Construction Manager

 

JOB DESCRIPTION: Site Manager

Objective: To describe the role’s areas of responsibilities, interfaces and competency requirements.

 

 

1. POSITION DETAILS

Job title

Site Manager

Department and BU

Construction – Execution

Level of position

5

Title of Line Manager

Project Manager

 

1. MAIN PURPOSE

 

Responsible for overseeing all day-to-day construction activities, implement high on-site quality standards, ensure all personnel and contractors maintain high HSE standards, and monitor & report progress. Anticipate and lead the team reaction to challenging site conditions (like extreme heat and windy dust storms) during key construction activities.

 

Main point of contact with the Contractors at site, responsible to lead daily and weekly meetings, coordinate the sequence of the construction activities with the support of supervisors. Accountable for all balance of plant site construction activities.

 

 

1. CORE RESPONSABILITIES

 

1. Manage the following key project disciplines at site in close cooperation with the local project manager, Health and Safety, Environmental management, logistics and warehouse, Quality Control, Document control of all quality documentation, Progress measurement of site activities and Community Liaison (Grievances); ensure the project is being executed within the contractual requirements and proactively assist the Construction Team

 

1. Ensure that basic services at site as security, control of entrance at site, office facilities (supply of electricity, water, cleaning, basic office material), vehicles; keep control of the budget related

 

1. Manage Company’s on site teams, responsible to plan and coordinate Company resources at site, control extra hours, rotations, commuting (daily to site / rotation), take actions on deviation of conduct, performance evaluation reviews.

 

1. Main point of contact with the Contractors at site, responsible to lead daily and weekly meetings, coordinate the sequence of the construction activities with the support of supervisors

 

1. Compile daily and weekly Construction reports based on on-site observations

 

1. Lead and Engage daily with the Company construction managers and supervisors in terms of progress, risks and quality of work

 

1. Evaluate construction progress reporting (from sub-contractors) daily and the validity thereof

 

1. Represent the company (as EPC) in Community meetings together with local Project Manager as part of stakeholder engagement commitments as requested supporting the CLO, Unions, Local Police, Schools, Environmental and governmental related audits at site

 

1. Review invoices and Variation Order claims, support Project Manager on the evaluation and approval process

 

1. Organize and host visits at site, including support with the logistics to arrive at site safely, prepare agenda and person from Company team to follow the visitor during the stay at site

 

1. Support Supervisors to review contractor method statements and procedures, technical assessments/investigations, due diligence studies and designs

 

1. Manage close out phase at site, contractor’s demobilization, onboarding of O&M team and handover of activities

 

 

 

1. IF APPLICABLE - SPECIFIC RESPONSABILITIES IN REGION OR COUNTRY SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITES

 

A role should mainly have the same generic responsibilities regardless of which country it sits in. IF APPLICABLE: Describe specific local responsibilities for this role, mention which region or country. Local tasks and goals should be recorded and updated in our performance development system (People) and not be part of the Job Description.

 

 

 

1. CRITICAL INTERFACES

Project Direct Report:

• Local Project Manager / Project Manager

Matrix Organization Report:

• Senior Project Manager

Key Stakeholders under Matrix Organization:

• Operations Management

Key Stakeholders inside Company Project Organization:

• HV Construction/Package Manager
• Local HR Manager
• Asset / Finance Manager

Key Stakeholders in country outside Company

• Local community
• Local governmental stakeholders (Police, Major, Unions, Engineering Construction Regulatory Entities …)
• Contractors (BOP, HV, logistics, Installation)
• Suppliers of WTG

 

 

 

 

1. 
   CRITICAL QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

6.1 Qualifications

Education:

Min:

Degree or Diploma in Construction Management/ Quantity Surveying

Good technical knowledge

An excellent knowledge of MS Office

Desirable:

Degree in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Specialization in Wind and/or renewables

Project Management Education

 

Experience:

Min:

15 years working experience in a construction project environment – supervisory/management role

This includes the following:

Management of all construction aspects, electrical, mechanical and civil engineering works

Staff management, time management, cost management, quality management and production management expertise

5 years working with EPC projects

Ideal:

10 years management of renewable energy construction

Thorough knowledge of Reinforced concrete and steel works

Language:

Fluent both written and spoken in Arabic

Fluent both written and spoken in English

 

Others:

Driver license

 

1. Technical competencies and skills

• Independent and self-dependent working
• Analytical thinking
• Clear ability to plan, delegate and coordinate tasks to all subordinates on the construction project
• Motivate, develop and direct people as they work and identifying the best people for the job
• Proactive and initiative-taking
• Ability to communicate clearly in a professional and business manner to various parties
• Ability to compile reports and submit to management in a structured and professional manner
• Conflict management
• Good at building relationships and trust, good judgement skills and high integrity
• High social and intercultural competence
• Speak and write English fluently. Other language skills are an advantage
• Good report writing skills

1. IF APPLICABLE: Specific technical competencies in region or country

A role should mainly have the same generic critical competencies regardless of which country it sits in. IF APPLICABLE: Use the specific responsibilities in region or country described above as guidance. Max 3 additional critical competencies in region or country.

• Critical local competency

1. Behavioural competencies – APPLICABLE FOR ALL, DO NOT CHANGE

Our company Values and Leadership values are mapped to behavioural competencies that are generic and required for all roles.

 

• Predictable:demonstrate clear communication and listening skills, shares information in an open and honest way
• Driving results: demonstrate determination, pro-activeness, can prioritise and work independently
• Changemaker: demonstrate entrepreneurship, can challenge, take initiates and adjust
• Working together: demonstrate teamwork, shares responsibilities, can compromise

 

For roles with people manager responsibilities, competencies strengthening our Leadership values are required:

• Demonstrate: i) passion for leadership and skills to develop and coach others; ii) strong feedback and influencing skills to provide direction; iii) solid business and market understanding; iv) leadership within Compliance and HSSE.

 

Behavioural and organisational competencies required for all – depth of knowledge depends on role - are:

• Cultural awareness and communication: understand and adjust behaviour and communication according to different national cultures, to strengthen our common company culture.
• Business understanding: understand Company’s integrated model, value chain and business model, have sufficient knowledge of the Wind power industry and the energy transition needs. All are expected to show commitment within Compliance and HSSE contributing to a safe working environment with no adverse effects on our reputation.

 

→ IMPORTANT: After concluding all the competencies (technical and behavioural), please review the responsibilities. They need to be clearly tied to these competencies.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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