Construction Manager at Alinta Tech Solutions

A construction company specializing in water treatment plants, water retaining structures, bulk earthworks, pipelines, roads, and infrastructure projects is seeking a Construction Engineer for a project-based contract. The successful candidate will report directly to the Project Manager and Project Director as needed and will be required to be on-site full-time. Responsibilities include direct oversight of construction works to ensure high standards of quality and safety as mandated by the client.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure all work is performed according to approved manuals and procedures.
• Ensure the project is constructed and documented per contract documents and best engineering practices.
• Provide technical support to the Project Director, managing project cost/change controls, budgets, and accounting records.
• Perform change order estimating and assist the Project Manager in negotiations.
• Coordinate and monitor schedules to ensure compliance with codes, timelines, costs, quality assurance, safety, and environmental standards.
• Manage and review contractors’ construction schedules.
• Review weekly and monthly reports on project status, costs, and potential changes.
• Report project status to management.
• Attend progress and quality client meetings as required.
• Lead safety initiatives through example, words, and compliance.
• Oversee construction quality assurance.
• Make sound and accurate judgments based on available information.
• Supervise on-site construction and installation of civil works.
• Monitor civil subcontractors to ensure technical, quality, and compliance standards are met.
• Ensure civil works comply with contractual obligations.
• Detect and resolve potential quality issues in coordination with the Site Manager.
• Create reports to monitor civil activities against project schedules using daily and weekly plans, logs, and reports.
• Assist on-site construction teams with technical or engineering issues related to civil disciplines.
• Assess and determine actual progress on-site based on the approved schedule.
• Manage all safety-related construction activities, formally record non-conformance, and attend relevant safety meetings.
• Maintain a conscientious attitude towards controlling job costs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering preferred.
• Additional degree or diploma in Construction Management is advantageous.
• 12-15 years of project construction and engineering experience required.
• Professional Engineer registration with recognized professional bodies.
• Registration with a Project and Construction Management Professional body as a Professional Contracts Manager.
• Working knowledge of Build Smart and CCS.
• Familiarity with JBCC, GCC, FIDIC, and NEC forms of contract.
• Experience with large infrastructure construction sites and mega multi-year projects.
• Understanding of construction and engineering processes and industry practices.
• Knowledge of the roles and interdependencies between contractors, designers, owners, and construction managers.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and project management software.

COMPETENCIES

• Tact and diplomacy.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Proficiency in reading and comprehending technical drawings and blueprints.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results and take initiative.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Open-minded approach to queries and tasks.
• Diligence and great attention to detail.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.

Benefits