Site Manager: Civil and Earthmoving
2 months ago
Durban, Saudi Arabia
Oza Holdings
Full time
Overview:
- As a Site Manager, your key responsibility will be to oversee all aspects of civil and earthworks projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, and within budget.
Key responsibilities:
- Developing comprehensive project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation
- Hiring, training, and supervising site personnel, including subcontractors and laborers
- Enforcing safety regulations and procedures to maintain a safe work environment for all workers and visitors
- Monitoring construction activities to ensure compliance with design specifications, quality standards, and regulatory requirements
- Managing equipment, materials, and supplies to optimize efficiency and minimize waste
- Serving as the primary point of contact for clients, addressing concerns, providing updates, and managing expectations
- Regularly reporting project status, including progress, challenges, and deviations from the plan, to stakeholders
- Identifying and resolving issues that arise during construction, such as logistical challenges, design discrepancies, or unforeseen obstacles
- Monitoring project expenses and implementing cost-saving measures to ensure the project stays within budget
- Maintaining accurate records of project activities, including daily reports, change orders, and as-built drawings
- Ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and minimizing the project's impact on the surrounding ecosystem
- Resolving conflicts or disputes that may arise among team members, subcontractors, or other stakeholders
Minimum requirements:
- A bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field is often required
- 7 to 10 years of experience in construction management, with a focus on civil engineering and earthworks projects
- Proficiency in construction methods, earthworks techniques, and civil engineering principles
- Familiarity with relevant software such as AutoCAD, project management tools, and scheduling software
- Strong leadership and management skills to effectively lead and motivate a diverse team of workers, subcontractors, and suppliers
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively liaise with clients, stakeholders, and team members
- Exceptional organizational skills to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and priorities effectively. Attention to detail is critical for ensuring accuracy in project documentation and compliance with regulations.
- Thorough knowledge of safety regulations and best practices in construction to ensure a safe working environment for all personnel on-site
- Experience in budgeting, cost estimation, and financial management to ensure projects are completed within budget constraints
- Understanding of relevant regulations, codes, and permits related to civil engineering and earthworks projects, with a commitment to compliance
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including engineers, architects, subcontractors, and regulatory authorities, to achieve project goals
- Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements, unexpected challenges, and evolving priorities in a dynamic construction environment