Manager - Construction

Company: Coastal Contracting Company

Job Description

Key responsibilities

Strategic Contribution

• Assist with the planning and execution of construction related plans and targets and execute the strategic agenda of the Construction function to deliver Coastal Contracting Company vision and mission.
• Ensure that the overall construction strategy / plan is executed at site and monitor the performance and execution of those plans in order to achieve functional objectives and deliver the company’s overall strategy.

Leadership

• Coordinate the various Sub-contractors to ensure that all work is carried out safely and efficiently, in line with the strategic Construction Management plans, policies and procedures.
• Manage the Sub-contractors by setting priorities and objectives, managing performance, and providing ongoing feedback, advice and direction to ensure the contractor meets their contractual, legal, moral and other established obligations.
• Serve as a role model to ensure Coastal Contracting Company (and other’s) employees’ awareness and commitment to Coastal Contracting Company vision, mission, values, fundamentals and corporate strategy to establish a highly engaged and motivated human resources, and continuously improve performance.

Budget

Operational

• Plan, schedule, and execute landscape construction projects (hardscapes and softscapes) on time and within budget.
• Monitor site work, interpret blueprints/technical drawings, and ensure quality standards.
• Lead, mentor, and schedule field crews, subcontractors, and manage supplier relationships.
• Make sure that work is executed as per drawings, specifications, plans and other contractual requirements.
• Ensure that all the materials used, and that work executed is in line with the contract requirements.
• Conduct daily site visits and report to the contractor about issues concerning work execution to fix them.
• Ensure that all safety and environmental planning is in place and that necessary measures are taken in order to avoid any accidents or incidents.

Manpower Management

• Lead any reporting Coastal Contracting Company employees on-site, providing advice and guidance as appropriate.
• Coordinate with the sub-contractor to ensure provision of adequate resources through an efficient workforce plan aligned with the construction phases and work priorities to achieve safe and successful project delivery.
• Proactively estimate and forecast required resources, based on the upcoming construction phase, number and qualification of the workforce needed to avoid manpower shortage.

Policies & Procedures

• Follow all relevant functional policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and instructions to ensure that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
• Assist in the preparation of accurate and timely functional MIS statements and reports to meet corporate and functional requirements, policies, and standards.

Health, Safety, Environment & Quality (HSEQ)

Continuous Improvement

Working Relationships

Position Requirements

• Qualification and Experience:
• The successful candidate will ideally have a background and experience in either working for a Tier 1 contracting company.
• Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture, Construction Management, or a related field is preferred, though equivalent experience is often accepted.
• Ideally you will have worked on major landscape projects for mixed-use development, residential, hospitality, major villa project.
• Minimum of 12 - 15years’ experience in the construction industry handling all site operations working on major projects in the region.
• Strong understanding of hardscaping techniques, site layout, grading, drainage, plant material, and equipment operation.
• Experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and project management software.

Skills

• Ability to work in various outdoor weather conditions and on-site, which may involve walking, standing, and lifting materials.
• Ability to successfully manage a process and understand what is required by a PM to get a project delivered, dealing with all external construction processes and internal/external stakeholder management.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in using maintenance management software and other relevant tools.
• *“In line with our commitment to national development and empowering local talent, this opportunity is open for Saudi Nationals as part of broader localization initiatives.”*