Construction Manager
About the Role
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
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Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Minimum 15 years of total experience in construction management.
- Minimum 8 years in a Consultant / PMC / PMCM environment.
- Immediate availability or short notice period.
- Proven experience as Construction Manager, Senior Construction Manager, or similar leadership role.
- Strong experience delivering large-scale infrastructure, public realm, mixed-use, transportation, urban development, or giga projects.
- Extensive experience managing contractors on behalf of the client.
- Strong knowledge of construction supervision, QA/QC, HSE, contract administration, and stakeholder management.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Previous GCC experience is essential.
- Saudi Arabia and Riyadh project experience highly preferred.
- Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. With us, you can. Apply today.
- Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.
- Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
- With us, you can. Apply today.
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee all site construction activities within the assigned project scope.
- Monitor contractor performance against approved schedules, quality standards, and contractual requirements.
- Drive construction progress and proactively resolve site issues affecting delivery.
- Coordinate with project stakeholders, consultants, contractors, authorities, and client representatives.
- Review and monitor construction methodologies, logistics plans, recovery plans, and sequencing strategies.
- Chair site progress meetings and provide accurate reporting on project performance.
- Ensure compliance with project specifications, approved drawings, permits, and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor implementation of HSE requirements and project quality standards.
- Review contractor resource deployment and recommend corrective actions where necessary.
- Manage inspections, testing, commissioning, handover, and close-out activities.
- Support commercial and contract teams regarding claims, variations, delays, and risk mitigation measures.
- Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies to maintain delivery targets.
Preferred Qualifications
- Saudi Arabia and Riyadh project experience highly preferred.
About WSP
WSP is a global professional services firm headquartered in Montréal, providing engineering, advisory, and science-based expertise. It serves clients across transportation and infrastructure, property and buildings, earth and environment, energy, water, and other sectors.
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