Construction Manager - Roads and Infrastructure

Responsibilities

Oversees establishment of the Construction Management Plan, Site Specific Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other documents as required. Works to devise and executes action plans to rectify potential cost overruns or delays, or to accommodate significant changes to the scope of work; advises the client and company management of any such changes.

Acts as the contractor's representative with the client, subcontractors, and suppliers during the project execution.

Procurement

1. Prepares purchase requisitions and procures items necessary for the operation of the field office.
2. Establishes procedures for the administration of all field vehicles and equipment; maintains necessary status logs and reports.
3. Coordinates the drafting of requisitions, subcontract scopes of work, amendments, and task orders.
4. Monitors contractor's expenses versus budget. Prepares draft amendments if required.
5. Manages current and timely change orders.

Cost Engineering

1. Supervises the preparation of the contractors' monthly construction progress report and the contract status report.
2. Prepares WBS, budgets, and forecasts.
3. Supervises development of the monthly invoices, reviews for accuracy.
4. Reviews and approves subcontractor invoices.
5. Prepares quarterly construction management reports and coordinates meetings.
6. Inspects the construction site weekly with the subcontractor's safety representatives.

Qualifications

1. 12 years total experience in Roads and Infrastructure Projects.
2. 3 years in a similar position within the UAE.
3. Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
4. Project Management skills.