Construction Section Manager

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Not Applicable/None
Job Description:
Position Overview: Manages all on-site field construction activities
associated with the completion of a large-size program. Applies a
comprehensive knowledge of various disciplines to be used during construction,
as well as the methods and techniques to be utilized for installation.
Incumbent must become thoroughly familiar with required contractual
obligations and technical aspects of all facilities to be erected. In addition
to construction supervision, the incumbent is also responsible for field
administration, procurement, and field engineering.
Responsibilities:
* The Construction Manager will work on behalf of Parsons and the client with responsibilities including: Acts as the representative of Parsons 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 with insurance certificates and 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.
* 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.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
* Bachelor / Master in the engineering discipline from a Western University.
* Minimum ‎20 years' experience in large-scale infrastructure or city developments projects, leading up to the position of construction manager.
* Experience of major government and/or semi-government international construction sites with direct professional knowledge and management of the following: site engineering, project controls, environment, health and safety, contracts and procurement and quality.
* Experience of implementing a zero accident philosophy.
* Record of implementing continuous improvement on site and supporting capacity building / talent development in a construction environment.
* Proficiency in both Arabic & English is MUST