholder-facing capability
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with ability to inject value and create innovative solutions
• Proficient to expert-level experience with Microsoft Office tools (MS Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Contract management, negotiation, and conflict resolution abilities
• Ability to work efficiently in fast-paced, dynamic environments

Required Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience
• Relevant health and safety certification recognized in the GCC region

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Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: 

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It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. 

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.