Project Supervisor
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About the Role
Aviagen is seeking a Project Supervisor to join their project team in Riyadh for the construction of a new world-class poultry operation. The role involves day-to-day on-site supervision of construction activities, ensuring compliance with designs, specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements.
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Responsibilities
- Supervise and monitor the daily activities of contractors and subcontractors, ensuring compliance with approved designs, technical specifications, contractual requirements, and project standards
- Conduct routine site inspections and quality audits, documenting findings and following up on corrective actions where required
- Serve as the primary on site liaison between contractors, suppliers, consultants, and the wider project management team
- Track construction progress against project schedules and promptly escalate any delays, risks, or deviations
- Support the implementation of corrective actions related to schedule, quality, safety, or cost performance
- Assist with the review, verification, and acceptance of completed construction works and milestone achievements
- Monitor the implementation of approved design changes and ensure all modifications are executed correctly on site
- Maintain accurate site documentation, including daily reports, inspection records, photographic evidence, and progress updates
- Ensure compliance with all applicable local regulations, building codes, permit requirements, and safety standards
- Participate in site coordination meetings, safety briefings, audits, and project reviews
- Provide accurate field information to support weekly and monthly project reporting
- Promote a strong safety culture and ensure contractors adhere to established HSE requirements at all times
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline (or equivalent relevant experience)
- Minimum of 8 years' experience in construction supervision, site management, or project execution
- Proven experience overseeing industrial, infrastructure, agricultural, or large scale construction projects
- Strong understanding of construction methodologies, quality assurance processes, and health and safety standards
- Experience working with contractors and suppliers within the Saudi Arabian market
- Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work independently in a fast paced site environment and make sound decisions under pressure
- Fluent in both English and Arabic
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Job Description Summary
- Aviagen is establishing a new world class operation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), comprising farms, a hatchery, a feed mill, a laboratory, and a decontamination facility across multiple locations.
- To support the successful delivery of this ambitious project, Aviagen has partnered with GPP, a specialist consulting firm.
- We are seeking an experienced Project Supervisor to join the project team and work closely with both GPP and Aviagen stakeholders throughout the construction phase.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and monitor the daily activities of contractors and subcontractors, ensuring compliance with approved designs, technical specifications, contractual requirements, and project standards.
- Conduct routine site inspections and quality audits, documenting findings and following up on corrective actions where required.
- Serve as the primary on site liaison between contractors, suppliers, consultants, and the wider project management team.
- Track construction progress against project schedules and promptly escalate any delays, risks, or deviations.
- Support the implementation of corrective actions related to schedule, quality, safety, or cost performance.
- Assist with the review, verification, and acceptance of completed construction works and milestone achievements.
- Monitor the implementation of approved design changes and ensure all modifications are executed correctly on site.
- Maintain accurate site documentation, including daily reports, inspection records, photographic evidence, and progress updates.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable local regulations, building codes, permit requirements, and safety standards.
- Participate in site coordination meetings, safety briefings, audits, and project reviews.
- Provide accurate field information to support weekly and monthly project reporting.
- Promote a strong safety culture and ensure contractors adhere to established HSE requirements at all times.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline (or equivalent relevant experience).
- Minimum of 8 years' experience in construction supervision, site management, or project execution.
- Proven experience overseeing industrial, infrastructure, agricultural, or large scale construction projects.
- Strong understanding of construction methodologies, quality assurance processes, and health and safety standards.
- Experience working with contractors and suppliers within the Saudi Arabian market.
- Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work independently in a fast paced site environment and make sound decisions under pressure.
- Fluent in both English and Arabic.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in poultry, agribusiness, food production, or industrial facility construction projects.
- Knowledge of KSA construction regulations, permitting processes, and local standards.
- Familiarity with project management and reporting tools such as MS Project, SharePoint, or similar platforms.
What We Offer
- This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in the development of a flagship poultry operation in Saudi Arabia and contribute to one of the most significant investments in the region.
- You will work alongside international experts and gain exposure to large scale, technically complex agricultural and industrial construction projects.
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