Deputy Construction Manager

Requisition ID: ‎248059
Requisition Posting End Date: ‎01/‎18/‎2022
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deliver.

Project Information:
Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) is a national holding company owned
‎100% by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), a sovereign wealth fund owned by the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). SAMI was established in May ‎2017 to develop the
military industrial infrastructure necessary to help the Saudi Vision ‎2030 aim
of localizing military spending to at least ‎50% by the end of the decade. It
commenced operations in January ‎2018. SAMI is working with numerous Original
Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and local contractors to establish the military
industrial infrastructure across the Kingdom. It is organized into ‎5
Divisions: Aeronautics, Defense Electronics, Land Systems, Weapons & Missiles
and Emerging Technologies; Naval interests are covered within the Weapons &
Missiles portfolio. Bechtel was contracted in August ‎2020 to provide a
Facility Management Team (FMT) to develop and implement a Facility Masterplan
to help align SAMI`s programs. This has led to the opportunity to provide a
Project Management/Construction Management (PM/CM) team (approximately ‎90
strong) to manage the design and construction of a major military industrial
facility near Riyadh over the next ‎3-‎4 years.

Job Overview:
This position is for a Deputy Construction Manager who will provide support in
the RFPs preparation, document development, proposal evaluation, Safety and
constructability 3D design model Review, construction management team
selection and will provide oversight to the Design and build contractor and
the Early Work unit rate construction contractor. The successful candidate
must have strong organizational and teamwork skills, proven problem-solving
abilities, can-do attitude and be a team leader.

Position Responsibilities
* Develop and review construction portion of scope of work, specification, contract, bid evaluation, execution plan
* Review contract drawings and specifications (including RFPs) for constructability and conformance to existing field conditions.
* Provide technical guidance in the development of site mobilization and other construction management plans
* Participate in pre-award meetings, as appropriate.
* Attend post-award contract meetings, such as post-award kickoff meetings, preconstruction conferences, informal or formal partnering meetings, schedule acceptance meeting, design review meetings, weekly progress meetings, etc.
* Overseeing the construction schedules, methods, manning charts, material & equipment, and services requirements necessary.
* Review contractor's submittals for conformance with the requirements of the contract drawings and specifications.
* Provide technical support to the acquisition team for claims/disputes/terminations processing, negotiation, and resolution.
* Perform and participate in remote 3D model design reviews as necessary with multiple design offices,
* Assist with construction quality assurance. Witnesses' acceptance testing of the various systems and structures as required.
* Evaluation and notification of any significant event or technical deficiency associated with subcontractor performance.
* Perform reviews on solicitation packages. Perform technical analysis on contractor cost proposals and assist in developing recommended negotiation positions.
* Provide technical and administrative direction to subordinate, field staff and others, as assigned.
* Responsible for field construction operations.
* Monitors the activities of subcontractors to ensure compliance with specifications and schedules.
* Responsible for the implementation of corporate/project policies, procedures, and instructions within assigned operations.
* Ensures the Zero Accident Philosophy is incorporated into every aspect of construction operation. Actively participates in scheduled safety meetings.
* Prepare and assess post award cost estimates.
* Perform technical analysis on contractor cost proposals.

Basic Qualifications:
* Relevant Engineering degree or equivalent, from an accredited university, with at least ‎15 years of relevant experience.

Minimum Qualifications:
* Proficiency in Microsoft office programs
* Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
* Experience in Writing scope of work, execution plan and reports
* Knowledge of all phases of construction operations relating to field activities of engineering disciplines, construction technologies and jobsite management.
* Thorough knowledge of Bechtel's Zero Accident Philosophy.
* Knowledge of the Project ES&H Handbook, the Supervisors ES&H Manual, the Project Safety Management Plan and the Bechtel Core Processes.
* Thorough knowledge of the Bechtel Quality Policies.
* Must be able to complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
* Must be able to obtain and maintain a Saudi Visa.

Preferred Qualifications:
* Prior work experience in execution center environment and demonstrated flexibility in work assignments.
* Expertise in manufacturing or industrial plan setting and construction
* Knowledge of International Building code (IBC), and Saudi Building/Mechanical Code (SBC ‎201/‎501)
* Previous experience working in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia or the Middle East.
* Experience in facilities handling explosives/propellants
* Experience with an Electronic Document management system (ACONEX or similar)
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Bechtel is one of the most respected global engineering, construction,
and project management companies. Together with our customers, we deliver
landmark projects that foster long-term progress and economic growth. Since
‎1898, we 've completed more than ‎25,000 extraordinary projects across ‎160
countries on all seven continents. We operate through four global businesses:
Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; and Mining &
Metals. Our company and our culture are built on more than a century of
leadership and a relentless adherence to our values, the core of which are
safety, quality, ethics, and integrity. These values are what we believe, what
we expect, what we deliver, and what we live.
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