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Construction Manager

OHC | العمر القابضة · Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead and oversee the execution of multiple construction projects, with a strong focus on on-site operations, technical quality, subcontractor management, and engineering team leadership.The Construction Manager will be responsible for managing the company's site engineers and ensuring that all subcontractors execute their works in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, contracts, quality standards, and project schedules.This is a field-based role and requires a highly technical and hands-on construction professional who is capable of identifying execution issues, coordinating different trades, resolving technical problems, and driving projects toward successful completion.Key responsibilities include managing site engineering teams, supervising subcontractors across all disciplines, coordinating civil, architectural and MEP works, monitoring construction progress, reviewing workmanship quality, resolving site conflicts, controlling sequencing between trades, monitoring material requirements, and ensuring that works are properly completed before inspection and handover.The Construction Manager will also conduct regular site inspections, lead site coordination meetings, monitor subcontractor performance, identify delays and risks, implement recovery actions when required, and provide management with clear progress updates and recommendations.RequirementsBachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related engineering disciplineMinimum 10 years of relevant construction experience, preferably with a main contractor or general contracting companyProven experience managing multiple subcontractors across different construction disciplinesStrong technical knowledge of civil, architectural, finishing and MEP coordination worksExcellent understanding of construction sequencing, site execution methods, drawings, specifications and quality standardsStrong experience in building and residential construction projectsProven ability to manage and lead engineers, site supervisors and subcontractorsStrong problem-solving and decision-making skills on siteAbility to identify construction defects and technical issues before works are concealed or handed overStrong knowledge of project schedules, progress monitoring and recovery planningExperience reviewing subcontractor progress and completed works prior to payment certificationStrong communication, leadership and coordination skillsMust be comfortable working primarily on construction sites rather than in an office-based rolePrevious experience in Saudi Arabia or the GCC is preferredArabic and English communication skills are preferredPreferred candidate profile: A hands-on construction professional with strong technical capability and equally strong leadership skills, preferably someone who has worked for a Main Contractor / General Contractor and has directly managed engineers and multiple specialized subcontractors.