Director of Construction

3 weeks ago

England, UK, United Kingdom Digby Morris Executive Search & Talent Acquisition Full time

Saudi Arabia – Developer

Ref: DM/152645


Director of Construction Management


Location: On-site (with potential travel as needed)


This is an exciting an well compensated position to join one of the largest Real Estate Developers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia working on a program of works valued in the high $Billions. Client will be conducting in-person interviews for short listed candidates in the UK in mid-July.


Job Purpose


Lead the program-level Construction Management (CM) function to achieve the client's vision and goals by planning, developing, and building an effective CM team; providing leadership to employees; overseeing the successful delivery of the client's CM scope for various projects; ensuring project execution is professionally managed by selected contractors; and monitoring project delivery and contractor performance against established criteria for Time, Cost, Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental Management.


Job Responsibilities


Strategic Contribution:

- Implement the annual business plan and targets, aligning with the strategic agenda of the Construction function to deliver the client's vision and mission.

- Translate strategy into operational business plans for the Construction function and monitor performance and execution to achieve functional objectives.


Leadership:

- Direct the construction team’s activities to ensure efficient work aligned with strategic project management plans, policies, and procedures.

- Build and lead a motivated, competent team by setting priorities and objectives, managing performance, and providing feedback and coaching.

- Serve as a role model to ensure employees’ commitment to the client's vision, mission, values, and corporate strategy, fostering a highly engaged workforce.


Budget:

- Implement safe and efficient construction methods, manage changes, and ensure timely reporting of costs and performance, identifying opportunities for improvement throughout the construction process.


People Management:

- Define workforce requirements based on upcoming construction phases to ensure on-time delivery and avoid shortages. Lead in identifying, selecting, and recruiting CM resources.

- Establish and communicate areas of responsibility, ensuring coordination between Health and Safety, Construction, and other on-site teams, fostering a collaborative culture.

- Monitor performance, providing continuous feedback and development opportunities through mentoring and coaching.


Job Responsibilities - Functional


Construction Planning:

- Support the development of RFPs, contracts, tender documents, and metrics.

- Develop with the contractor their Construction Management Plans for safe, successful, and coordinated work delivery. Monitor progress and implement corrective actions where necessary.

- Lead meetings on all construction aspects, including logistics, interface management, and Health, Safety, and Environmental issues. Ensure compliance with contract documents and project requirements.

- Assist in project meetings, providing recommendations, discussing site issues, and generating solutions to ensure work efficiency and on-time delivery.

- Provide constructability and materiality advice during the design phase to ensure safety, environmental, time, quality, and logistical considerations are addressed.


Construction Execution:

- Direct the construction phase from planning to handover, ensuring compliance with contractual and overall project requirements.

- Oversee daily operations on-site, providing leadership to ensure effective supervision, monitoring, and control of work quality.

- Oversee site inspections, record comments, and provide guidance to ensure work aligns with specifications, schedules, and resource allocation.

- Direct meetings with contractors to discuss work execution, materials, equipment, installation, and testing, ensuring high-quality finishes.

- Identify and manage project risks, including those presented by contractors, consultants, material quality, and sourcing issues, implementing risk avoidance, mitigation, or sharing measures.


Job Responsibilities - Organizational


Policies, Systems, Processes, Procedures, Standards, and Reports:

- Follow all relevant policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and instructions to ensure controlled and consistent work.

- Assist in preparing accurate and timely functional MIS statements and reports to meet corporate and functional requirements.


Safety, Quality, and Environment:

- Apply safety, quality, and environmental management policies, procedures, and controls to ensure employee safety, legislative compliance, high-quality delivery, and responsible environmental practices.


Continuous Improvement:

- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in the department's systems, processes, and practices, considering international best practices, business process improvement, cost reduction, and productivity enhancement.


Job Requirements


Qualification & Experience:

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent is preferred although consideration will be given to non graduates subject to professional qualifications and overall experience

- PMP (Preferred).

- Minimum of 20-25 years of experience in a similar position, with at least the last 4 years in a lead role overseeing a major project in the UK or globally from start to finish. Hospitality or major buildings program experience is a must.


This is a site-based role.


Skills:

- Leadership

- Time Management

- Team Building

- Project and Construction Management



Position attracts a generous raft of benefits including significant tax-free salary, housing & car allowances, business class flights, school fees, medical, and bonus.

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