ewi recruitment Looking for Construction Director – NEOM, Saudi Arabia at Saudi , Makkah Region Full Time

The leading infrastructure recruitment specialist are seeking a Construction Director to join the construction management team on the Neom Project in Saudi Arabia.

The project is rapidly developing with over 2,800 employees from 86 countries already living and working on-site, it is already laying the foundations of being the new economic model for the country.

The contractor ewi recruitment are working with, act as a market leader with many award winning iconic projects. As a business they have completed over 300 road and railway projects, specialising in complex infrastructure projects.

Job Role / Responsibilities

The job role will be work in the field of Construction Director.

• To oversee, manage and lead the project staff in planning, directing and controlling the construction activities, to ensure that the project is completed to meet targets on HSE, program, budget, environment, community and quality and the enhancement of project profitability
• To provide the construction site and the construction team with an effective management and leadership
• To meet contractual requirements and project site targets about different functions, including Safety, Human Resources, Quality, Community, Environment & Sustainability, Design and Subcontractor Management
• To ensure that the construction activities are carried out in compliance with timeline, cost and quality
• To build and maintain a relationship with the relevant client representatives to ensure a positive business relationship
• To provide the Design team with construction input, to ensure constructability and budget requirements are met
• To ensure that the project is properly planned and financed and, in case of over budget, to implement the actions required to keep the project in the budget by respecting quality targets
• To conduct regular site inspections to ensure that the project goals are met
• To motivate and develop all the site personnel

Location

The role will be based on Neom, Saudi Arabia.

Requirements

• Minimum 20 years’ experience
• Previous experience in Saudi Arabia and/or in remote sites is preferable
• University degree in Engineering
• Previous experience in precast production coordination is preferable
• Demonstrated experience in the overall management of major infrastructure projects of similar size, type and complexity
• Expert both on tunneling and civil works
• Demonstrated experience in meeting Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental targets
• Strong communication skills
• Flexibility & analysis/problem solving skills to cope with the challenging environment
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail
• Stress management
• Advanced negotiation skills
• Full command of the English language; knowledge of Arabic is a plus

ewi is an international consultancy focused on the search & selection of the World’s leading engineering and construction professionals. We specialise in recruiting expats and local experts for major infrastructure and build projects across the globe.

For more information on any international rail assignments please contact Rosie at ewi recruitment at r.seddon(at)ewi-group.com

ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy