Construction Manager

Role Overview

Employment and Workplace

• The position is full-time and site-based, with work performed in person at the project site.
• The role requires at least 10 years of relevant E&I construction experience.

Construction Leadership

• Lead and manage all electrical and instrumentation construction activities at site.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise E&I construction works from mobilization through completion and handover.
• Manage construction teams, subcontractors, supervisors, technicians, and site personnel.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Project Management, QA/QC, HSE, and Commissioning teams.

Technical Execution

• Review and implement approved drawings, specifications, method statements, ITPs, and project procedures.
• Coordinate installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Oversee cable laying, cable termination, equipment installation, earthing, lighting, power distribution, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Identify construction issues, technical constraints, and site interfaces and coordinate timely resolutions.

Progress and Resources

• Monitor daily progress and ensure construction activities meet project schedules and milestones.
• Ensure materials, manpower, tools, and equipment are available as required.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and compliance with contractual and technical requirements.
• Conduct site inspections and progress meetings, monitor productivity, and take corrective actions.

Quality, HSE, and Handover

• Ensure E&I works comply with approved drawings, project specifications, applicable codes, standards, and HSE requirements.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, documentation, and punch-list clearance with QA/QC.
• Support pre-commissioning, commissioning, testing, and project handover activities.
• Ensure completion of as-built documentation and construction records.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, or a related discipline.
• At least 10 years of relevant E&I construction experience.
• Proven experience as a Construction Manager or E&I Construction Manager on site.
• Strong knowledge of electrical and instrumentation installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Experience managing subcontractors and multidisciplinary construction teams.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, method statements, and technical documents.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in large-scale EPC, oil and gas, petrochemical, industrial, infrastructure, or energy projects is preferred.
• Experience with international clients and consultants is preferred.
• Relevant professional certifications are advantageous.
• Experience with Primavera P6 and previous GCC site-based experience are advantageous.