Construction Manager
Role: Construction Manager
Reports to: Project Director
Location: UAE
Our client is a leading renewable energy company specializing in developing, owning, and operating utility-scale renewable energy projects across Africa and the Middle East, with a strong focus on solar, wind, and battery energy storage solutions.
About the role
Own the end-to-end engineering, construction, installation, and commissioning of a utility-scale asset through Commercial Operation Date (COD)—delivering Zero Harm, on schedule, within budget, and to the required quality/specification. Prepare a structured handover to Operations/Asset Management.
Key Responsibilities
HSE Leadership
- Champion project Health & Safety standards and culture; drive site compliance to achieve Zero Harm.
Construction Management
- Lead constructability reviews and incorporate construction/logistics constraints into the Project Execution Plan and schedule.
- Oversee quality control and inspection & test plans (ITPs), ensuring checks are completed before works are covered.
- Plan workforce mobilization (including visas and site administration) and supervise day-to-day site activities to deliver to budget, schedule, quality, and specifications.
- Coordinate all construction/installation-related contracts/packages (e.g., EPCI, temporary works, base camp, services) from technical, contractual, and commercial perspectives.
Risk & Resources
- Maintain a live risk register for construction and commissioning phases and ensure mitigations are tracked to closure.
- Align resource plans and site logistics (plant, tools, laydown, cranes, access) to project needs and milestones.
Interfaces, Stakeholders & Reporting
- Manage interfaces between multiple packages (segregated work areas, logistics synergies, physical tie-ins).
- Act as primary site interface with contractors, consultants, vendors, clients, and authorities.
- Prepare weekly/monthly reports, progress photos, dashboards and escalate blockers per project procedures.
Compliance & QHSE Systems
- Adhere to information security and QHSE policies; support audits, inductions, incident reporting, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction/Science (Master's an advantage).
Experience
- 6–8+ years in construction management with an EPC or developer/owner's team on large, complex energy/utility projects; international/regional experience preferred.
Skills & Competencies
- Working knowledge of renewable and conventional energy project delivery; utility/business acumen.
- Strong grasp of subcontracts, insurance, permitting, scheduling, and contract administration; familiarity with project finance/budgeting interfaces.
- Proven leadership in complex, multi-disciplinary teams; negotiation and influence skills with contractors and stakeholders.
- Excellent communication in English (Arabic a plus).
- Core competencies: Building Relationships, Driving Performance, Resilience & Agility, Creativity & Innovation, Impact & Influence, Strategic Mindset, Leading Others.
Location & Work Conditions
- Site-based with regular field presence; regional travel as required.
- May involve shift/rotation aligned to construction milestones.
Success Metrics
- HSE KPIs (TRIR/LTI-free delivery).
- Schedule adherence and milestone achievement.
- Cost & change control, including disciplined variation management.
- Quality/ITP closure and readiness for handover/COD.