Construction Manager - Fit Out

Saudi Arabia  |  Permanent

Our Project Management Consultancy client has a new requirement for a well experienced Construction Manager specialising in Fit Out to join their team in Riyadh, KSA to work on new build and refurbishment projects. Successful candidates will have a proven background as a Construction Manager on large scale Fit Out projects in the GCC. Interested candidates should already be inside KSA with a transferable Iqama or prepared to enter on a visit visa with all necessary documents already attested for KSA visa processing.


This role is available for immediate joining and is a direct hire, permanent placement with our client.


Key Responsibilities:

The Construction Manager will work on behalf of the client with responsibilities including:

  • Acts as the representative with the client, subcontractors and suppliers during the project execution. Represents the client in negotiations with regulatory agencies and in public meetings.
  • Oversees establishment of the Construction Management Plan, Site Specific Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other documents as required.
  • Inspection – The selected candidate will have experience in and will be expected to supervise inspectors on assigned projects.
  • Procurement – Prepare purchase requisitions and procure items necessary for the operation of the field office.
  • Establish procedures for the administration of all field vehicles and equipment; maintain necessary status logs and reports.
  • Supervise the work of subcontractors.
  • Coordinates the drafting of requisitions, subcontract scopes of work, amendments, and task orders.
  • Review and approve subcontractor safety plans and quality control plans.
  • Ensure the subcontract files are maintained with current insurance certificates and correspondence. Monitor subcontractor expenses versus budget. Prepare draft amendments.
  • Ensure the prime contract file is maintained current correspondence.
  • Prepares and negotiates changes to the scope of work with the client and key subcontractors.
  • Works to devise and execute actions 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.
  • The Construction Manager is specifically responsible for maintaining current and timely change orders.
  • Cost Engineering – Supervise the preparation of the client's monthly construction progress report and the client's contract status report.
  • Prepare WBS, budgets and forecasts.
  • Prepare monthly safety self assessment.
  • Accounting – Supervise development of the monthly invoices; review for accuracy. Review and approve subcontractor invoices.
  • Prepare quarterly construction management reports and coordinate meetings.
  • Quality – Establish the QA/QC Plan including development of the inspection & test plan.
  • Supervise setup and accreditation of the onsite materials testing laboratory.
  • Safety – Establish safety and emergency procedures. Inspect the construction site weekly with the contractor's safety representative.


Construction Manager - Fit Out Experience:

  • Bachelor's Degree in engineering, Architecture or Construction related field
  • Minimum 6 years of experience in large scale fit out and refurbishment projects is required
  • Experience in the fit our construction of large projects in KSA and / or the wider GCC.
  • Requires a comprehensive knowledge of construction related processes, as well as industry practices
  • Requires excellent written and oral English communication skills
  • Familiarity with CAD and other PC software packages typically associated with Construction management
  • Proven ability to perform in a lead capacity on a program.


Interested candidates are invited to share their up to date CV and details directly to jobs@j10consulting.ae for further review and process


Date Posted: 18 Aug 2022

Status: Filled